Description:

Vtg Leica IIf Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera w/ Summitar 5cm f/2 lens. Leica IIf is a 35mm film interchangeable lens rangefinder camera, manufactured by Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, former West Germany and produced between 1951-56. The name Leica comes from Lei-tz ca-mera. This model is a Leica IIIf body without the slow-speed button. The early model Leica IIc was replaced in 1951 by the IIf with minor differences. There are many variants such as Black dial (1951-54) [1], red dial 1/500, red dial 1/1000 (1951-56), Betriebsk or Betriebskamera engraved that worker cameras used by Leitz employees and Eigentum property company cameras. All Black dial cameras have the old type shutter speeds of 1/20, 1/30,1/40... The firm Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar, Germany began as an Optical Institute under the direction of Carl Kellner in 1849. In 1863 Ernst Leitz joined the institute and later Leitz became the sole owner of the now renamed company, E Leitz, Wetzlar. An employee at Leitz, Oscar Barnack, began experimenting, for his own use, on a pocket size camera. From two or possibly three prototypes built between 1914 and 1923 came the idea of mass producing a 35mm camera. In 1924, 30 hand built "Null series" cameras were distributed to famous photographers and other photographic experts to gauge their reaction to this "small negative, large picture" concept. So, the Leica was born. Leica cameras are by far the most collected camera ever. There are an infinite variety of both screw mount, and later, bayonet mount models and variations of models to choose from. It would be fair to say that few collectors will ever have the luck or the money to collect all the different models. Keywords: Vintage Photography Equipment, Photographer, Camera Collector, Cameras, Photograph; Ref: BD1740

  • Dimensions: 3x2.75x5.5 in.
  • Circa: 1951-1952
  • Condition: This camera is in great condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and light use. Shutter has not been tested. Lens is in good condition with no noticeable damage. Please review the photos for details.

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