Leica M-A (Typ 127) Reviews

The Leica M-A (Typ 127) is a camera from another time—a purely mechanical 35mm rangefinder. It's expensive, but perfectly engineered.

Incredible build quality. Bright, uncluttered viewfinder. Completely mechanical operation. Requires no batteries. Nearly silent shutter. PC sync socket. Includes a roll of Tri-X. Available in chrome or black.

Expensive. Shutter tops out at 1/1,000-second. Sync speed limited to 1/50-second. Omits in-camera meter.

Conclusions It's safe to say that only Leica would be bold enough to release a purely mechanical, meterless 35mm body in today's market, yet alone give it a price tag as high as the M-A (Typ 127). It's a niche product, but one that's so well engineered...