Show off your Leica I/II/III/LTM Camera

[WoodallP]

Just seen on eBay, do you think a bit of oil and a new covering from Aki-Asahi would do the job? I'm a bit worried though as it doesn't say if the take up spool is present.

 

[Dralowid]

Told you not to keep it in a leather case.

 

[WoodallP]

Told you not to keep it in a leather case.

Obviously a half case!

 

[WoodallP]

Obviously a half case!

The news is that someone bought it! It was up at 99 euros and I offered 30 euros as I had seed that the speed knob was a pre-III one and I could probably salvage that and some contemporary screws etc. It was in France so only 5€ postage; however, someone obviously bid higher.

 

[Dralowid]

You should congratulate yourself on your failure to buy it! I doubt you would be able to get bits off without wrecking them in the process. If the shaft that the speed dial is attached to has swollen with rust etc...

The new owner would do well to put it in a bucket of diesel for a month or so

 

[rfaspen]

Yes, but that lens is a little late to be emitting its own particles. Still makes those solar particles look very purdy! In fact, that whole camera is quite lovely.

 

[p.giannakis]

Just seen on eBay, do you think a bit of oil and a new covering from Aki-Asahi would do the job? I'm a bit worried though as it doesn't say if the take up spool is present.View attachment 4879100

The dust in the viewfinder teaches your eyes to focus on the soul of the image instead of the pixels.

 

[Bobwill]

I popped into my favourite camera store just on the off-chance they may have something of intrest. Short discussion and a 1953 Leica 111f was produced. It has just been serviced and except for a damaged plastic eyepiece it looked and sounded good. Whilst I was having a good look at it I am sure it said to me please take me home with you. It was surprising how good it's English was.

 

[Coldkennels]

I popped into my favourite camera store just on the off-chance they may have something of intrest. [...] It has just been serviced and except for a damaged plastic eyepiece it looked and sounded good.

Replacement eyepiece surrounds are available for dirt cheap on eBay: Eye-piece frame for Leica IIIf 3f 2f 1f 3c 2c 1c eyepiece | eBay UK

I finally had to replace mine about a year ago, and these are an absolutely perfect replacement. You can't tell the difference.

Which camera store in the Midlands did you get this from, out of interest? Lovely find!

 

[Bobwill]

Replacement eyepiece surrounds are available for dirt cheap on eBay: Eye-piece frame for Leica IIIf 3f 2f 1f 3c 2c 1c eyepiece | eBay UK

I finally had to replace mine about a year ago, and these are an absolutely perfect replacement. You can't tell the difference.

Which camera store in the Midlands did you get this from, out of interest? Lovely find!

Coldkennels
Neil at RS photographic it is really worth a visit.

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[rick oleson]

Just seen on eBay, do you think a bit of oil and a new covering from Aki-Asahi would do the job? I'm a bit worried though as it doesn't say if the take up spool is present.View attachment 4879100

I had a Visoflex that was a perfect match for that. Missed my chance. Damn.

 

[rick oleson]

 

[Coldkennels]

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A Contax? In an LTM thread? FOR SHAME, GOOD SIR

 

[rick oleson]

A Contax? In an LTM thread? FOR SHAME, GOOD SIR

It’s just there to show how much better off you are🙂=