A 35mm film camera with no viewfinder or rangefinder, built for zone focusing and mechanical simplicity
Overview
Collectors call it the "blind Leica." It has no viewfinder, rangefinder, light meter or autofocus. You zone focus by hand and frame the shot some other way. It was part of a series of minimalist M-mount cameras for photographers who wanted stripped-down, mechanical operation. A batch of 1,000 units was assigned on July 14, 1980, with serial numbers from 1545351 to 1546350. The top plate is zinc, the base plate is brass, and the finish is black paint. The MD-2 keeps the compact size of a Leica M body.
Specifications
| Type | Rangefinderless 35mm film camera |
| Film Format | 35mm |
| Shutter Type | Focal-plane |
| Flash Sync | M- and X-settings; 1/50 sec |
| Battery | PX625A (not included) |
| Weight | 460 g |
Design
The Leica MD-2 is an M-series camera with no viewfinder. You zone focus and frame with external methods. It has a modified base plate and the Leica name engraved on the front. The top plate is zinc, the base plate is brass, and the finish is black paint. It keeps the mechanical core of the M-series and drops the optical parts.
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