ogrove Posted March 20, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 20, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 10th April 1958 I recieved my first camera for 10th Birthday Thorton Pickard Plate camera ,Since that day collected cameras but never sold or got rid of any .Now 50 years later and 55 Glass display cases and 6000sqft museum devoted mainly to Leica ,Voightlander and Zeiss Ikon ( Only 20 out of 1800 are Japan made Cameras ) I would like to invite any forum member coming to New Zealand to contact me and come and see . There is over 200 + Leicas bodies Screw / M /R ,250+ lenses nearly every model + also Leitz Projectors , (40 ) Microscopes ,binoculars .and a huge library of every Leica book that is possible to get along with display poster and instruction books.100s of Leica Accessories Lightmeters ,Visos ,etc My favourites are the complete cases that hold sets of lenses and assy all of one time ,there around 25 of these from 30s thru to 80s . The same for most other German cameras .But the main concern is they all are in working order and can be taken down and used .All are operated shutters ,lenses etc on a regular monthy schedule .Have photos but cant get them on the thread , Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 20, 2007 Posted March 20, 2007 Hi ogrove, Take a look here 50 Years Collecting. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
echorec Posted March 20, 2007 Share #2 Posted March 20, 2007 Wow, sounds like it would be worth going to NZ just to see that! I would love to see some pictures, why can´t you upload them here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 21, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 21, 2007 Visiting New Zealand is one of the dreams of mine: now I have another reason to desire being there... can you post us some details on Leitz gear you have ? (models of bodies/lenses, s/n....) We collectors are AVID of all these details... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted March 22, 2007 Share #4 Posted March 22, 2007 I´am sure you are well insured and no crooks are reading your generous offer. Would love to see NZ AND your wonderful collection. Perhaps one of these days ... Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted March 24, 2007 Share #5 Posted March 24, 2007 Do you have any prototypes in your collection? Dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flatfour Posted March 30, 2007 Share #6 Posted March 30, 2007 That's one heck of a collection. As others have said, can you let us have any pictures of it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdai Posted March 30, 2007 Share #7 Posted March 30, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Have photos but cant get them on the thread , Dear "ogrove", when you prepare your post, there's a "manage attachments" button in the "additional Options" section just below the message box. A popup window will come up when you hit the button so you can upload some pictures for us ... I'd like to come to "see" you as well ... cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canfred Posted March 31, 2007 Share #8 Posted March 31, 2007 Hi Colin , thank you for this post and perhaps I will take you up on this kind offer. I live just next door to you and we are contemplating a visit. I have a small collection too nothing like yours and using a Thornton Pickard Plate as a ten year old is really something. By the way I own the Meagher Tailboard that was used to photograph the 100 year celebrations I think it was 1938? the photos still hang in the Wellington Town Hall. To your posting I would advise PS set the size first ( 960 ) this you find under Help tick resize for online then go to File and choose safe for the web set at 240 pixels best is JPG. this is then ready to upload. A calibrated sceen will be of advantage. Uploading here is done with Attach Files ( manage Attachments ) like this photo here one of our parrots. Congratulation on your collection Colin! I hope this helps. Manfred 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! 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/19353-50-years-collecting/?do=findComment&comment=216567'>More sharing options...
dannirr Posted April 1, 2007 Share #9 Posted April 1, 2007 Where in NZ are you? I will be in NZ in 2010 for an extended car trip (yeah, I know that's a long way away, but these trips take a lot of planning) and would love to drop by ann see the collection. I do have one of the original 1925 Leica I cameras (verified by serial number) that is in great working shape. Danni Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogrove Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted April 2, 2007 Here are a couple of photos of some of the collection once I know these ones worked OK will post some others . ogrove 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! 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/19353-50-years-collecting/?do=findComment&comment=218081'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted April 2, 2007 Share #11 Posted April 2, 2007 YEP !!! TELYT - S 800 6,3 !!!! One of my dreams... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Cron Posted April 6, 2007 Share #12 Posted April 6, 2007 ogrove: Mary, my wife, looked at your posted photo of a part of your collection and upon reflection said: "I thought I was looking at the factory collection" (in Solms). Are you a member of LHSA? I am sure that its members and the editor of Viewfinder would be interested in your efforts in acquiring some of the items in your collection. See : :LHSA : : Welcome to LHSA!. Best Regards, Bill Clearwater, Florida 'Cron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted April 6, 2007 Share #13 Posted April 6, 2007 Very nice I too would love to have the 800mm does anyone know if you can use the 22228 adapter on the 800mm R mount??? The 22228 is a R to M adapter. It worked on my 560mm R mount. Cheers Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted April 6, 2007 Share #14 Posted April 6, 2007 Nice collection! One day we will visit NZ:) My girl would never allow me to "end" like that;) A bag full of L´s are more than enough! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert McCann Posted April 6, 2007 Share #15 Posted April 6, 2007 Drool may short out my laptop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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