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Leica M-A (Typ 127) Rangefinder Camera (Hammertone)

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  • Limited Edition Full-Metal Design in Hammertone
  • 35mm Film Rangefinder
  • Fully Mechanical Operation
  • 0.72x Bright Line Viewfinder
  • Selectable Image Field Frame Lines
  • Focal Plane Shutter: Up to 1/1000 Sec.
  • Flash Sync at 1/50 Sec.
  • Compatible with M-Mount Lenses
  • Rear ISO Reminder Dial
  • Made in Wetzlar, Germany

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    The Leica M11-P Rangefinder Camera (Hammertone) special edition Leica M-A (Typ 127) features a unique Hammertone finish on the solid brass top and bottom plates of the camera body. Each camera's finish looks different, due to the speckled texture created by the hand-applied paint. Complementing the finish are classic cross-knurled controls, a polished silver shutter-release button, and black vulcanite-style leatherette with white engravings.

    The Leica M11-P Rangefinder Camera (Hammertone) offers a complete mechanical operation that requires no battery to operate the camera and focuses on just the basic aspects of photography such as the shutter speed, film speed, and aperture.

    The stylish, retro-looking camera features a classic 35mm Film Rangefinder that boasts a large, and bright 0.72x-magnification viewfinder; a rear ISO dial that can be utilised to control your speed of film; a hot shoe that incorporates a centre contact, allowing a wide array of compatible flashes; and a solid construction that's all-metal with chromed brass top and bottom covers. The film camera can also be used with a variety of M lenses with a focal length range of 16-135mm, and offers a shutter speed dial that enables selection of speeds from 1/1000 sec. to 1sec. and a bulb setting to achieve long exposures.

    • The Leica M-A (Typ 127) Rangefinder Camera (Hammertone)is an easy-to-use camera that specifically focuses on aperture and shutter speed.
    • Functioning on a full-on mechanical design that doesn't make use of a battery to keep it going.
    • Built-in to the body is a rear ISO dial that allows you to keep track of and control your ISO settings.
    • The design features a solid construction that consists of an enclosed all-metal body with a Hammertone paint finish.
    • A classic 35mm film rangefinder can be found on the Leica M-A (Typ 127) Rangefinder Camera, featuring a large and bright 0.72x-magnification viewfinder.
    • The camera is compatible with all M-mount lenses featuring a focal length range from 16-135mm.

    • Leica M-A (Typ 127) Rangefinder Camera (Hammertone)
    • Leica Body Cap
    • Leica Carrying Strap

    Lens Mount Leica M bayonet
    Lens System Leica M lenses from 16-135mm focal length
    Camera
    Type Mechanical rangefinder
    Film Format 35 mm
    Exposure Control Manual (shutter speed on body only; aperture on attached lens)
    External Flash Connection Hot shoe with center contact
    Flash Synchronization With first curtain; up to 1/50 sec.
    Shutter Type Focal plane; mechanical rubber blanket slotted shutter with horizontal movement
    Shutter Speed Range 1 to 1/1000 sec. (in 1 EV increments), bulb
    Viewfinder
    Type Bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax correction
    Eyepiece Calibrated to -0.5 dpt (optional corrective lenses available)
    Parallax Correction Horizontal and vertical offset between viewfinder and lens axis automatically compensated for according to relevant distance setting

    At the shortest possible distance for each focal length, the bright line frame size corresponds to an image of approx. 23 x 35 mm. When set to infinity, depending on the focal length between 9% (28mm) and 23% (135mm) more is captured by the film than is shown in the corresponding bright line frame
    Magnification 0.72x
    Rangefinder Basis 49.9 mm (mechanical measurement basis of 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification of 0.72x)
    Split or superimposed image rangefinder shown as bright field in the center of the viewfinder image
    Physical
    Film Loading Manual film loading after opening the bottom cover and the rear panel
    Film Wind Forward: Manual winding with quick wind lever (compatible with optional motorized winders)
    Rewind: Manually with pull-out rewind button, after moving the R lever on front of camera
    Tripod Mount 1/4"
    Dimensions 138 x 38 x 77 mm
    Weight 578 g