M Film Cameras

The Leica M series of film cameras, introduced in 1954 with the M3, revolutionized rangefinder photography by combining precise German engineering with elegant minimalist design. These mechanical cameras feature Leica's signature bayonet M-mount, bright optical viewfinders with coincident rangefinder focusing, and near-silent cloth shutters. Their compact form factor and unobtrusive nature made them the preferred tools of photojournalists and street photographers, while their exceptional build quality has allowed many M cameras to remain in active use for decades.