Cheekyguille Posted February 19, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is my understanding that all 1s with the Z speed as well as inter-changeable lenses become Standard model? Anyway, just got this and it is fully operational, now I have to try a roll or two Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Cheekyguille, Take a look here Leica Standard serial says Leica 1 from 1936?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
telewatt Posted February 19, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2012 that is a "standard".. time to put in a roll! regards, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted February 19, 2012 Share #3 Posted February 19, 2012 Yes, it is a 'Standard' but, the lens is much younger. Not knowing its serial number, I would say that it is a late very 1940's or early 1950's version. As 'the other Jan' says - go ahead and shoot some film! Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzy Posted February 20, 2012 Share #4 Posted February 20, 2012 hi, check the shutter before shooting - there seem to be something wrong with it. Arrow shall be parallel to front/back, starting approx in a middle of accessory shoe. Taking off the lens it may be easily checked if Z is really Z. Another check, if speed dial settings on all times leads to appropriate number being in front of arrow. Could be as well result of inappropriate replacement of shutter curtains. In any case camera was in hands of non-professional therefore check is strongly advised. jerzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted February 20, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 20, 2012 Sharp eye, Jerzy! Yes, the shutter speed index line should be pointing towards the accessory shoe, not towards the front of the camera. Out of interest - when you wind the camera, does the shutter speed set against the index match the one which the camera fires at? Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planistigmat Posted February 20, 2012 Share #6 Posted February 20, 2012 I've noticed the same what Jerzy has seen. I've already met one Leica Standard with similar position of speed index line and shutter worked properly. Of course it does not mean that in this case is OK. But there are one old way to check more or less shutter speeds. You should release shutter with different speeds and hear the sound. On speeds 1/100 and faster you should hear 1 sound. On 1/40 and slower you should hear 2 sounds. On 1/60 you should hear two sounds blending in one. If shutter sounds like in above description you can try to load a film. best, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzy Posted February 20, 2012 Share #7 Posted February 20, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) @doubice: yes, speed dial shall be set when winded, after release speed dial shows wrongly, after rewind again correct @Planistigmat - you are correct, even in position like this shutter might be correct. Speed dial does not have fix position, it may be practicaly set to any position and than fixed (screw visible on a photo). The round cover could be wrongly screwed, although I am not quite sure if misalignment by cca 1/8 is possible. So simpliest check is: if Z is really Z (shutter stays opened as long release button is down), if 100 is "something like" 60 and if speed dial locks with appropriate number ahaead of arrow. It does not guarantee that speeds are OK, but at least major problem with shutter can be excluded. Of course, speed shall be set when winded. jerzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekyguille Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted February 20, 2012 Good to learn more about this Standard. About the shutter, yes it is in an odd position, however the speeds seem to align. Z works like Bulb, and 100 to 500 work as well. Indeed the sounds are different for the lower speeds and faster speeds. An issue that I've identified is that the curtains do not close all the way (almost) at 1/20 and 1/30, but do so at 1/40. The curtains seem pretty fresh so changed at some point. Will probably leave as is and then take for a CLA down the road. Won't know of more issues until I run a roll thru it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planistigmat Posted February 20, 2012 Share #9 Posted February 20, 2012 An issue that I've identified is that the curtains do not close all the way (almost) at 1/20 and 1/30, but do so at 1/40. It does not sound good. Pls remember that when you check shutter at home by temperature about 22 C only at 1/20 and 1/30 curtains do not close all the way. It may be different when you go outside where is much colder. Grease would be more dense and you can have the issue by faster speeds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekyguille Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks, I guess a benefit of living in Southern California is the stable temperature Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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