fraley
Beware of Claws
Can anyone tell me if this is an actual Leotax -- which is a Japanese copy of a Leica?
Or is it an FSU copy of a Leotax?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7588970707
Maybe I'm suspicious because I asked the dealer and got a three-word ambiguous reply...
Or is it an FSU copy of a Leotax?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7588970707
Maybe I'm suspicious because I asked the dealer and got a three-word ambiguous reply...
je2a3
je
Nope! But it looks like clean work based on a Zorki 1c. I don't know if Leotax ever made a Leica II copy [no slow speeds], anyone?
Joseph
Joseph
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doubs43
Well-known
The seller clearly states that it's a copy. It is not an actual Leotax. Sorry.
Walker
Walker
reagan
hey, they're only Zorkis
The title does say, "Leotax Copy" and "Leica copy." Pretty confusing. And the vague item discription doesn't help, heh? Makes my brain itch. ... 
K
Kyle
Guest
But why the hell would anyone copy a copy? Why not just copy a Leica?
reagan
hey, they're only Zorkis
LOL x 3!!!kyle said:But why the hell would anyone copy a copy?
Yes, weedhopper. This is the wisdom that has puzzled many RF ninja, all through the ages. But it is not to us to ask "why? why? why?" It is only our portion to "buy! buy! buy!"
(I'm going to start a rumor on my blog that Leica is secretly making Zorki.1 copies in Toronto.
Everybody copies Leica.
This seller "Thinks Different".
It is a copy of a Leotax, and the same seller also offers copies of Reids and other rare "Leica Copies". I've even seen a Nicca Copy.
This seller "Thinks Different".
It is a copy of a Leotax, and the same seller also offers copies of Reids and other rare "Leica Copies". I've even seen a Nicca Copy.
ZorkiKat
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fraley said:Can anyone tell me if this is an actual Leotax -- which is a Japanese copy of a Leica?
Or is it an FSU copy of a Leotax?![]()
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7588970707
Maybe I'm suspicious because I asked the dealer and got a three-word ambiguous reply...
That Chiyotax was a Zorki in its former life
Take a look at what else the seller has on eBay:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZshark19721972
He also has a "Shanghai" and a "Reid".
The Shanghai was formerly a FED from the earlier production runs. The engraver should learn more about Chinese characters- they look clumsy compared to the original stylised characters on the original Shanghai.
The "Reid" had been a Zorki which lost its RF....hate to think that a working Zorki had been excised of its RF to produce this Reid. Similar Leica "Standard" had been getting around.
Jay
D_V_D_27
Yuriy
fraley said:Can anyone tell me if this is an actual Leotax -- which is a Japanese copy of a Leica?
Or is it an FSU copy of a Leotax?![]()
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7588970707
Maybe I'm suspicious because I asked the dealer and got a three-word ambiguous reply...
This camera copy Leica made from Russian camera Zorki. 100%
I recommend you to buy the book about copy Leica.
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