willeica Posted February 17, 2023 Share #221 Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, nitroplait said: Without strap lugs, it is a little too much freedom for my stomach. I wouldn't want to see the camera fly away. Get one with a 'bra strap' like this ESMIT 😀, although, be warned, these are very rare 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! This one is from before the screw in the base was used and became universal. There was also an ESNAR type case (no space for rangefinder) with this feature. I have only seen maybe 3 examples of the ESMIT case, mine, one in the von Einem book and maybe one more at auction. The original case for a Leica was the ETRIN, introduced in 1925, which was a handbag or purse type shoulder case from which the camera could be withdrawn for use. The ETRIN on the right has a holder for two FILCA cassettes and can take a rangefinder as can the slightly smaller version of the ETRIN in the centre. This has a different clasp, sometimes seen on early cases. Some early cases like this also have ribbed leather. There is quite a variation in early Leitz/Leica cases, which may indicate that they were outsourced or that crafts people within the factor were given a degree of creative scope. Finally, you will see that the closed ESMIT on the left has no screw underneath, hence the need for a 'bra strap'. I have an almost identical case from a year or two later, which came with a close focus IA with a rangefinder, but which has a screw underneath and no 'bra strap'. The ETRINs are here with contents that came in them The wide range of variation in early Leica equipment never ceases to amaze. William Edited February 17, 2023 by willeica 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! This one is from before the screw in the base was used and became universal. There was also an ESNAR type case (no space for rangefinder) with this feature. I have only seen maybe 3 examples of the ESMIT case, mine, one in the von Einem book and maybe one more at auction. The original case for a Leica was the ETRIN, introduced in 1925, which was a handbag or purse type shoulder case from which the camera could be withdrawn for use. The ETRIN on the right has a holder for two FILCA cassettes and can take a rangefinder as can the slightly smaller version of the ETRIN in the centre. This has a different clasp, sometimes seen on early cases. Some early cases like this also have ribbed leather. There is quite a variation in early Leitz/Leica cases, which may indicate that they were outsourced or that crafts people within the factor were given a degree of creative scope. Finally, you will see that the closed ESMIT on the left has no screw underneath, hence the need for a 'bra strap'. I have an almost identical case from a year or two later, which came with a close focus IA with a rangefinder, but which has a screw underneath and no 'bra strap'. The ETRINs are here with contents that came in them The wide range of variation in early Leica equipment never ceases to amaze. William ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4689417'>More sharing options...
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Matlock Posted February 17, 2023 Share #222 Posted February 17, 2023 26 minutes ago, LocalHero1953 said: Interesting: on mine the strap is not directly attached - it has attachment points with split rings. 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! Yes I have that model too. Luigi provided both styles (and maybe still does). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryel Posted February 24, 2023 Share #223 Posted February 24, 2023 Finally, giving a spin to another II. I had one before but had to return it due to some light leaks. Really enjoy this model without strap lug and no viewfinder telescope. Showing it @shirubadanieru’s style: 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! 4 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4698916'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share #224 Posted February 24, 2023 Just now, Aryel said: Finally, giving a spin to another II. I had one before but had to return it due to some light leaks. Really enjoy this model without strap lug and no viewfinder telescope. Showing it @shirubadanieru’s style: 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! Ahah I just realized that’s my style after you pointed it out! Beautiful combo, hope you enjoy it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted March 21, 2023 Share #225 Posted March 21, 2023 Leica Standard Model E (~1932/3) now with 3.5cm Elmar (~1938) and FISON (works well). Image shot on a Sony A7RII with a Grubb Stereo Lens from 1865. 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! 9 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4732466'>More sharing options...
Pintpot Posted March 25, 2023 Share #226 Posted March 25, 2023 111 c.1935 + f50/3.5 Elmar c.1935 FP4+ Ilfosol developer 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! 3 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4736222'>More sharing options...
greene881 Posted March 27, 2023 Share #227 Posted March 27, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 10/5/2022 at 10:32 AM, martin_horne said: Back from Camerawork’s and what superb work they’ve done. Very, very pleased! 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! May I enquire how long they took to return your camera. My Leica II has been with them over five months waiting for a service and reskin. I did email them two weeks ago but no response to date. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nf3996 Posted March 28, 2023 Share #228 Posted March 28, 2023 21 hours ago, greene881 said: May I enquire how long they took to return your camera. My Leica II has been with them over five months waiting for a service and reskin. I did email them two weeks ago but no response to date. I have also used Cameraworks, in my case back in 2020/2021 to service two lenses - a 50mm Elmar and a 35mm Summaron. I was without the lenses for about a year, but when returned they were as good as new. A long wait, but worth it. Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroplait Posted April 12, 2023 Share #229 Posted April 12, 2023 First color film of this year (Superia X-tra 400). With my newly overhauled IIIF and 3.5cm f/3.5 Summaron. 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! 8 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4748341'>More sharing options...
martin_horne Posted April 12, 2023 Share #230 Posted April 12, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 11:46 AM, greene881 said: May I enquire how long they took to return your camera. My Leica II has been with them over five months waiting for a service and reskin. I did email them two weeks ago but no response to date. Was just over 6 months in the end - worth every minute of the wait. A brand new camera and lens came back! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted April 18, 2023 Share #231 Posted April 18, 2023 My recently acquired iiif. 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! 12 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4753377'>More sharing options...
