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Leica M5 Silver Chrome – Camera Body Only (Nr. 1345289)  Two‑Lug Version A clean, classic M‑series rangefinder ready to shoot and inspire.

Overview

This Leica M5 silver chrome body (serial 1345289) is the desirable two‑lug version, perfect for everyday shooting with a strap. It comes with the original Leica body cap and has been fully checked—everything works as it should.

Condition

Working shutter — Speeds sound accurate across the range

Functional light meter — Responsive and consistent

Rangefinder — Clear, contrasty, properly aligned

Cosmetics — Clean overall with a minor bump on the plate (purely cosmetic)

Two camera lugs — Ideal for comfortable strap use

Body cap included — Protects the mount when not in use

Why This M5 Is Special

The M5 is Leica’s most underrated M‑body built like a tank, with the most advanced metering system of any classic M. This one is fully functional, smooth to operate, and ready to shoot. Load a roll and let it create some magic moments.

Included

Leica M5 silver chrome body

Original Leica body cap

General Specifications:

Camera Type: 35mm rangefinder camera

Lens Mount: Leica M‑mount (interchangeable lenses)

Production Years: 1971–1975

Manufactured by: Ernst Leitz GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany

Total Production: Approx. 35,405 units (inference based on production run data)

Available Finishes: Silver chrome & black chrome (first M‑series to use black chrome)

Lug Versions: Early 2‑lug, later 3‑lug models

Dimensions & Weight

Width: 150–157 mm (varies slightly by source)

Height: 78–84 mm

Depth: 36–42 mm

Weight: ~640–700 g (body only)

Viewfinder & Rangefinder

Type: Brightline frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation

Magnification: 0.72×

Framelines: 35mm, 50mm, 90mm, 135mm (parallax‑corrected)

Rangefinder Base Length: 68.5 mm (effective 49.32 mm)

Notes: Shutter speeds visible inside the viewfinder — a first for Leica M cameras.

Shutter System

Type: Mechanically timed, horizontal‑travel cloth shutter

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