Leica M-A Review @AnalogInsights

Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

In this video, I get the chance to review a brand new analog camera, the Leica M-A. Jules, Greg and I have tested it extensively during a portrait session as well as different photo walks at Leitz-Park in Wetzlar and the Japanese Garden in Munich. Enjoy our findings..

Gear used:
Leica M-A
50mm Summicron-M
28mm Elmarit-M ASPH.
Gossen Sixtino

Films used:
Kodak Tri-X
Ilford FP4+

Scan & Dev:
meinfilmlab.de

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