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Leica M-A Rangefinder Camera Hammertone
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The Leica M-A Rangefinder Camera Hammertone combines a distinctive textured brass finish with fully mechanical 35mm photography and precise manual control for discerning film photographers.
Key Features
- Individual paint pattern on solid brass top and base plates
- Fully mechanical 35mm analogue camera with battery-free operation
- M bayonet accepts interchangeable M lenses
- Bright 0.72x rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation
- Manual shutter speeds from 1 second to 1/1000 second plus Bulb
- Classic cross-knurled controls and shiny silver shutter release
- Black vulcanite-style leatherette with contrasting white engravings
- Manual film advance and rewind for direct control
Product Summary
The Leica M-A Hammertone combines fully mechanical 35mm photography with individually patterned paint on solid brass top and base plates. This special edition retains the standard M-A’s camera technology, adding white engravings, classic cross-knurled controls, a shiny silver shutter release and black vulcanite-style leatherette.
Its appeal is direct control: manual focusing, manually selected exposure and a shutter that needs no battery. The 0.72x optical rangefinder supports precise focusing and framing, while interchangeable Leica M lenses let you build the kit around your preferred focal lengths. There is no built-in light meter, so it suits photographers comfortable determining exposure independently.
Character with established M-A construction
The paint pattern varies between cameras, giving each example its own appearance. Applied to the brass top and base plates, the textured finish draws on a treatment associated with technical equipment since the 1930s.
A one-piece full-metal body with rear flap forms the underlying construction. The distinction from the standard M-A is the edition’s finish and detailing; its photographic operation remains based on the same mechanical system.
Battery independence with full manual exposure
The mechanically controlled, horizontal rubberised-cloth focal-plane shutter offers speeds from 1 second to 1/1000 second in full stops. Leica specifies very low shutter noise, making it a useful characteristic when a discreet release matters.
Determine exposure with an external meter or by estimation, then select aperture and shutter speed yourself. There is no automatic exposure setting to change those choices between frames. The rapid wind lever advances the film and cocks the shutter; rewinding is manual.
For longer exposures, Bulb holds the shutter open while the release is pressed. A standard threaded mechanical cable release can operate the shutter without pressing directly on the camera.
Framing that follows your lens and focusing distance
The central rangefinder patch provides split-image or superimposed-image focusing. Bright-line frames appear in pairs for 28/90mm, 35/135mm and 50/75mm lenses, with the corresponding pair selected automatically when a suitable lens is attached.
Automatic parallax compensation adjusts the frames for the offset between the viewfinder and lens as focusing distance changes. The bright lines remain a framing guide rather than an exact through-the-lens preview.
The front frame-selector lever lets you preview alternative frame pairs before changing lenses, helping you assess whether a different focal length would suit the composition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else do I need to start shooting?
A compatible Leica M lens and 35mm film, purchased separately. If you prefer measured exposure readings to estimation, you will also need an external exposure meter. The confirmed Hammertone box contents are the camera, carrying strap and body cap.
What does the dial on the rear panel do?
It records the loaded film’s sensitivity, with separate reference marks for colour and black-and-white film. It is a reminder only: turning it does not alter exposure or film sensitivity.
Can I use a flash with automatic exposure control?
Yes, if the compatible flash controls its own exposure. Alternatively, set exposure manually using guide-number calculations. The camera has no TTL flash metering and synchronises on the first curtain at 1/50 second or slower.
Will every focal length have a matching frame in the viewfinder?
No. The built-in frame pairs cover 28, 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135mm. Check the viewing and compatibility requirements for lenses outside those focal lengths before choosing your kit.
Specifications
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Camera type |
Mechanical 35mm analogue rangefinder |
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Lens mount |
Leica M bayonet |
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Exposure control |
Manual |
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Viewfinder |
Bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation |
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Viewfinder magnification |
0.72x |
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Frame pairs |
28/90mm, 35/135mm and 50/75mm |
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Effective rangefinder base |
49.9mm |
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Shutter |
Mechanically controlled horizontal rubberised-cloth focal-plane shutter |
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Shutter speeds |
1 second to 1/1000 second in full stops; Bulb |
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Film handling |
Manual loading, advance and rewind |
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Body construction |
One-piece full-metal body with rear flap |
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Top and base plates |
Solid brass with Hammertone finish |
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Body covering |
Black vulcanite-style leatherette |
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Dimensions |
Approx. 138 × 77 × 38mm, W × H × D |
What's in the Box
- Leica M-A Rangefinder Camera Hammertone
- Carrying strap
- Body cap
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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