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Manufacturer description #1

From the LEICA photography magazine (1967, No. 3):

A new Leica model - the MDa - which combines many features of the Leica M4 and the Leica MD is now available for scientific, industrial and research photography. Basically an M4 body without a range- or viewfinder, the MDa accepts the special baseplate introduced on the Leica MD which permits a coded transparent indentification tab to be inserted and printed on the negative at the time of exposure.

Although the new MDa will be used primarily for laboratory photography, it offers such Leica M4 features as full flash synchronization at speeds from 1 second to 1/1000th, a rapid rewind crank and extra-fast film-loading system. It accepts all bayonet-mounting lenses and other M-model Leica accessories.

The Leica MDa body (Cat. No. 10,103) is priced at $210.00. Baseplate (Cat. No. 14,142) is $21.00.

Manufacturer description #2

The Leica MDa is a camera designed for industrial, medical and scientific use with the Visoflex reflex housing, Micro-IBSO and other specialized attachments. It is similar in construction to the M 4 camera but lacks a rangefinder and viewfinder. Shutter speeds are from one to 1/1000th of a second, and the MDa accepts the lenses and accessories used with the other "M" Leica models.

Frame Identification

For laboratory use, the MDa permits frame identification to be printed on the negative at the same time the picture is made. This is accomplished by using a special baseplate (available as an accessory) which permits a transparent plastic strip to be inserted and positioned across one short edge of the film gate, in front of the film. Information marked on the plastic strip is thus printed on the negative when the exposure is made.

Manufacturer description #3

As LEICA M4, but without viewfinder, equipped for the use of the marking device.

Serial Nos. from 1 159 001 onwards.

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