[1] The camera has no exposure meter, no electronic control, and no battery is required to operate it.
Viewed from the side the M-A is also noticeably slimmer than its digital counterparts.
The camera is enclosed in all-metal using chromed brass top & bottom covers.
The ISO dial at the back of the camera serves as a reminder of the sensitivity of the loaded film.
The camera is compatible with a wide range of M-mount Lenses from 16 to 135 mm.