Erik van Straten
Veteran
Yes, that one is nice, above all because it is in black and nickel! And the condition is superb!
Originally it was a Leica I.
The coated Summar is on the right place because it is a conversion too.
The 220313 is not a conversion but from the last series of black Leicas before the war. Beautiful camera.
This is my favorite camera at the moment. Not a conversion, but a superb camera. Bought for EUR 90.
Erik.
Shot with a Summar.
Originally it was a Leica I.
The coated Summar is on the right place because it is a conversion too.
The 220313 is not a conversion but from the last series of black Leicas before the war. Beautiful camera.
This is my favorite camera at the moment. Not a conversion, but a superb camera. Bought for EUR 90.
Erik.
Shot with a Summar.
Shac
Well-known
It looks a beauty Erik, and the price!!!!!
Erik van Straten
Veteran
Yes, I love the looks, it has certainly been a professional camera. However, I had a lot of work on it. The rangefinder was good, the curtains too, but almost everything else needed work.
Erik.
Dralowid
Michael
Erik, nice camera and well worn too!
Erik van Straten
Veteran
Thank you, Michael, I have lots of fun with this camera. The camera is so worn that it could only have been used by a professional photographer.
This is with that camera.
gelatine silver print (color skopar 50mm f2.5) leica III
Erik.
jbielikowski
Jan Bielikowski
my new Barnack body, I from 1930 factory converted to II.
rangefinder needs new mirror so I'm gonna test it with a borrowed SA21.
Shac
Well-known
Very nice Jan
Erik van Straten
Veteran
Very nice, Jan. Looks like a post war conversion. Is the lettering filled with white paint or by tin (metal)? White paint is post war, but it looks more like tin.
Putting a new mirror into the rangefinder is quite difficult, but it can be done. I've done it several times now.
The mirror and flexiclamps 10mm and 11mm (needed for removing the eyepieces and the windows) are available here: https://www.ebay.de/itm/301949825871.
Erik.
Putting a new mirror into the rangefinder is quite difficult, but it can be done. I've done it several times now.
The mirror and flexiclamps 10mm and 11mm (needed for removing the eyepieces and the windows) are available here: https://www.ebay.de/itm/301949825871.
Erik.
jbielikowski
Jan Bielikowski
thank you gentlemen!
Erik, lettering looks shiny so I suspect it's tin. I already ordered the mirror (and a collar for shutter button)
so when it arrives I'll give the camera for a full overhaul to my trusted technician, camera feels bit dry. Also I'm eyeing on a nice nickel Elmar that's for sale localy.
Erik, lettering looks shiny so I suspect it's tin. I already ordered the mirror (and a collar for shutter button)
so when it arrives I'll give the camera for a full overhaul to my trusted technician, camera feels bit dry. Also I'm eyeing on a nice nickel Elmar that's for sale localy.cassel
Well-known
Just acquired another black Leica II - a converted Leica I - #11143
Good overall condition - seems to be working. I will post pictures of the camera soon.
Got it from Jimmy Koh in NYC - you may have seen it online. I traded some other gear for it - they gave me a great deal!
Why this one? I'm chasing those low number converted cameras AND it is a "Leih-Kamera" -engraved on the top rear
Any ideas about why my iPhone 12 photos only post upside down? they are jpegs... doesn't seem to matter if I rotate in camera or not.
Good overall condition - seems to be working. I will post pictures of the camera soon.
Got it from Jimmy Koh in NYC - you may have seen it online. I traded some other gear for it - they gave me a great deal!
Why this one? I'm chasing those low number converted cameras AND it is a "Leih-Kamera" -engraved on the top rear
Any ideas about why my iPhone 12 photos only post upside down? they are jpegs... doesn't seem to matter if I rotate in camera or not.
cassel
Well-known
Just call me the thread-killer
Anything new to share...?
Anything new to share...?
Dralowid
Michael
Just call me the thread-killer
Anything new to share...?
To bring this thread back to life mention a hood for a Summar, or film loading, or sticky shutters or...or...
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cassel
Well-known
What about this one? Not mine but sort of interesting!
Try the link... https://classicconnection.com/product/leica-i-a-nr-14759-1929-converted-to-leica-ii-d-ex/
Try the link... https://classicconnection.com/product/leica-i-a-nr-14759-1929-converted-to-leica-ii-d-ex/
Dralowid
Michael
Looks like there are at least three cameras in there?
Nitroplait
Well-known
Interesting indeed. Not pretty but not without a certain charm either. I like cameras where the owners obviously used them for their utilitarian value - The attitude: "nickel and chrome?- doesn't matter as long as it works!" is ok too.
I have an IA (1929) converted to a II (D) in 1933 in the mail from my tech - it includes a lens conversion of the original Elmar lens - I'll show and tell when it arrives - it is prettier than the one in the link ;-)
Erik van Straten
Veteran
Just acquired another black Leica II - a converted Leica I - #11143
Good overall condition - seems to be working. I will post pictures of the camera soon.
Got it from Jimmy Koh in NYC - you may have seen it online. I traded some other gear for it - they gave me a great deal!
Why this one? I'm chasing those low number converted cameras AND it is a "Leih-Kamera" -engraved on the top rear
Any ideas about why my iPhone 12 photos only post upside down? they are jpegs... doesn't seem to matter if I rotate in camera or not.
If it is a leih-camera, you should give it back! Wonderful camera.
Erik.
raydm6
Yay! Cameras! 🙈🙉🙊┌( ಠ_ಠ)┘ [◉"]
I'm scouring the internet for a II or III Nickel/Black beauty. Not sure if I will pull the trigger but these are sweet cameras. Love the pics.
cassel
Well-known
They really are something to behold - carefully cleaned, the black is stunning. The converted ones are odd in a cool way - a bit more history to research and learn about each of them. Keep an eye out - there are still deals to be found...
The only bad part for me is that I keep wanting MORE!
