Erik van Straten
Veteran
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.
Now you'll only have to look for a nickel release guard ... difficult.
Congratulations.
Erik.
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
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
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
Well-known
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
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
Well-known
wow, shake hands. And the IF is so pretty with the Nikko.
WJJ3
Well-known
I have something similar
Nice! If with a wide-very wide is a really fun camera
WJJ3
Well-known
Looks like another fun setup
FrozenInTime
Well-known
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.
New old stock; three films and it's now loosening up well, after sitting on a shop shelf for a few years.
Mojo
Established
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
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Cheers Mojo.
Erik van Straten
Veteran
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.
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
Veteran
Leica I No.52783, Elmar 50mm f/3.5, Tmax400.
The lens is like new. Incredible performance.
Erik.
The lens is like new. Incredible performance.
Erik.
Erik van Straten
Veteran
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.
Erik.
HuubL
hunter-gatherer
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.
These old fixed Elmars are in no way lesser performers than the later ones.
Erik van Straten
Veteran
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.
Mr. Scherpenborg from Nijmegen will try to remove the small ding on the viewfinder.
Erik.
Dralowid
Michael
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
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
Veteran
Thank you, Michael.
The number is No.52783.
Erik.
The number is No.52783.
Erik.
HuubL
hunter-gatherer
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
Veteran
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
Established
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.