alphonse2501 Posted February 16, 2022 Share #1 Posted February 16, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Last December I bought Leica MDa from Ebay. Seller included Visoflex II, Nikkor-H Auto 2.8cm/3.5 (non-thick mark) and adapter for the lens. At beginning I thought this was an ordinary 1969 MDa (1245***). I haven't tried to ask Leica archive for modern M equipment, so I send email about my MDa, M5 and lenses to find out any information. Peter (again) replied: For some serial numbers I can only tell you the year of manufacture. I've included it for you below. (in red) Leica M5 135**** produced in 1972 Summicron 2/50mm 244**** produced in 1970 Summicron-C 2/40mm 255**** produced in 1972 Leica MDa 1245*** delivered on 11.09.2001 (This has wax seal with a curvy letter "u") At first I was a little disappoint for M5 and lenses only have production year in their archive, and then saw the delivery date on MDa... A Leica has 1969 serials with the delivery date after 32 years? It can be a coincidence for made a delivery on historically significant date, but it looks quite late to sell a camera from inventory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 16, 2022 Posted February 16, 2022 Hi alphonse2501, Take a look here A 1969 Leica MDa delivered on 2001. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
250swb Posted February 16, 2022 Share #2 Posted February 16, 2022 I suspect it's just a typo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted February 16, 2022 Share #3 Posted February 16, 2022 Whats special about the 9th of November? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted February 16, 2022 Share #4 Posted February 16, 2022 I'm sure the MDa can be delivered on 2001, after repair or CLA. OP can we see the wax seal, "u" ? 👇 I have one MDa that I use often, and it works well without returning for repair/CLA. Original seal "L" in "haut relief" script, # 1 293 xxx from 1971-72n incredible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted February 16, 2022 Share #5 Posted February 16, 2022 4 hours ago, frame-it said: Whats special about the 9th of November? The Atlantic separates the 9th of November from the 11th of September. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphonse2501 Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted February 17, 2022 18 hours ago, a.noctilux said: I'm sure the MDa can be delivered on 2001, after repair or CLA. OP can we see the wax seal, "u" ? 👇 I have one MDa that I use often, and it works well without returning for repair/CLA. Original seal "L" in "haut relief" script, # 1 293 xxx from 1971-72n incredible. This is very difficult without proper equipments. 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! 1 1 Quote 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/329856-a-1969-leica-mda-delivered-on-2001/?do=findComment&comment=4385138'>More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 17, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 17, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) In this article is a list of official Leica repair shops and their seals https://f22cameras.com/en/names-in-leica-world-2 if it is a 'U' it's been serviced in Mexico at some time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted February 17, 2022 Share #8 Posted February 17, 2022 Thanks for the "U" picture . So not Wetzlar ... Leitz Wetzlar used to seal with very nice script "L", here is factory seal for example. 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! Quote 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/329856-a-1969-leica-mda-delivered-on-2001/?do=findComment&comment=4385294'>More sharing options...
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