Obskura Posted June 18, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 18, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, came across a gray paint IIIc (non K serialized) but it oddly has a flash sync right below the flash shoe. Serial number is consistent with other gray paint examples, and it looks like the right shade of gray; both the body and the leatherette. It looks like the flash sync job was done very well, probably by Leica? See attached photos, (it's in pretty decent shape) I'm curious to see what our experts have to say! Thanks in advance. 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/207141-gray-paint-leica-iiic-with-flash-sync/?do=findComment&comment=2352913'>More sharing options...
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jc_braconi Posted June 19, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 19, 2013 Nice example, post sync.as a lot of IIIc in the post WWII era in the IIIf style Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabears Posted June 19, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 19, 2013 Nice example, post sync.as a lot of IIIc in the post WWII era in the IIIf style It 's true, this practice was a fairly common thing. Nice camera, however, the flash sync it's a pity... cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzy Posted June 19, 2013 Share #4 Posted June 19, 2013 the flash sync it's a pity... cheers. yes, and almost sure not from Leitz. Factory upgrade would include plate under the speed dial. somehow I canot resist the feeling that the paint looks too good (refurbished?), gray paint was rather soft jerzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabears Posted June 19, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 19, 2013 yes, and almost sure not from Leitz. Factory upgrade would include plate under the speed dial.somehow I canot resist the feeling that the paint looks too good (refurbished?), gray paint was rather soft jerzy I understand your legitimate doubts, not easy to tell from here. Mint grey cameras do exist, as refurbished ones. I've research a lot regarding the paint they used, at least 5 variants found. I've seen cameras with excellent original high quality finish, others, original too, with poor paint job. To make things even more complicated, also regarding the application and the layers there are differences, so it is difficult to find two identical. Then, again, have influenced the place of storage, the environment, temperature and humidity ... all things that create different shades. You should see in person also because these cameras are very difficult to photograph. best wishes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted June 20, 2013 Share #6 Posted June 20, 2013 I think it looks like a refurb, but better photographs are needed. The wear on the eyepiece isn't consistent with the overall condition, the lettering is eye wateringly crisp and clean, and the vulcanite looks like it has been sprayed over in the same colour as the top and bottom plates. There also does appear to be a small amount of vulcanite missing near the lens mount, and this also looks like it has been sprayed over in grey when usually there is the old orange glue and silver body shell underneath. The first and easiest thing to help decide would be a chip somewhere to see if there is brass or chrome underneath the paint. Also check for any paint build up or glue around the strap lugs as these are unlikely to have been removed during a refurbishment. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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