Ash1978
Member
I'm having trouble, with quite a few oldies. This one looks like a Leica I, though I'm not sure. The serial number is 248564, which on cameraquest.com puts it as a Leica I. the weird thing, is the accessory mount is square, rather than round like on the old ones. Anyone disagree?
ferider
Veteran
Nice.
The square shoe is where your Focos goes
Roland.
The square shoe is where your Focos goes
Roland.
Ash1978
Member
no idea?
no idea?
I don't have any idea either. Anyone?
no idea?
I don't have any idea either. Anyone?
MikeL
Go Fish
It looks like a later Leica I that has the accessory mount from the II-III. They might have just went with the same mount for all. Have you seen later ones with a round mount? I have one from 1930 and with a round mount and nickel plated parts.
john neal
fallor ergo sum
Both mounts are possible, especially if it ever went back to the factory for a service.
LeicaTom
Watch that step!
It is late 1937 early 1938 production run Leica I/Standard, so the square footed shoe is normal.....note also the chrome knobs instead of nickel as found in the early I`s, unique, not anything rare -
(1940 to 47 Leica I`s are rare) but, still a neat little camera
Tom
(1940 to 47 Leica I`s are rare) but, still a neat little camera
Tom
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Bill Snell
Member
Ash, It is a Leica Standard "Model E" 1937/8 the only Leica made without the word "Leica" engraved on the cover. Only the lens cap had the name engraved on it. Enjoy.
John Shriver
Well-known
By the way, that hood is for a Summar lens. Since the front of the Elmar rotates as you focus, it really requires you to use a round hood.
By the way, the hood is worth easily $50.
By the way, the hood is worth easily $50.