mckay3d Posted February 25, 2013 Share #661 Posted February 25, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Something along these lines? [ATTACH]362782[/ATTACH] Susie Now that outfit really makes me envious! Beautiful If. Maurice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. No Posted March 8, 2013 Share #662 Posted March 8, 2013 latest arival Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2264495'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2013 Share #663 Posted March 8, 2013 latest arival [ATTACH]364803[/ATTACH] Klasse! Gibt es Daten zur Entstehung, zur Geschichte und zum Umbau? Falls die Fabrikations-Nr. fürs Bild nicht verändert wurde, ist das mal eine Leica I von 1931 gewesen, die zur IIa syn umgebaut wurde? Lässt die Gravur "DRP" den Umbau auf die frühen 50er festlegen, während spätere Umbauten mit "DBP" graviert wurden? Da die Kamera wie frisch aus dem Laden aussieht, wurde sie später nochmals überholt? Auf dem SW-Bild sehen die Bedienungsteile einheitlich verchromt aus, oder sind noch Messingteile an der Kamera verblieben? Wenn der Verschlusszeitenknopf schon die 1/1000 sec. hat, dürfte er verchromt sein. Ist das Elmar das zur Kamera ausgelieferte Objektiv ohne Vergütung? Aber viel wichtiger als alle diese Detailfragen ist, dass die Bildqualität überzeugt. Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted March 8, 2013 Share #664 Posted March 8, 2013 Klasse! Gibt es Daten zur Entstehung, zur Geschichte und zum Umbau? Falls die Fabrikations-Nr. fürs Bild nicht verändert wurde, ist das mal eine Leica I von 1931 gewesen, die zur IIa syn umgebaut wurde? it schould be Leica I model C from 1931 converted to Leica II syn. as you said. Lässt die Gravur "DRP" den Umbau auf die frühen 50er festlegen, während spätere Umbauten mit "DBP" graviert wurden? I would guess so! Da die Kamera wie frisch aus dem Laden aussieht, wurde sie später nochmals überholt? the camera is well used, you can't see the brass on the bw-picture I think yours looks even better Auf dem SW-Bild sehen die Bedienungsteile einheitlich verchromt aus, oder sind noch Messingteile an der Kamera verblieben? Wenn der Verschlusszeitenknopf schon die 1/1000 sec. hat, dürfte er verchromt sein. it's all chrome Ist das Elmar das zur Kamera ausgelieferte Objektiv ohne Vergütung? the Elmar fits but didn't come with the camera Aber viel wichtiger als alle diese Detailfragen ist, dass die Bildqualität überzeugt. Herzlichen Glückwunsch! quick shot on my knees thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted March 8, 2013 Share #665 Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) That is a very nice looking camera, Olaf only a few numbers from mine, also a Leica I (Model C) from 1931 with no. 62742. Lässt die Gravur "DRP" den Umbau auf die frühen 50er festlegen, während spätere Umbauten mit "DBP" graviert wurden? My camera was rebuilt in 1950 and has DRP on the top. Edited March 8, 2013 by philipus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted March 9, 2013 Share #666 Posted March 9, 2013 it should be Leica I model C from 1931 converted to Leica II syn. as you said. Apparently a lot of early cameras were upgraded by Leitz. Here is my 1930 Model I #25693, upgraded in 1951 according to Leitz Wetzlar to what I call a "IIa" as it has 1/1000 sec shutter as well as flash synchronization. For reasons we will never know, the then owner also had the lens elements (uncoated) fitted to the current Elmar lens mount. Why he didn't buy a Leica IIf and 'red-scale' Elmar we will never know. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2265429'>More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted March 9, 2013 Share #667 Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) .. to what I call a "IIa" as it has 1/1000 sec shutter as well as flash synchronization. the official Leica description for these cameras is: "Leica II syn" usualy they do have the 1/1000s. there haven't been Leica IIa or so. For reasons we will never know, the then owner also had the lens elements (uncoated) fitted to the current Elmar lens mount. Why he didn't buy a Leica IIf and 'red-scale' Elmar we will never know. it was always cheaper to upgrade the camera than to buy a newone. yours OLAF btw, really nice cmaera hector! Edited March 9, 2013 by Dr. No Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted March 9, 2013 Share #668 Posted March 9, 2013 The official Leica description for these cameras is "Leica II syn". Usually they do have the 1/1000s. There hasn't been a Leica IIa or so. It was always cheaper to upgrade the camera than to buy a new one. yours OLAF btw, really nice camera Hector! Thank-you for the advice Olaf, and the compliment. Delightful camera to use, although