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Old 05/10/08, 12:50 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Ausrufezeichen My new leica 35mm now what model is it?

Just bought this at a thrift store for $275USD seems to work perfect but I don't know all about Leica so this is my first one.
heavy and solid
On the top marked Leica DBP (no dots like D.B.P.)
Ernst Leitz GMBH wetzlar Germany
Nr 877 051
back has a dial says /10 din ASA
2 hole viewfinder one smaller one larger
lens is marked Leitz Elmar f=5cm 1:3.5
lens collapses into body of camera(I don't think it is removable if it is I don't know how)
what model is it ,how old is it and did I pay too much? or not enough?
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Old 05/10/08, 12:57 AM   #2 (permalink)
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IIIg from 1957. A very nice camera and the price was very good.
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Old 05/10/08, 01:12 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: My new leica 35mm now what model is it?

I had read that the DBP without the dots means something also
and most of the IIIg,that I see have a summarit lens,Is mine more rare then that?
is it special in any way?
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Old 05/10/08, 01:20 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I think all of the IIIg had DBP just like that. The lens is removable (screw mount) so any SM lens can be used with your camera. Both Elmar and Summarit are common lenses.

But you still have a great camera bought at a great price.
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Old 05/10/08, 11:50 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Forget about lens... if shutter and Viewfinder/Rangefinder are good, You got really a bargain price !
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Old 05/12/08, 09:03 AM   #6 (permalink)
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The set is worth about triple what you paid.
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Old 05/12/08, 12:26 PM   #7 (permalink)
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WOW thanks everyone
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Old 05/13/08, 12:49 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: My new leica 35mm now what model is it?

You got a great deal. Spending a little money to get the cleaned/lubed/adjusted (CLA) would be well worthwhile. If you ever wanted to try a Leica, this is your chance. I've got three on my way back from CLA's now. Two of them are about 20 years older than yours.
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