Did I just buy a nice Leica IID. Or no?
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quejai
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I think that's a certified Good Deal
I'm still yet to get a leica, but it would either be this or an M6
I'm still yet to get a leica, but it would either be this or an M6
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
Looks like a real Leica to me. Put a film in and see how it comes out. If everything works well, then pat yourself on the shoulder - you did well.
If not, then a CLA is needed....
If not, then a CLA is needed....
truefriendship
Well-known
I feeling reassured already! Thanks!
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Looks like an 5-digit standardized Leica II with nickel finished trim. I'd say 1932-33-ish without knowing the serial number.
The non-factory flash connectors and the cracked vulcanite are a bit of a shame. But that probably kept the price down.
Nice find 🙂
The non-factory flash connectors and the cracked vulcanite are a bit of a shame. But that probably kept the price down.
Nice find 🙂
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
It's the real deal, all right. It wouldn't be too hard to erase those ugly flash contacts. You could have it done at some point when you send it in for a CLA. With a new cover over the area, it can be completely gone. Don't forget to get a lens for it!
ray*j*gun
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Yep the real deal and I would ditch the original cover and unfortunate flash sync right quick. Send it to Don at DAG. He is the best esp for Barnacks IMO.
Richard G
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Leica II. Or 'Model D'. Agree with the others.
Greyscale
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I would send it to Alan Starkie at cameraworks-uk.com
mkvrnn
Established
Sorry to put a dampener on this, but if he sends it away for a service and a recover, a £120 camera with no lens suddenly becomes a £320 camera with no lens. And there are a lot of very nice cameras out there for £320.
Does it work? If it does, shoot it and leave it as it is. 🙂
ray*j*gun
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Lets see how old is the camera? How old is the gear lube? Even if it works how long will it take to ruin the gears if run with sticky or solid gummed up lube? If you want a camera and not a show piece you should at least have it opened and inspected. I have seen what happens to the guts of these old queens when run dry over a long time and its not pretty. Its up to the OP of course but rare beauties like that one deserve to be used as a camera not a display.
I didn't notice the OP's location so IDK if Don Goldberg would be the best choice but the camera should be looked at.
Lol my 4 cents.
I didn't notice the OP's location so IDK if Don Goldberg would be the best choice but the camera should be looked at.
Lol my 4 cents.
davidnewtonguitars
Family Snaps
A $320 camera is just as likely to need a CLA, unless it has already been done, certified.
OP, no word from you if the camera works and sounds good?
OP, no word from you if the camera works and sounds good?
Dralowid
Michael
The OP is in Aus...and the Big Bash has just finished...
Greyscale
Veteran
From previous discussions with some other folks down under, local qualified Leica repair options seem hard to find, so I suppose it would depend on how far they want to take it. Anything more than a simple CLA will likely require an out of country solution.
I cannot speak of DAG from personal experience, but Alan Starkie did a wonderful sympathetic restoration on my Nagel Pupille, including repainting and replating, after I had convinced him that it was "kind of a Leica" because of its Elmar lens.
truefriendship
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Serial is 97443. I'll know more about it's condition when it arrives - but since it's my first ever Leica, I'll likely cough-up for a CLA. I have an Elmar 3.5 that could use a CLA, so I could send that too.
~Rif
~Rif
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
I saw that one pass in review on the Vintage Camera Collectors FB group. wonderful restoration.
He did a great job on reassembling and painting a 1940s Leica IIIc for me earlier this month.
Serial 97443 is indeed a 1933 standardized Leica II. I've just loaded one of mine with film.
Greyscale
Veteran
In case anyone was curious...
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