Specifications

Type
Rangefinder camera
Production
1977–1980
Film
35 mm
Frame size
24 × 36 mm
Lens mount
Leica M
Shutter
Horizontal cloth focal-plane shutter, mechanical
Shutter speeds
1 s – 1/1000 s, B
Flash sync
1/50 s
Metering
none
Focusing
rangefinder
Weight
525 g

Good to know

Without a battery: manual shooting functions, including all shutter speeds and B, are available without a battery. [4]

The film speed indicator serves as a reminder; the camera has no built-in light meter. [3]

The manual warns against leaving the camera in full sun with the lens uncovered, as the focused light can damage the shutter. [1]

Matching parts from Ausgeknipst

Sources

  1. Leitz: Leica M4-2 Bedienungsanleitung, englisch
  2. Leitz General Catalogue, Leica M4-2 auf Katalogseite 101
  3. Erwin Puts: Leica Lists, technische Vergleichstabelle Leica M4-2
  4. Wikipedia: List of Leica cameras
  5. Wikipedia: Leica M4-2

Compiled from manufacturer documents and the sources listed. Found a mistake? Let us know

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