Leica M A Hammertone
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M-A Hammertone Leica

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The Leica M-A Hammertone pairs a finish that has stood for technical elegance and exceptional durability since the 1930s with the purest form of analogue photography. The hammertone paint on the top and base plates gives each camera its own distinctive texture, so no two are exactly alike, making every M-A Hammertone a true collector’s piece. Purely mechanical, this rangefinder does away with automatic functions entirely. You choose the aperture and shutter speed yourself and capture the decisive moment with full intention, bringing photography back to its most essential form. With its timeless design and precision engineering, the M-A Hammertone is built to last for generations, a camera to use, cherish and pass on.

Brand :  Leica |SKU : 10380|EAN : 4022243103801

Technical specifications

Camera typeLeica M-A (type 127) compact, 35 mm rangefinder system camera with a mechanically controlled shutter
Tripod bushThread A 1/4, DIN 4503 (1/4")
DimensionsApprox. 138 × 38 × 77 (length × depth × height, in mm)
WeightApprox. 578 g
Lens mountLeica M-Bayonet
Lens systemLeica M-Lenses,16–135 mm
Exposure controlManual setting of shutter speed and aperture with values from an external exposure meter or by estimation
Flash connectionHot shoe – accessory shoe with centre contact
Flash SynchronisationOn first shutter curtain
Flash exposure controlComputer control by the flash unit or guide number calculation and manual setting of the required aperture value
Viewfinder principleLarge, bright, combined bright-line viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation
EyepieceAdjusted to –0.5 dioptres; correction lenses available for –3 to +3 dioptres
Image field framingBy projection of pairs of bright-line frames for 28 and 90 mm, 35 and 135 mm, 50 and 75 mm lenses; automatic display of corresponding frames when lenses are locked into the bayonet mount
Frame selectorLever enabling alternative frame pairs to be displayed in the viewfinder without changing lenses (e.g. for framing comparisons)
Parallax compensationThe horizontal and vertical differences between the viewfinder and lens axes are automatically compensated for in relation to the focusing distance
Concordance of viewfinder and film imageThe bright-line frame size corresponds to an image size of
approx. 23 × 35 mm at the minimum focusing distance for all focal lengths; focused at infinity, and depending on the focal length, approx. 9% (28 mm) to 23% (135 mm) more will be captured on the film than is shown in the corresponding bright-line frame
Magnification0.72× (for all lenses)
Long-base rangefinderCoincident and superimposed image rangefinder, shown as a bright field at the centre of the viewfinder image
Effective rangefinder base49.9 mm (mechanical rangefinder base 69.25 mm × viewfinder magnification 0.72×)
ShutterHorizontal rubberised-cloth focal plane shutter; extremely low noise; mechanically controlled
Shutter speedsFrom 1 s to 1/1000 s in one-stop increments, B for exposure times of arbitrary length
Shutter releaseStandard internal thread for remote-release cables
Film LoadingManual loading after removal of the base and opening the rear flap
Film advanceManually, with rapid wind lever or Leicavit M; motorised, with Leica Motor-M, Leica Winder-M, Leica Winder M4-P or Leica Winder M4-2 (from article number 10 350)
RewindingManual, pull-out rewind knob after disconnecting the advance mechanism with the R-lever on the front of the camera
Frame counterOn camera top plate; automatically reset when camera baseplate removed

Box content

  • Leica M-A (Type 127) Hammertone Paint Finish
  • Carrying Strap
  • Cap for bayonet mount
  • Quick Start Guide Strap

About the product

The Art of Exclusivity

Since the 1930s, the hammertone finish has been a symbol of technical excellence and exceptional durability. The Leica M-A Hammertone continues this tradition as a special edition that pays homage to rare historic Leica models. Purely mechanical and utterly reliable, it embodies analogue M photography in its purest form: from composition and light to aperture, shutter speed and focus, every decision is yours.

Built to last: solid brass and Hammertone finish

Made in Germany, the top and base plates of the M-A Hammertone are crafted from solid brass and coated in hammertone paint. Detailed cross knurling, polished silver accents and white engravings highlight the pure design of the Leica M, while a black vulcanite-style leatherette completes the look of this enduring precision instrument.

Hand-finished in Wetzlar

At the Leica factory in Wetzlar, specialists give each M-A Hammertone its unique texture by hand. The result is a purely mechanical analogue camera that is truly one of a kind, made for photographers and collectors who value exceptional craftsmanship.

What are the key features of the Leica M-A Hammertone?

  • Special edition with a distinctive hammertone finish
  • Each model is unique thanks to its individual paint finish
  • Purely mechanical analogue M-Camera
  • Based on the Leica M-A from a technical standpoint
  • Top plate and base plate made from solid brass
  • Classic cross knurling on the control elements
  • Shiny silver shutter release button
  • Black vulcanite-style leatherette covering
  • White engravings
Brand responsible
Manufacturer: Leica Camera AG, Am Leitz-Park 5, 35578 Wetzlar, Germany
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