Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/04

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Subject: [Leica] interesting
From: kenfphoto at gmail.com (Ken Firestone)
Date: Fri May 4 20:20:47 2007
References: <0B0644A7-3586-4D87-97FF-62A1B2FFB719@mac.com> <F6CCBB9E-3E73-49CD-88F4-BCEE4A6182AA@comcast.net>
 
On 5/4/07, Tom Schofield <tomschofield@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if there is anyway of identifying whether a
> particular camera is one of the Freedom cameras?  I purchased a Leica
> III, #1992**, and was told it was one of the cameras.  It came with
> uncoated 35, 50 collapsible Summar and 90 elmar lenses.  Also a
> winder I need to have the tape replaced on.  I did not pay additional
> $$ based on the story, but have always wondered about it.  Even if
> not, it dates from the time period, so makes a legitimate
> conversation piece!  It is silver chrome and the base plate has "auf/
> zu" without "open/close" as well.
>

Were the Freedom Cameras III or IIIa? And what finish did each come in?


Ken Firestone
kenf01  gmail.com
In reply to: Message from imagist3 at mac.com (Lottermoser George) ([Leica] interesting)
Message from tomschofield at comcast.net (Tom Schofield) ([Leica] interesting)