wattsy Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share #761 Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, a.noctilux said: Some cosmetics differences in the Silver and Black. The script engraving on top only on silver, nothing on top of the black, the serial number on the hot-shoe side. Yes, I know the general cosmetic differences between the two models but I had forgotten that the black bodies seem to have the flat lens release button as standard. The photo on the Leica website shows the black M-A with a slotted head release. My own black M-A is different in a number of ways – including having the slotted head lens release and the other type (less plain) rewind clutch lever. Edited January 12, 2020 by wattsy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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activeuk Posted January 12, 2020 Share #762 Posted January 12, 2020 HI ay idea how old this ma is please Serial Number 4914359 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share #763 Posted January 12, 2020 1 minute ago, activeuk said: HI ay idea how old this ma is please Serial Number 4914359 No older than five and a half years is all you can say for certain (unless you have the box – in which case, there should be a date printed on it somewhere). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeuk Posted January 12, 2020 Share #764 Posted January 12, 2020 no looking to buy one £3000 they have given it 9/10 just check the date Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnuyork Posted January 12, 2020 Share #765 Posted January 12, 2020 oof! Just realized the MA price increase... I guess due to the newly imposed tariffs... Dang it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 12, 2020 Share #766 Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, activeuk said: HI ay idea how old this ma is please Serial Number 4914359 As Ian wrote, no accurate way to know the date of manufacturing if not having this date on the Quality Check card or on the box. Numbering can be odd : look here from post #675 onward Anyway, M-A age is not so important, mines age very well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share #767 Posted January 13, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 22 hours ago, a.noctilux said: Anyway, M-A age is not so important, Yes, the camera hasn't been around long enough for the age to be relevant. Condition of course is another matter but that is dependent upon how a camera has been used and nothing to do with when the camera was made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted January 14, 2020 Share #768 Posted January 14, 2020 On 1/12/2020 at 12:45 PM, wattsy said: Yes, I know the general cosmetic differences between the two models but I had forgotten that the black bodies seem to have the flat lens release button as standard. The photo on the Leica website shows the black M-A with a slotted head release. My own black M-A is different in a number of ways – including having the slotted head lens release and the other type (less plain) rewind clutch lever. Sooner than we think, there will be collectors categorising and hunting for each variable. 😜 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted January 14, 2020 Share #769 Posted January 14, 2020 Am 6.1.2020 um 17:42 schrieb mishi: The source of this “naked” Leica image seems to be here: [...] Where it is labeled as a “naked MP” not an M-A, and if you look, it is black paint like an MP—not black chrome. Also, the lens release button is an MP style rounded one, not the M-A style flat one. It's labeled "naked MP" but that's wrong. The lens-release button is correct; my silver-chrome M-A has the same. So is the filled-in battery chamber. The final give-away is the notch on the shutter-speed dial's rim. This clearly indicates a meterless camera. The black paint is unusual—probably an à-la-carte option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 14, 2020 Share #770 Posted January 14, 2020 Seen the pic ...interesting. The notch on the shutter speed dial and the front viewfinder without reflective band ( = no LED in the VF ) 😉. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share #771 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, 01af said: It's labeled "naked MP" but that's wrong. The lens-release button is correct; my silver-chrome M-A has the same. So is the filled-in battery chamber. The final give-away is the notch on the shutter-speed dial's rim. This clearly indicates a meterless camera. The black paint is unusual—probably an à-la-carte option. 1 hour ago, a.noctilux said: The notch on the shutter speed dial and the front viewfinder without reflective band ( = no LED in the VF ) 😉. It is most likely the MP Classic so it is not incorrect to label it a "naked MP". That camera is identical to the M-A bar the black paint finish, the 'leather' covering and the rear film speed reminder. I know this because I have owned all three cameras – MP, MP Classic and M-A. Edited January 14, 2020 by wattsy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 14, 2020 Share #772 Posted January 14, 2020 Searching for MP Classic, I see that Leica did not "copy" the whole concept to make M-A. Some differences as said Ian above. To compare them with M-A photos we see here, back door, engravings on top, leatherette, etc. MP Classic from mir.com 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=3891230'>More sharing options...
Landiah Posted January 16, 2020 Share #773 Posted January 16, 2020 Has anyone seen any new M-A's for sale? Everywhere seems to be out of stock? What is the best way to get ahold of one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share #774 Posted January 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Landiah said: Has anyone seen any new M-A's for sale? Everywhere seems to be out of stock? What is the best way to get ahold of one? I'd ring around a few of the smaller dealers before concluding that everywhere is out of stock. If you can't find one, the best advice is to get your name down for one with a dealer that has a good relationship with Leica. You'll get the camera as soon as Leica have produced another batch of film cameras (which might be next week or next year). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 16, 2020 Share #775 Posted January 16, 2020 Landiah, Ian's advice is the way (s) to go if you want one M-A fast , even order new the waiting time can be long... They are very scarse and already attain "collector's status " 😇 ( for me I'll keep them for years to come to use ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landiah Posted January 16, 2020 Share #776 Posted January 16, 2020 22 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: Landiah, Ian's advice is the way (s) to go if you want one M-A fast , even order new the waiting time can be long... They are very scarse and already attain "collector's status " 😇 ( for me I'll keep them for years to come to use ). Sorry, where can I see Ian’s advice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 16, 2020 Share #777 Posted January 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Landiah said: Sorry, where can I see Ian’s advice? Post #774 above (Wattsy AS Ian 😉 ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landiah Posted January 16, 2020 Share #778 Posted January 16, 2020 48 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: Post #774 above (Wattsy AS Ian 😉 ). Must have missed it! Thank you, Ian! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landiah Posted January 16, 2020 Share #779 Posted January 16, 2020 To add to my previous comment, can someone offer to a list of reputable Leica dealers in the US? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkmoore Posted January 16, 2020 Share #780 Posted January 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Landiah said: To add to my previous comment, can someone offer to a list of reputable Leica dealers in the US? Leica Miami has a brand new M-A for sale on their website. www.leicastoremiami.com Excellent dealer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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