samhu
Newbie
Hi everyone:
I just got a leica 0-series replica,but could not find an user manual.can someone help?
Thanks!!
I just got a leica 0-series replica,but could not find an user manual.can someone help?
Thanks!!
FrozenInTime
Well-known
Great camera; I always enjoy using mine.
Here is a scan of the manual : http://www.donaldingram.com/RFF/Leica_OSeriesManual.pdf
Here is a scan of the manual : http://www.donaldingram.com/RFF/Leica_OSeriesManual.pdf
ian_watts
Ian Watts
Interesting coincidence. Having not used it for a number of years, I put a film in my 0-serie replica only this week.
It's a beautifully made mechanical object that is quite satisfying to use. Strangely enough, I don't think I have a manual like the PDF posted above – I bought my 0-serie new (when they being heavily discounted) and all I had in the box was a little folded set of instructions and a brochure-like booklet.
It's a beautifully made mechanical object that is quite satisfying to use. Strangely enough, I don't think I have a manual like the PDF posted above – I bought my 0-serie new (when they being heavily discounted) and all I had in the box was a little folded set of instructions and a brochure-like booklet.
Richard G
Veteran
Fascinating to read those instructions, and to see that in 1925 the photographer across the street with the latest compact technology, was, as now with the iPhone, holding a camera out in front of her but peering through a frame mask rather than looking at an LCD.
samhu
Newbie
Thank you frozenInTime,Thanks everyone for sharing, that really helps!!
Sam
Sam
SpikeT
Established
If anyone knows of one for sale...?
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
As nice as the O is you can probably pick up a 1a for the same price.
john neal
fallor ergo sum
Red Dot in London have one at a reasonably good price, given that it is mint and boxed. It is a little more than the one above, but it's one of the first series and dosn't have that awful picture of Oscar on the back.
I was tempted to buy it, but see Keith's advice.
I was tempted to buy it, but see Keith's advice.
Livesteamer
Well-known
I'm with Keith. I have a 1929 Leica 1 and it is a gem of a camera. I shoot a few rolls of Ektar thru it every year and the results are lovely. It represents something the new Leica company has lost. An 86 year old camera that still works wonderfully, is just the essentials and will outlast me. I guess I shouldn't blame Leica. Today's culture is all about buy, use briefly and dispose. A throwaway culture. Pardon my philosophical digression. Joe
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I have a 1930 1a and it is indeed a beautiful little jewel of a camera. From memory Youxin CLAd it a few years ago for around $120.00
FrozenInTime
Well-known
In defense of the 0-replica: the reformulated Anastigmat lens is one of the best 50mm lenses ever produced.
Is amazingly sharp with very smooth bokeh. The MTF curves, as shown in Erwin Puts' Leica Compendium, have it easily ahead of all the Elmars including the last M version and on par if not better than the standard Summicron.
This lens and camera is one of Leica's great undiscovered secrets.
Poor Mr Barnack is easily put out of view once the leather case is on the camera.
Is amazingly sharp with very smooth bokeh. The MTF curves, as shown in Erwin Puts' Leica Compendium, have it easily ahead of all the Elmars including the last M version and on par if not better than the standard Summicron.
This lens and camera is one of Leica's great undiscovered secrets.
Poor Mr Barnack is easily put out of view once the leather case is on the camera.
ian_watts
Ian Watts
It's bizarre that anyone at Leica would have thought it was a good idea to spoil that second version with that tacky plaque on the back. When I was in the market for one of these cameras (a bit of a bizarre notion in its own right
) the plaque was a genuine deal breaker because I was otherwise was tempted by having the little finder rather than the gun sights (and the bundled Barnack print was ok as a bonus 'freebie'). To answer the question a few posts above, there are loads of 0-serie replicas on ebay, some NIB, most ambitiously priced.
ian_watts
Ian Watts
Yes, but it is the thought of it that is off putting (and you have to see it when you reload the camera).
Might be interesting to have the lens removed and converted to screw or M mount. ...or perhaps not.
Pioneer
Veteran
I don't have Mr. Barnack staring back at me.
They really are wonderful cameras and that lens produces some great shots.
Of course the downside is you have to recap the lens before you wind on...but the upside is, once you learn that little habit, there is far less chance you will burn holes in the shutter curtain.
They really are wonderful cameras and that lens produces some great shots.
Of course the downside is you have to recap the lens before you wind on...but the upside is, once you learn that little habit, there is far less chance you will burn holes in the shutter curtain.
I've always been interested in these but never pulled the trigger. Seems like a fun camera.
burancap
Veteran
Ditto. I can't count the times I *almost* bought one.
Erik van Straten
Veteran
I bought this one, a Leica I model C including lens, recently for EUR 550.
Erik.
Erik.
I don't have Mr. Barnack staring back at me.
They really are wonderful cameras and that lens produces some great shots.
Of course the downside is you have to recap the lens before you wind on...but the upside is, once you learn that little habit, there is far less chance you will burn holes in the shutter curtain.
I don't like Oskar's portrait on my cameras either. Its easy to take care of.
http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81769
Dralowid
Michael
Erik van Straten
Veteran
A very nice camera, Michael. I like that old-style vulcanite! I'd like a low numbered Leica I too, but the Leica I model C has the advantage of interchangeable lenses.
Leica I model C, Elmar 35mm f/3.5, torpedo finder, Tmax400.
Leica I model C, Elmar 35mm f/3.5, torpedo finder, Tmax400.