PaulJohn Posted January 5, 2016 Share #321 Posted January 5, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, if I post a picture on Flickr for example of the New York Skyline then I name the picture "New York Skyline" and if I post a picture of my Leica MP then I name that picture "Leica MP". So I would assume that you'll get a lot of equipment pictures if you search by "Leica"... Errrr, yes....true. Very good point. What do you read from the differences in ratio for different camera brands then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wattsy Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share #322 Posted January 6, 2016 Perhaps time to get the thread back on topic (Flickr discussion is perhaps one for Barracks bar?). Another semi-random snap of camera and books. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePioneer Posted January 7, 2016 Share #323 Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) The M2 mechanicals were all hand fitted. The M-A is not. All this means is that the manufacture of parts when the M2 was manufactured was not precise enough. Adjustment points were built in to these early cameras so that the parts in each camera could be massaged to work together. With the M-A this is no longer necessary. To be entirely honest I find that the M-A is just as precise in actual use as is my M3. To be honest, being underwhelmed is actually a common reaction to the M-A. But that reaction is not caused by any lower quality of product in the M-A, but by the fact that the M-A is just as wonderful as any M3, M2 or other wonderful Leica film camera built over the past sixty or so years. The other really nice thing is that you can use any one of Leica's M cameras you want. And if you want a new one you have that option available to you. Edited January 7, 2016 by ThePioneer 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winedemonium Posted January 18, 2016 Share #324 Posted January 18, 2016 Having bought the black M-A in December 2014, finally I succumbed and bought a silver M-A to go with it. One for black and white, one for colour film. Indulgent I know. And for the price of this new M-A I could have bought a new MP, or some very mint and pretty older kit. But I can't get past the ultimate refinement of the M-A, and to have a pair of Leica film cameras, both mine brand new, was worth it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted January 18, 2016 Share #325 Posted January 18, 2016 But I can't get past the ultimate refinement of the M-A, and to have a pair of Leica film cameras, both mine brand new, was worth it. Congratulations. Since getting my first M-A a year and a bit ago, I also feel the desire to trade in a pair of M6s for a second M-A. It seems such a marginal thing to do - but one of these days I probably will. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendriphile Posted January 18, 2016 Share #326 Posted January 18, 2016 Nothing wrong, except the cable is useless without a tripod, or at least a surface to rest the camera, whereas hand-held the self-timer releases the shutter without your finger jerking the camera. Interesting... by using the Timer for reducing shake in hand-held shots it is, in effect, adding to the speed of whatever lens you're using. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen.w Posted January 19, 2016 Share #327 Posted January 19, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Perhaps time to get the thread back on topic (Flickr discussion is perhaps one for Barracks bar?). Another semi-random snap of camera and books. Is that a black paint finish? I thought the M-A was only available in black chrome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share #328 Posted January 19, 2016 Must be a trick of the light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted January 21, 2016 Share #329 Posted January 21, 2016 I'm only curious but are any of the black M-As beginning to show wear? If so, how does it look? br Philip 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 21, 2016 Share #330 Posted January 21, 2016 I'm only curious but are any of the black M-As beginning to show wear? If so, how does it look? br Philip The two of mine (chrome and black chrome), no wear in one year of use. I am sure that they would wait for long before the black chrome show what's inside, beautiful brass or ugly tin ? Arnaud 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePioneer Posted January 22, 2016 Share #331 Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) The wear on mine has a silvery grey appearance, not brass. It is showing on the edge of the top cover from rewinding the film and on the back edge of the top cover where I flick the film advance lever. It is also showing where the metal ring of the strap rubs on each side. Edited January 22, 2016 by ThePioneer 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted January 22, 2016 Share #332 Posted January 22, 2016 The wear on mine has a silvery grey appearance, not brass. It is showing on the edge of the top cover from rewinding the film and on the back edge of the top cover where I flick the film advance lever. It is also showing where the metal ring of the strap rubs on each side. Don't worry, the top plate is brass. What you are seeing is the plating applied before the final black anodising (Eloxal) process. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShivaYash Posted January 22, 2016 Share #333 Posted January 22, 2016 Someone is selling a M-A one eBay uk for not much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandalay Posted January 22, 2016 Share #334 Posted January 22, 2016 Someone is selling a M-A one eBay uk for not much. I wouldn't mind selling mine, if anyone's interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePioneer Posted January 22, 2016 Share #335 Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) There is one on EBAY US at a pretty decent price as well. Everyone has their own needs and an M-A may not fit that need. I do know for myself that a lot of my cameras will go up for sale before I would even consider selling the M-A. Edited January 22, 2016 by ThePioneer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandalay Posted January 23, 2016 Share #336 Posted January 23, 2016 There is one on EBAY US at a pretty decent price as well. Everyone has their own needs and an M-A may not fit that need. I do know for myself that a lot of my cameras will go up for sale before I would even consider selling the M-A. That was probably mine. I feel the same way about my Zeiss Ikon ZM. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 23, 2016 Share #337 Posted January 23, 2016 The wear on mine has a silvery grey appearance, not brass. It is showing on the edge of the top cover from rewinding the film and on the back edge of the top cover where I flick the film advance lever. It is also showing where the metal ring of the strap rubs on each side. Like a M4-P, then. Something like this ? 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! 1 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/236926-i-love-my-m-a/?do=findComment&comment=2974827'>More sharing options...
ThePioneer Posted January 25, 2016 Share #338 Posted January 25, 2016 Like a M4-P, then. Something like this ? Yep, looks just like that. I know eventually the anodizing will wear as well but it looks silver now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePioneer Posted January 25, 2016 Share #339 Posted January 25, 2016 That was probably mine. I feel the same way about my Zeiss Ikon ZM. I agree. I love my ZI. Unfortunately I didn't use it quite as often in 2015 since I was spending a lot of time working with the M-A. They are both awesome cameras. I still strongly believe that no one has ever bettered the ZI viewfinder, and likely never will now. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gberger Posted January 25, 2016 Share #340 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) I agree. I love my ZI. Unfortunately I didn't use it quite as often in 2015 since I was spending a lot of time working with the M-A. They are both awesome cameras. I still strongly believe that no one has ever bettered the ZI viewfinder, and likely never will now. With deteriorating eyesight, I put my M7 and MP on the closet shelf and switched to the ZI because of the rangefinder. You're correct, the viewfinder is clearly better than anything on an M camera. After using the ZI, looking through an M finder is akin to peeping through a keyhole. Edited January 25, 2016 by gberger 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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