pbandj Posted August 27, 2007 Share #1 Posted August 27, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) My wife has a Leica in mint condition she receied from her dad after he past away. The camera is still in it's original leather case. We do not have any instructions or orginal packaging. The engraved on the top of the camera is: Leica DRP Nr 658268 Ernst Leitz 6mbH Wetzlar Germany here's what is engraved on the lens: Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar Summicron f=5cm 1:2 Nr 1091347 do i need to post up a pic of the camera so someone can idenity it? Thanks in advance for your answers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doubice Posted August 27, 2007 Share #2 Posted August 27, 2007 Paul, Your wife has a Leica model IIIf, manufactured in 1953. The 50mm Summicron lens is of the same vintage and would have come with the camera when new. Value could be anywhere between US$300.00 to US$600.00, depending on the outfit's mechanical and cosmetic condition. As always - best indication of value is to do a 'Completed Items' search on eBay. Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted August 27, 2007 Share #3 Posted August 27, 2007 If in working order ie shutter speeds accurate and lens focusing not stiff etc etc then it is a very usable camera ... even if in neeed of a service it would be worth keeping and using ... are you considering selling it or do you need a value for insurance? As is your first post here are you considering joining us .. and maybe acquiring some more lenses? Instructions are easily obtained ... basically same as any other manual rangefinder camera in use but you need to know how to load the film properly. Dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted August 27, 2007 Share #4 Posted August 27, 2007 This should be a lllf Red Dial (the numbers around the base of the top shutter speed dial will be dark red rather than black). I have the same camera which I use regularly. The Summicron lens is an excellent performer. Assuming its all in good condition and working order then value could be £250 - £500 for the body and about £150 - £250 for the lens (upper range is dealer price with g'tees). Condition is all with Leica gear. I'm assuming its not mint as its not boxed and sounds as though it was used as normal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted August 27, 2007 Share #5 Posted August 27, 2007 The above replies have said it all: in your family has arrived what, definitely, is A VERY VERY FINE AND GOOD PIECE OF PHOTO GEAR : now.. it's up to you ! A IIIf and a Summicron 50, in good conditions I hope, have a value: you can sell themon ebay, take the money and stop so...or... use it and see if... something clickes on your mind... and then join the club of people who, for the most disparate reasons, get addicted to the special feeling that Leitz gear can donate. Just as a collector's conclusion... I suppose the lens is RETRACTABLE... wouldn't it be so... well, the Summicron 50 not retcratable is a SUPER RARE item... a dream for many collectors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted August 27, 2007 Share #6 Posted August 27, 2007 I suppose the lens is RETRACTABLE... wouldn't it be so... well, the Summicron 50 not retcratable is a SUPER RARE item... a dream for many collectors. Luigi, it would be nice, but a 50mm Summicron Nr. 1 091 347 would have been made in 1953. This is a few years before a non-collapsible version version was introduced in either M or screw mount....... Ciao, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted August 27, 2007 Share #7 Posted August 27, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, a 50mm Summicron Nr. 1 091 347 would have been made in 1953.Yes. The only question could be: is it a "yellow" one? The radioactive ones, with Thorium oxyd (ThO²) glasses.I doubt, but who knows. "Yellows" were still made in 1952. Cheers, Ph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
espollito Posted August 28, 2007 Share #8 Posted August 28, 2007 Instructions are easily obtained ... basically same as any other manual rangefinder camera in use but you need to know how to load the film properly. Dunk instructions are easily obtained? where? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted August 28, 2007 Share #9 Posted August 28, 2007 Here, just for example: /www.photobooksonline.com/books/userbk10RFPS.html and also "Net only" reproduced old manuals, downloadable, can be found Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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