Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rod Buchanan wrote: > After spending the last two weeks visiting what seems like every Leica-related site on the web, and checking the meager > photography section at the town library, I'm in need of assistance. I have an old Leica camera that belonged to my grandfather > -- allegedly "liberated" during/following WW II (according to my dad). I'm guessing the camera hasn't had a roll of film run > through it in at least 35 years, but it appears to still work, though maybe a little sluggish. I've narrowed it down (I think) to being a > IIIc or IIIf, but would appreciate any additional information someone may have. > > The serial number is 385489. It has an Elmar 5cm/3.5 collapsible lens. The RF/VF windows on the back are next to each other > on the left side of the camera. All markings are in black, except for the number 30 on the top and front shutter speed dials. The > max shutter speed is 1/1000. The shutter release is different from anything I've seen in any pictures on the web. It sticks up ~ > 7/8" from the top of the camera and has two holes in the side, one at 6 o'clock and one at 9 o'clock, when viewed from the back. > They don't appear to be threaded -- possibly for flash cords? > > Q) Can anyone tell me for sure what model this is and approximately when it was manufactured? > > Q) Is it worth repairing? I'd love to if it's worth it. > > Q) If so, do you recommend anyone in particular from the "Leica and other Camera Repair Resources" page? > > Anything you can tell me will be more than I currently know and will be appreciated. > > Thanks in advance, > > Rod Buchanan according toGhester Sartorius's book your camera should be a IIIC part of the batch whit serial numbers ranging from 369451 to 390000, made in 1941-1942. Hi, Franco