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

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
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That is one gorgeous II :eek:
 
Erik van Straten said:
It is a Summitar.

I knew Hermans for many years. What happened to his five Leicas after he died I don't know.

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Interesting!

In a sudden gust of clarity I took my Hermans biography from the book shelf, that explained it!

Personal question: has your love for Leica's started with the Leica's that Hermans had?
 
Hello everyone !

I am new on the RFF and I was really impress by all your knowledge.
To moderator, I did not find a presentation topic, so if there is one just tell me! :)

I am not a real photographer like all of you, I just love the history and the general design of Screwmount Leica. But this is recent, I always wanted a Leica and I bought my first one last september...better late than never :)
I started with a Leica that brings me more questions than answer.

It is a IIIc "wartime" with SN 39698* ; If anyone can tell me more about this one I'll be very happy ! exact prod year for example ; to me it is more 45/46 (?)

Then I came across a nice IIIf (BD?) in Brazil ( I am living here until June ; I'm French btw...sorry for my poor English ! :) ). This one has SN 52926* and came with a lot more than expected as tou can see on attached picture.

I'll mainly read this forum to know more about these camera, I don't want to be ridiculous talking about things I don't know about :)
But I know a lot more about WWII aircraft so if you got any questions on this topic feel free to PM me ! :)

I'll post other picture of my cameras if you are interested.

Thanks to all of you :)

Ps: sorry for the poor quality of my pics...as I said I am not a photographer, but I'll learn from you :)
 
Welcome Jean,
Well you've found yourself two very nice cameras... The IIIf BD extras include a 35 mm accessory finder which is worth quite a bid. I guess the lens is a Summitar and it came with a nice set of filters, a close-up attacement (NOOKY HESUM) in Leica speak and there's an extra Summaron lens also and something that looks like a microscope attachement. If the camera is functional and the lenses free of scratches and fungus and you didn't pay more than 800 US$ you got yourself a great deal.
 
Hi Huubl and thank you for the welcome :)

HuubL said:
you didn't pay more than 800 US$ you got yourself a great deal.
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Unfortunately I paid something around 1000Us$ :( I tried to negociate but the guy wasn't so friendly...

You are right the lens is a Summitar...and I have to admit I've never seen any lens in such a good shape ; no scrath, not even a tiny one and no moisture ! but as I said I am a beguinner so maybe the guy tricked me during the deal :bang: .
But looking for every serial numbers etc... It seems that this camera was originally purchased with all these accesoires :)

So you confirm this is a BD ?

About the IIIc to me it is what is called "half-race" is it right ?

As I am French I am currently waiting for a IIIb "S-T" in good condition :) I'll post picutres when I'll receive it ( june I think )
 
Received my first LTM last Friday, a 1937 Model D from a fellow RFF member. I thought it would be a good match for my 1937 CZJ f/2 Sonnar converted by Brian Sweeney to a J8 mount.

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I spent Sunday afternoon shooting a test roll at Volunteer Park in Seattle. I am smitten with the match of camera and lens. I used the Sonnar with an adapter on an M, but there’s something about how it fits with the Model D that I really like.

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I find the Model D very easy to use, not squinty at all. And I have to admit that turning the winder and watching the rest of the controls on the top plate all turn in unison is very satisfying, in a geeky sort of way. As for the Sonnar, I am very fond of the pre-war uncoated look. Now if I can just load the film correctly ...

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This is my Grandfathers Leica III.

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The Camera has it's own little history.
My Grandfather was a Lecturer in Sport Theory and involved in the preparations for the first European Judo Championships 1934 in Dresden.
After that he had established contacts to the Kodokan and so he travelled in 1935 for studies to Japan.
Before this voyage the camera was purchased.
He used it to make studies of movement sequences, but also for taking photos of land and people.
Sadly, not much of his photographic work has survived, only one album with contact copies of the Japan trip.
The shown pages are shots of a tour to the top of the Fujisan.
 
haempe said:
My Grandfather was a Lecturer in Sport Theory and involved in the preparations for the first European Judo Championships 1934 in Dresden.
After that he had established contacts to the Kodokan and so he travelled in 1935 for studies to Japan.
Before this voyage the camera was purchased.
He used it to make studies of movement sequences, but also for taking photos of land and people.
Sadly, not much of his photographic work has survived, only one album with contact copies of the Japan trip.
The shown pages are shots of a tour to the top of the Fujisan.
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Wonderful, a camera with a family history. It looks to be in pretty good shape. Beautiful Hektor lens as well. Are you still shooting it?
 
HuubL said:
Wonderful, a camera with a family history. It looks to be in pretty good shape. Beautiful Hektor lens as well. Are you still shooting it?
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The camera itself is still not in working condition, a repair is on the 2013 agenda, but I got the lenses cleaned.
The Elmar sees some use (my only 90mm), the Hektor rarely, even after the cleaning is it worth the title "king of flare". ;)
 
Hello everyone! Today is just first time here, even do not know how to start :)))
First of all wanna show you my collection, 20 years spent in searching... And the mostly great that I leave in Russia (but not russian, just was born here in diplomatic family) and by myself directly know all who makes Feicas here last 50 years, saw many dozens times their manufactures and know master's secrets how to in details recognize fakes. As you know for make something you need an example, first pattern... and I really proud that many times exactly my collection was the reference as the most clear, honest and natural in this country... So, with your permission, gradually begin to show it. Thanks to all and thanks for join me in your society! Yee-haa!
 
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Thank you, I really enjoy here!
This is early #92792 nickel Hektor in mint condition without infinity lock, the only point I see - so early it was converted from 1A, but camera is true IId, why they are together - have no idea, but think that during last 80 years they had a good sex.
 
Definitely converted from a Ia camera. It has a smaller lens mounting flange than the Leica II it is mated to, and no infinity lock.

The lens had a new screw mount fitted, with a smaller diameter. The focus lever was locked at infinity with the 'hockey stick' infinity lock from the Ia body.

Mine is an early Leica II with a similar design Elmar 3.5/50mm.

Great kit, Yan! I hope you shoot it and can post some shots!? :angel:
 
As the fixed lenses of Leica Ia were un-numbered I wonder if they numbered the lenses during the conversion to LTM.
 
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