I cheat and use a 'red-scale' Elmar. The original is flat and doesn't cope with back lighting very well. kind regards, Hektor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 10, 2013 Share #669 Posted March 10, 2013 Apparently a lot of early cameras were upgraded by Leitz. Here is my 1930 Model I #25693, upgraded in 1951 according to Leitz Wetzlar to what I call a "IIa" as it has 1/1000 sec shutter as well as flash synchronization. For reasons we will never know, the then owner also had the lens elements (uncoated) fitted to the current Elmar lens mount. Why he didn't buy a Leica IIf and 'red-scale' Elmar we will never know. I remember asking you "what is a IIa ?";) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted March 10, 2013 Share #670 Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) I remember asking you "what is a IIa ?";) Dear JC, You were right, but at that stage I had not had the benefit of the advice from "Dr. No.". Trust the weather is warming in your country. It has been over forty degrees here. Kind regards, Hektor Edited March 18, 2013 by jc_braconi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 23, 2013 Share #671 Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Here is mine, from Leica I C 1934 uprated to Leica IIa syn. with an Hektor 2.5_50 "no number" Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited March 24, 2013 by jc_braconi 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2280104'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 23, 2013 Share #672 Posted March 23, 2013 Here is mine, from Leica I C 1934 uprated to Leica III syn. with an Hektor 2.5_50 "no number" Leica II syn, I suppose you mean... it hasn't slow speeds... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 24, 2013 Share #673 Posted March 24, 2013 Leica II syn, I suppose you mean... it hasn't slow speeds... Not what I meant but what I typed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted March 24, 2013 Share #674 Posted March 24, 2013 Here is mine, from Leica I C 1934 uprated to Leica II syn. with an Hektor 2.5_50 "no number" Dear J.C., wouldn't it be a Leica IIa syn. as it has 1/1000 sec shutter speed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 24, 2013 Share #675 Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Leica II syn, I suppose you mean... it hasn't slow speeds... Dear J.C., wouldn't it be a Leica IIa syn. as it has 1/1000 sec shutter speed? Not what I meant but what I typed Yes it is ! Edited March 24, 2013 by jc_braconi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share #676 Posted March 24, 2013 Some lovely examples there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted March 24, 2013 Share #677 Posted March 24, 2013 it schould be Leica I model C from 1931 converted to Leica II syn. as you said. interesting, just checked the "Hahne-Liste" the most accurate numberlists vor LTM-Cameras. Obviously it was a Leica I A ! OLAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted March 24, 2013 Share #678 Posted March 24, 2013 Here is mine, from Leica I or "C" 1934 uprated to Leica IIa syn. with an Hektor 2.5_50 "no number" While discussing the camera, we have ignored the lens. The Hektor f = 5cm 1:2.5 is a much under-rated lens. I have three, one of which was coated sometime before I bought it. On one occasion I needed to take some close-up shots for work related purposes. They had to be sharp to be able to read what was contained in certain letters and documents. In desperation I resorted to my Leica II and Hektor being the only camera I had in the car. The results were amazing; nearly as good as a modern lens. I suspect the Hektor was replaced by the Summar to provide the magic f/2 in competition with Zeiss, but also as I believe it was an expensive lens to make, requiring very careful and accurate assembly, as well as the making of an element with a Merthe curve. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2281127'>More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted March 27, 2013 Share #679 Posted March 27, 2013 New arrival - a 1957 IIIg from Red Dot Cameras. A joy to behold and now teamed up with my 1955 Summicron 5cm Collapsible. A delightful pair to use and a couple of examples from the test roll of Acros 100 can be seen here and here. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=2283172'>More sharing options...
philipus Posted March 27, 2013 Share #680 Posted March 27, 2013 What a beauty Keith! I'm very happy it has finally returned. The examples are very nice, too. I just scanned my first Acros last night and I really like it. It scans so easily. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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