{"product_id":"leica-ma-regular","title":"Leica M-A (Typ 127)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Leica M-A strips the Leica M camera back to its essentials: \u003cstrong\u003efilm, shutter, aperture and focus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere's no light meter, no automatic exposure and no battery. Exposure is set entirely by the photographer, either using an external meter or your own judgement. The mechanical shutter runs from 1 second to 1\/1000 sec, while focusing is handled through Leica's classic coupled rangefinder. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 0.72× viewfinder gives you bright-line frames for 28, 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135mm lenses, with automatic parallax correction as you focus. Pair it with an M-mount lens and what you're left with is a remarkably direct way of shooting 35mm film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIntroduced in 2014, the M-A was deliberately designed as a modern continuation of Leica's fully mechanical M cameras. The clean front, including the absence of the familiar red Leica logo, reflects that stripped-back approach. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis Sydney Super 8 example comes with \u003cstrong\u003ebox and paperwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the supplied box has a \u003cstrong\u003enon-matching serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica M photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced film photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographers comfortable using an external light meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a completely mechanical Leica M body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe M-A is deliberately uncomplicated, but that doesn't mean effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eno built-in exposure meter\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll need to determine exposure yourself or use a handheld meter, then manually set aperture and shutter speed. There are no batteries because there are no electronics needed to operate the camera. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe shutter is mechanical and runs from \u003cstrong\u003e1 second to 1\/1000 sec plus Bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e. Film advance and rewind are also manual. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFocusing is through Leica's 0.72× coupled rangefinder, with a bright central field used to align the split or superimposed images. The effective rangefinder base is 49.9mm. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a camera that puts almost every photographic decision back in the photographer's hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDeveloping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Leica M-A uses standard \u003cstrong\u003e35mm \/ 135 film\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProcessing depends on what you load:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour negative:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-41\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional black and white:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard black and white processing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour reversal \/ slide:\u003c\/strong\u003e E-6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFilm advance and rewind are completely manual. Once you've finished the roll, rewind it into the cartridge before removing the baseplate and taking the film out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701194571830,"sku":"P507392","price":6750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/LeciaM-A-4.png?v=1790083526","url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/products\/leica-ma-regular","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}