Leica M5 Film Camera

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When introduced in 1971, the Leica M5 was usually condemned because of its large size-- despite the fact that the M5 was the first M with TTL metering. I suspect that if it were introduced today, the size would not be that big an issue.

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Lens Mount	Leica M
Camera Type	SLR (Single Lens Reflex)

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One of the best serially produced 35 mm cameras

by tugrulbey, Nov 28, 2004

Pros: Superb handling, precision, and construction. Takes Leica M lenses including the Noctilux f:1.0. Mechanical camera.

Cons: Needs periodic CLA. No auto exposure or winder. Cannot accept some wide angle lenses.

Review: This is one camera that I could not forget, and I have used a lot of cameras. It is a rangefinder, not an SLR. It is quiet, and it has accurate rangefinder focusing and spot metering. It is bigger than the Leica CL and other M models, but still the ...

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One of the best serially produced 35 mm cameras

by tugrulbey, Nov 28, 2004

Pros: Superb handling, precision, construction. Takes Leica M lenses including the Noctilux f:1.0. Mechanical camera.

Cons: 30-years old, repairs may be difficult, needs periodic CLA, no autoexposure or winder.

Review: This is one camera I could not forget, and I have used a lot of cameras. It is quiet, and it has accurate rangefinder focusing and spot metering. It is bigger than Leica CL and other M models, but still the ergonomics is superb. I prefer its ergonomics ...

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