The Unboxing and Use of the Leica M-A

A short video about my unboxing and use of the Leica M-A camera I just recently ordered and received from Leica, Miami.
It is the first video I have posted in a few years after I had decided to resurrect my channel and follow a new path. Forgive the mess, it is a work in progress with the intent of my channel being a well-oiled piece of thoughtful, entertaining, and educational machinery by the time I retire in a couple of years.
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[@jonmnelson]

Very nice overview and photos. I love that Leica are still making fully manual cameras such as the M-A. Now if only film prices would go back to what they were in the ‘50s!

[@ChuckAbles]

Thank you so much.

[@remigionewton3409]

Congratulations on the Purchase my friend, I enjoyed the video and your images. Thanks for the History I appreciate it.

[@ChuckAbles]

Thank you so much.

[@zyrenekyla]

Thank you so much for this! Very insightful.

[@ChuckAbles]

Appreciate it. Thank you very much.

[@neljunochea1032]

Enjoyed watching this. ✨

[@ChuckAbles]

I'm glad. Thank you.

[@RavenYang]

agree everything you have said about the intention of buying and approach of using, this is the camera for generations.

[@ChuckAbles]

Thank you.

[@jsshayes1]

Your M-A looks fantastic. I have an MP but still would love to have a M-A. My Leica M2 taught me how to shoot without a meter and it is quite freeing.

[@ChuckAbles]

For sure, the Leica M2 is a wonderful camera to work with and dial in our exposure skills. And the M-A is a great little mechanical camera for the 21st century photographer. Love them both.

[@cornellouis]

Thanks for making this! Enjoying it.

[@ChuckAbles]

You're welcome. Thank you.

[@avcle]

Thank you for a great review! I just bought an M-A myself for the same reasons, even after the new M6 was just announced. I prefer the more understated look, M3 styled rewind knurled knob, and brighter viewfinder because of the lack of a meter.

[@ChuckAbles]

Appreciate it, thank you so much.

[@sdhute]

I was out using the cloud 8 rule today at 250 a second 👍 Trying to debate on the MA or MP. I think I would prefer no eletronics.

[@ChuckAbles]

Thank you. The MA is a great camera. With no electronics it makes for fun using your knowledge in exposure setting.

[@Gravitys-NOT-a-force]

You've probably noticed that your M-A doesn't have a self-timer? Your M3 does! Right now, Thanksgiving, 2022, there's a shortage of Kodak Portra film. I love my M-A, but I don't understand why Leica didn't include a self-timer. I enjoyed your video, and I hope to hear more about your M-A and M3.

[@ChuckAbles]

Thank you so much, and yes, when I purchased the M-A I knew it didn't have a self-timer. I don't really why Leica didn't include the timer on the M-A. More than likely to minimize design issues, machining issues, and costs for the customers. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@Gravitys-NOT-a-force]

@@ChuckAbles , a self-timer would have been SO useful!