Lux50 Posted April 18, 2023 Share #232 Posted April 18, 2023 Nice looking IIIf - really like the gray covering!👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech-Dragon Posted April 24, 2023 Share #233 Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) Just received this diamond in the rough yesterday. Leica II, from the first large batch of the first II's in 1932. The 3.5cm Elmar has no serial number, standardized, and is the "snail cam" version. The listing mentioned an Elmar lens, but upon zooming in on the pictures, I realized it was a 35mm and not the more commonly seen 50mm. Quickly hit "pay now"! This combo has been sitting for who knows how long. Things move, for the most part. The body is in extremely good shape, with very little brassing. I'm really hoping for the lens to clean up, as it will be my uber compact setup with my Voightlander mini brightline finder. I'm gonna be sending these off to get serviced. Now to find a matching black paint hood for that lens....ooof! 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! Edited April 24, 2023 by Mech-Dragon 14 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4757191'>More sharing options...
jmp Posted April 24, 2023 Share #234 Posted April 24, 2023 My recently acquired Leica II from 1932, with its 50mm Elmar. All in superb condition. 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! 14 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4757296'>More sharing options...
alan mcfall Posted April 25, 2023 Share #235 Posted April 25, 2023 (edited) So enjoyable to receive a 93 year old leica that appears to be quite original. Not too many leica 1 cameras came originally with the Hektor lens. A high percentage were upgraded to interchangeable lens mount or to built in rangefinder cameras ( Ic, D or III). Band 1 suggests some 1330 cameras originally had the hektor lens. Again, many of these have been upgraded. Also, quite a few observations of apparently original hektor cameras are listed as model 1c in Band 1. Over the years, I have recorded about 80 hockey stick hektor cameras, about half of these have been upgraded to newer versions. Also, about 12 of the 80 original hektors are listed as standardized or 1c cameras. In summary, more than 1330 may have been made, but likely, more than half of those have been converted. The number lost or burried in war rubble is unknown. But, given the statistics of my recordings, I would expect no more than a few huhdred original (as built) model 1's with hektor lenses still exist. Here is camera 46847, appearing to be an original 1a hektor, with leather case and rangefinder and deer skin case for the rangefinder than came all together from an estate sale. Listed in Band 1 as a model 1c, but clearly a 1a. When received, one begins the process of trying to verify originality. Does it have strap lugs...no, does it have any indications of conversion to 1c such as the small cut out in the top plate that thte interchangable lenses required..... no, is the vulcanite with rear plug of the origninal grain and fitment....yes, are the knobs and viewfinder period correct....yes, does every screw appear to be perfect and unmarked by a non-factory tool.... yes, is the baseplate, lens distance scale and the rangefinder all in the same (in this case,( auf-zu and meter) non-export style....yes, is the hektor serialized...no, soes the hektor have the "high" early mm marking...yes. So, as near as I can tell, it is original. Other comments of course, welcome. 93 years young (1930) and maybe just like it left the factory, ok, with brassing. I know the rangefinder case is not needed when it is stored in the top of the outfit case, but it came inthe same package. 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! Edited April 25, 2023 by alan mcfall 11 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4758004'>More sharing options...
Mech-Dragon Posted April 25, 2023 Share #236 Posted April 25, 2023 Wow that is neat! I did not know that the I series included the 2.5 Hektor. Beautiful copy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanus53 Posted April 25, 2023 Share #237 Posted April 25, 2023 Leica II and III bright chrome, both with Hektor 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! 8 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4758321'>More sharing options...
martin_horne Posted May 9, 2023 Share #238 Posted May 9, 2023 On 10/5/2022 at 10:32 AM, martin_horne said: Back from Camerawork’s and what superb work they’ve done. Very, very pleased! 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! Currently for sale on eBay as a complete outfit if anyone is interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondo79 Posted June 11, 2023 Share #239 Posted June 11, 2023 My new Leica IIIc from 1949. 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! 6 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/323862-i-love-my-barnack/?do=findComment&comment=4791772'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2023 Share #240 Posted June 17, 2023 On 8/17/2022 at 1:18 PM, mmanda said: I rang Imaging by Design They can repair all Leica photographic equipment. They accept walk ins. There’s a cost to quote the repair that’s then deducted should one go ahead with repair at the end. for other brands she suggested people always ring first as they don’t have the same volume of Techs anymore so can’t do all brands. yay! I’ll be taking it for CLA and hopefully get lens fixed. Will update this once done. Any update on this, @mmanda? Did Imaging by Design service your IIIb? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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