Leica M1 Specifications

Photo Courtesy of Aaron Warrick

 

Leica M1

The M1 is a simplified version of the M2, especially usefull for scientific applications.  It contains no rangefinder for focusing.

1959-1964

SN#

950,001

1,102,900

Finish

Chrome

Lens

Bayonet Mount

Shutter

Focal Plane

Film Advance

Single Stroke Lever

Rangefinder/Viewfinder

Coupled

Frames 35,50

Rangefinder Base Length

No Rangefinder

Viewfinder Magnification

.72

Field Selector Lever

Yes

Shutter Speeds

1,B,1/1000

Flash Sync

Yes, Elec. 1/50, Bulb 1/500

Exposure Meter

No

Film Speed

Self Timer

No

Weight

545 Grams

Note: First 1200 cameras had 'button' rewind, the remainder had 'lever' rewind.

Variations/Special Models

Year

Model

Units Produced

1960-1964

M1 - Military (olive green)

208

N/A

M1-Post (24x27mm format)

32