[Leica] New Leica Motor-M

[LEICAMAN56@aol.com]

Leica will be introducing a new and very compact Motor-M for the Leica M at 
the upcoming Photokina.  It is compatible with all Leica M models M4-2 and 
later.  
The camera is released via the camera release button.  The motor has two 
speeds, 1.5 and 3 frames/sec., and is selected with a combined on/off switch 
located on the back of the camera.
Power is provided by two lithium 123A batteries in the vertical handgrip.  A 
minimum of 100 36 exp. rolls of film is the designed capacity on one set of 
batteries.
The Motor housing increases increases the height of the camera/motor unit by 
18.5 mm.  The housing is made of fibre reinforced synthetic material 
(PC-GF20), while the base which carries the motor and gear box is made of 
steel.  An especially developed DC motor powers the winder and uses a very 
silent gear system.  Weight is 10.5 oz. without batteries.  The tripod socket 
is centered below the lens mount.
MAP price is $649.00 and delivery is scheduled for Feb. 2001.

Bill Rosauer