New film Leica: Leica M-A

Henning Serger

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Hello friends,

just for your information:
Leica is adding another classic film Leica to their M rangefinder programme, the Leica M-A:

http://photoscala.de/Artikel/Analog-und-rein-mechanisch-Leica-M-A

The M-A is even more reduced in features than the MP: No built-in lightmeter, therefore no batteries in the camera needed.
Available in black and silver-chrome.

I think that can be seen as a commitment from Leica, that they will continue to produce the classic film M-Leicas, now with even three models:
M7, MP and the new M-A.

Best regards,
Henning
 

Vonder

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Don't matter to me. I can't afford any of 'em.
 

frank

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I'm very happy that Leica is showing this commitment to film photography. I have a couple of M2's so won't be interested in buying this new camera though.
 

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Beautiful camera! There is now way I could afford it.

Todd
 

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I'd assume a M3 can use IXMOO but a M-A cannot so I'm keeping my M3. Unless they have used a different chassis casting for the M-A from the MP and M7.

The M3 has a better rangefinder as well even if it is not all hard coated.
 

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Either way, interesting, a brand new M3 with no self-timer.
 
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Richard S. (rich815)

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ericdan said:
Wonder if it has the beautiful m3 frame lines.
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Perhaps but the M3 is a 0.91 finder. This one, like the M2, is a 0.72 finder.
 

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The Leica is an extremely capable, well made camera. It's also a high end status symbol. I suspect most of these will be sold for the latter purpose. Hopefully a few buyers will actually use them for serious photography instead of just wearing them to impress people.
 

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I like how they've managed to design out the pentaprism "hump"; I guess it comes with a kit zoom, 24-70 or something? But I can't see that info anywhere.
 

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I'm teasing my friend, E. but I do applaud Leica for making a new film camera. I wish them well with it.
 

Richard S. (rich815)

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And I thought Leica was done with film cameras

Chris Lange said:
It's just an MP with less stuff.

and a $200 smaller price tag.
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Except the black MP is lacquer on brass and this one I believe is black painted chrome.
 
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