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

[Erik van Straten]

Very nice, Rick. I like the vulcanite, seems to be slightly different than usual. What is the serial number?

Now you'll only have to look for a nickel release guard ... difficult.

Congratulations.

Erik.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Thanks Erik,
This one came from Johan. The material of the 'new' skin is a little too thin in my opinion, but as long as it doesn't interfere with camera operations it can stay put 😉
Serial number is 97259.

Heh, hadn't noticed the collar wasn't Nickel until you pointed it out 😉

 

[wjlapier]

I have something similar

Me too...

1FNikkor2835 by wjlapier, on Flickr

 

[johannielscom]

Thanks Erik,
This one came from Johan. The material of the 'new' skin is a little too thin in my opinion, but as long as it doesn't interfere with camera operations it can stay put 😉
Serial number is 97259.

Heh, hadn't noticed the collar wasn't Nickel until you pointed it out 😉

Look for the older nickel rings off bicycle tubes Rick, they have differently pitched threads that will let them twist on about one full turn but that'll be far enough for the ring to stay put and the knurling often is almost similar to that on the Leica knobs. They are shorter than an original ring but since they don't thread on completely, they end up at about the correct height.

I had one on my Leica II for a couple of years and it looked pretty close to the real deal.

 

[roundg]

Me too...
1FNikkor2835 by wjlapier, on Flickr

wow, shake hands. And the IF is so pretty with the Nikko.

 

[WJJ3]

I have something similar

Nice! If with a wide-very wide is a really fun camera

 

[WJJ3]

Me too...

1FNikkor2835 by wjlapier, on Flickr

Looks like another fun setup

 

[FrozenInTime]

0-series Barnack replica

New old stock; three films and it's now loosening up well, after sitting on a shop shelf for a few years.

 

[Mojo]

Thanks Erik,
This one came from Johan. The material of the 'new' skin is a little too thin in my opinion, but as long as it doesn't interfere with camera operations it can stay put 😉
Serial number is 97259.

Heh, hadn't noticed the collar wasn't Nickel until you pointed it out 😉

XBay has replica II nickel shutter collar guards (USD 12). The seller is Nobbysparrow. He also has replacement screws.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Cheers Mojo.

 

[Erik van Straten]

I've got another Leica I. 1930. This one was probably never used in modern times because it still has the old lock into wich modern cassettes do not fit. Only the old Filca's do. The camera is however recently serviced and works great. The lens is like new. It is really a time machine that puts you back into the 1930's.

I simply open a new Tmax400 film cassette and put the spool with the film into the old Filca. Works great.

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica I No.52783, Elmar 50mm f/3.5, Tmax400.

The lens is like new. Incredible performance.

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

The surface of the uncoated lens, 85 years old, shows some coloring, like coating, and in fact it works as such. Do not try to clean it!

Erik.

 

[HuubL]

What a beautiful camera Erik! Looks like almost new! Where do you find these beauties?
These old fixed Elmars are in no way lesser performers than the later ones.

 

[Erik van Straten]

I found it on eBay for a BIN-price from an Italian seller. I bought earlier from this guy, so I know he is very reliable. He says the camera was serviced by SAMCA in Genova, an old and well known repairer.

Mr. Scherpenborg from Nijmegen will try to remove the small ding on the viewfinder.

Erik.

 

[Dralowid]

Erik,

Congratulations. Do I read 5x,xxx perhaps?

The lettering around the lens always interests me, subtle changes here and there as time passes.

Michael

 

[Erik van Straten]

Thank you, Michael.

The number is No.52783.

Erik.

 

[HuubL]

Interesting, I see the focus ring of the lens has the slanted base with engraved sharpness depth indications. I have a slightly earlier (#42748) 1930 I with a straight focus ring. Apparently, somewhere between our bodies Leitz adopted the "modern" slanted focus ring.

 

[Erik van Straten]

I have a slightly earlier (#42748) I with a straight focus ring.

Yes, I know what you mean. I've been studying the Leica I for many years. The development of the camera from 1924 to 1930 is fascinating. Many things were added or changed during those years. A book on the subject is most welcome.

Erik.

 

[Mojo]

Looks like another keeper Erik. Happy shooting. I read of bloomed lenses but have not seen an example. Is the brownish tint on the lens the bloomed. Does it look as someone had described, oil slick-like? Does it covered evenly across the lens? Cannot tell for sure from your photo.