Augost Posted April 5, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 5, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I recently purchsed a 1971 MDa, serial nr. 1285 812. According to this list: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/MDa it is the mot version? I has a normal base plate - how can I tell?? By taking off the thin protective base cover under the base plate with the film diagram? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Hi Augost, Take a look here Mystery MDa - a "mot" version ????. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pico Posted April 5, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 5, 2013 This is a MOT: Leica M4-MOT - Aperture A rather ugly kludge, IMHO. If the body is rare, then it is such for good reason. It bombed IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted April 5, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 5, 2013 An MDa Mot would have a standard base plate. It had to be removed when the ELNY motor drive was attached. The best way to find out is to check the take-up spool to see if it has been modified to accept the motor. Also, the ELNY motor drive needed electrical connections between the body and itself - by removing the film diagram plate you can find out if those connections are present. Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted April 5, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 5, 2013 Also, the ELNY motor drive needed electrical connections between the body and itself - by removing the film diagram plate you can find out if those connections are present. Best, Jan It appears from the pictures linked to at Aperture,that the connectors are visible without removing the diagram, of course removing it would also remove all doubt, but based on the pictures it seems unlikely they will be there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted April 5, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 5, 2013 ......... of course removing it would also remove all doubt, but based on the pictures it seems unlikely they will be there. That is what my intention was - to remove all doubt. The film diagram plate could have been easily replaced in the past, hiding the contacts from view. Cheers, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted April 5, 2013 Share #6 Posted April 5, 2013 That is what my intention was - to remove all doubt. The film diagram plate could have been easily replaced in the past, hiding the contacts from view. Cheers, Jan You can also look at the film take-up spool. It is obviously different because the film is wound forward on it rather than through a coupling approximately under the speed dial (at the bottom). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augost Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted April 5, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) It appears from the pictures linked to at Aperture,that the connectors are visible without removing the diagram, of course removing it would also remove all doubt, but based on the pictures it seems unlikely they will be there. here is a picture. - looks like there is a hole for the connections..? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/202049-mystery-mda-a-mot-version/?do=findComment&comment=2291783'>More sharing options...
pico Posted April 6, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 6, 2013 You have the thing before you. Figure it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted April 6, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 6, 2013 You have the thing before you. Figure it out. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted April 6, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 6, 2013 Hello Augost, Welcome to the Forum, The WIKI at the top of this page says your camera is one of a batch of 1200 MDa's some of which are motorized & some of which are not. Some may be marked MDa MOT & some may only have MDa followed by the serial number. The opening in the plate is in the correct place. Is it possible to see another photo showing the entire bottom of the camera body? Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted April 6, 2013 Share #11 Posted April 6, 2013 There is an MDa on *bay which shows the position of the connectors with the correct internal baseplate. Perhaps all were made with provision for the motor but the internals only added to those sold as such? Leica MD A Leitz New York Motor Original Condition | eBay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augost Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted April 6, 2013 You have the thing before you. Figure it out. wow. I was asking for help, chill out. what's with the attitude? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augost Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted April 6, 2013 Hello Augost, Welcome to the Forum, The WIKI at the top of this page says your camera is one of a batch of 1200 MDa's some of which are motorized & some of which are not. Some may be marked MDa MOT & some may only have MDa followed by the serial number. The opening in the plate is in the correct place. Is it possible to see another photo showing the entire bottom of the camera body? Best Regards, Michael Thank you, I appreciate the help Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/202049-mystery-mda-a-mot-version/?do=findComment&comment=2292404'>More sharing options...
giordano Posted April 6, 2013 Share #14 Posted April 6, 2013 This one clearly doesn't have either the electric contacts or the extended drive shaft inside the take-up spool, both of which are visible in the fourth of the pictures at Leica M4-MOT - Aperture. The insulated wire visible after removal of the film loading diagram is part of the flash synch circuit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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