Leica LTM Is this a conversion

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
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Is this a conversion, it has what looks to me like a IIIf type large shutter dial
 

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Never dismiss even apparently "fake" Leica conversions: they'd do anything for anyone, and there are lots of "funnies" around.

Cheers,

R.
 
Yes, it is a conversion. You can tell that from the serial number: that is from a pre war IIIa. The camera was post war converted by installing a flash synch not unlike the one on a Leica IIIf.

In my opinion cameras like this one are to be avoided. An original IIIa is much nicer.

Erik.
 
Erik van Straten said:
I have nothing against conversions, but a lot against built in flash synchs into pre war Leicas, even by Leitz themselves. These constructions cause shutter problems.


Erik.
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Dear Erik,

Very fair. Fortunately nr. 23010 (my girlfriend's II conversion) antedated standardized flash synch; I think it was done in 1932.

Cheers,

R.
 
I like conversed lenses too. This was done with a converted Hektor 50mm f/2.5. This lens was pulled from a Leica I and transformed into a screw mount lens with the infinity lock at seven-o-clock.

Leica II, Hektor 50mm f/2.5 uncoated, Tmax400.

Erik.

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Coated Summars are conversions too. This was done with a fully coated Summar, IMO one of the finest lenses by Leitz.

Leica IIIc, Summar 50mm f/2 coated, 400-2TMY.

Erik.

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Thanks for the replies chaps, l find threads regarding Barnacks and especially conversions very interesting
 
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