Where to purchase Leica 1c or 1f in NYC?

[jsrockit]

I'm looking into purchasing an older Leica without a viewfinder / rangefinder. However, these are so old that I'd want to check it out before I buy. B&H, Photo Village, and Adorama don't generally have the non rangefinder / viewfinder LTM bodies. Does anyone know of a store that does carry these type of Leicas in NYC?

 

[Rob-F]

Uh, Tamarkin's maybe? I would figure on a CLA to get it in top condition. You could try contacting LHSA members. Igor Reznik and Carl Merkin are two names that come readily to mind. Jimmy Koh, also.

 

[kermaier]

Dunno, is Ken Hansen still in business?

 

[jsrockit]

Tamarkin's no longer in NYC. Ken Hanson doesn't appear to be in business either.

 

[zrmart]

You can contact Ken @ khpny19@aol.com
Good luck.
M:

 

[Vickko]

It is actually hard to get a 1f or 1g.

I'd go to ebay.

Also, keh.com has some, and they are very good at disclosing the condition of the camera.

Vick

 

[outfitter]

This is the last place a visited Ken but that was a while ago:

509 Madison Ave., New York, NY10017

Phone: 1 212 3170923
Fax 1 212 3170934

 

[fbf]

Ken is still around. I believe by appointment only. He is still active on ebay. Topnotch guy with the best price in business.

 

[jsrockit]

Thanks for the tip, I'll try it out now. I've tried ebay and KEH, but as I stated, I'd like to see the unit in person.

 

[Luddite Frank]

How about Brooklyn Camera Exchange ?

I think theyr'e still around...

 

[John Shriver]

Brooklyn Camera Exchange is still around. Probably sell more over eBay than anywhere else.

 

[jsrockit]

I took a chance and ordered a "bargain" 1c from KEH. The speeds are off, so I'll have to get it CLA'd here in NYC. Anyone know of anybody who does this in NYC? Ken Hanson suggested Nippon Photo Clinic.