Volksvegan Posted July 28, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 28, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I believe that I posted this in the wrong place earlier... Hello. I am new to both this forum and Leica. I have been shooting film as a hobby for over 30 years, but the M1 I recently purchased is my first Leica. I have yet to use the camera as I am trying to get as much information as possible, and getting up the nerve, before I expose film. The camera is somewhat special in that as far as can be determined it has never been used. I acquired the camera from a friend who has a camera store. He purchased it from the original owner who said that he put it on a shelf after opening it and realizing it did not have a rangefinder. The camera is pristine. It is in the original box with all of the correct packaging and documentation. There are no marks on the body. I believe that it, is in fact, a new in the box M1. I checked the serial number and the story gets better, it was built about a month after I was born. I do intend to use the camera. I do not know what the value is unused, but it seems to me that this beautiful machine was built to expose film. I intend to do so soon. I would greatly appreciate any M1 pointers that any of the members of the forum can share with me. Thank you. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wilfredo Posted July 30, 2013 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2013 Weclome Gordon. I suggest that you post your questions in the Film Forum. There are plenty of film shooters there using Leica M's. Myself, I've gone digital. Post pictures! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted July 30, 2013 Share #3 Posted July 30, 2013 Gordon, welcome to Leica ownership! The M1 was a specialist model, based on the M2 intended mainly for use with the VISOFLEX. That is why it has no rangefinder. It provided a direct route to SLR photography, before the SLR became the pre-eminent preference for professional photography. It could also work with Leica copying apparatus for fixed close-up work. It is not really a practical camera for day-to-day photography as the viewfinder only shows 35mm and 50mm frames. It might work for landscapes where the lenses could be focused at infinity; but for more conventional subjects you should consider a late M6, M7 or MP for film use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksvegan Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted August 7, 2013 Thank you for your replies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Martin Posted August 8, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 8, 2013 The Forgotten Leica…The M1 by Konstantinos Besios | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS Great story about the Leica M1, I don't know the first thing about them, but just found this article posted on the Steve Huff website about it. If you've not seen it, it may be of interest to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted August 8, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 8, 2013 I agree with others, if you have a boxed mint M1 sell it and buy a rangefinder equipped M & lens(es) with the proceeds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPhotog Posted August 18, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello from Keith, Mesa, Arizona USA My second post. (First is under the Film Forum area.) I have purchased and not yet received my first Leica. It is an M3 built in 1960 and is in excellent condition with the L seal still intact. First thing, it will go in to a reputable Leica repair facility for a CLA. Also awaiting a SUMMICRON 50mm DR f2.0 with goggles. Next up is a search for the MR4 CdS meter to round out the system. Not too interested (YET?) in other lenses for the M3. I pretty much like film cameras in general. I do have the digital Nikon D300s, D700 and a FujiFilm X100s. They are great but film is still my favorite medium and always will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LashellArent Posted August 20, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 20, 2013 welcome abroad, i am sure u would enjoy the stay here, make it memorable one here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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