David Hughes
David Hughes
Hi,
I guess that, like most of us, I've added to the collection bit by bit. What I'd like to be certain of (if only that was possible) is the dates of smaller items. F'instance when did the black plastic tube first appear for the LTM lenses, and the same question for the plastic one like an upside down plastic jar with a black lid.
And what was made to fit the little pocket in the back of the ER Case? I've a small card of "Leitz Exposure Tables for the Leica Camera" (April 1936 List Photo 7477a) but wonder what else was available. And was it originally white card as mine is stained badly to match the leather and has the usual copper chloride green muck on it from the fastener and leather attack.
And lastly, did the lenses originally have the black Bakelite (?) lens cap and black brass rear lens cap as bought? Or were they later add ons? The catalogues never seem to mention them.
Oh yes, and did the lenses come in a little red box in cotton wool, or what? Trouble is you just don't know what's genuine after all those years have passed. Can any one shed some light, please?
Regards, David
I guess that, like most of us, I've added to the collection bit by bit. What I'd like to be certain of (if only that was possible) is the dates of smaller items. F'instance when did the black plastic tube first appear for the LTM lenses, and the same question for the plastic one like an upside down plastic jar with a black lid.
And what was made to fit the little pocket in the back of the ER Case? I've a small card of "Leitz Exposure Tables for the Leica Camera" (April 1936 List Photo 7477a) but wonder what else was available. And was it originally white card as mine is stained badly to match the leather and has the usual copper chloride green muck on it from the fastener and leather attack.
And lastly, did the lenses originally have the black Bakelite (?) lens cap and black brass rear lens cap as bought? Or were they later add ons? The catalogues never seem to mention them.
Oh yes, and did the lenses come in a little red box in cotton wool, or what? Trouble is you just don't know what's genuine after all those years have passed. Can any one shed some light, please?
Regards, David
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