Leica MD-2

35mm MF film viewfinder camera • Discontinued

  • Announced:
  • · 1977
  • Production status:
  • ● Discontinued
  • Country of design:
  • · FRG (Federal Republic of Germany)
  • Order No.:
  • · 10105 - body without lens
  • System:
  • · Leica M (1954)

Specification

Format:
35mm full frame
Film type:
135 cartridge-loaded film
Leica M [27.8mm]
Shutter:
Type:
Focal-plane
Model:
Mechanical
Speeds:
1 - 1/1000 + B
Exposure:
Exposure metering:
None
Exposure modes:
Manual
Rangefinder and Viewfinder:
Rangefinder:
-
Viewfinder:
Accessory
Physical characteristics:
Weight:
460g
Dimensions:
138x77x36mm

Manufacturer description #1

Compact all-metal body with hinged back and eyelets on both sides, top and baseplate black chromium plated. 1/4" tripod thread.

Quick-change bayonet lens mount.

Click-stop shutter speed dial.

Focal-plane shutter for 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 and 1/1000 sec and time exposures of any duration.

Automatic flash synchronization for flashbulb up to 1/500 sec, for electronic flash units up to 1/50 sec.

Separate standard contacts for flashbulb and electronic flash units.

Rapid winding lever with double exposure lock for shutter wind and film transport.

Quick film reloading system for all commercially available 35mm films and LEICA cassettes.

Inclined crank handle for rewinding the exposed film.

Automatic frame counter read through a magnifying glass.

Film indicator with DIN-ASA conversion scale.

Shoe for special viewfinders and other accessories.

Prepared for the use on the REPROVIT II a.

Manufacturer description #2

As LEICA M4-2 but without viewfinder. Suitable for the use of recording strips.

Serial Nos. from 1 468 723 onwards.

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Model Shutter Metering Modes Year
Zeiss Ikon SW E, 1/2000 TTL · WA AM 2006 ●

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