algrove Posted February 7 Share #1 Posted February 7 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a Barnack 1931 1 C. How about you? 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 February 7 by algrove 7 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/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5753465'>More sharing options...
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thomas_schertel Posted February 7 Share #2 Posted February 7 1930 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! yours sincerely Thomas 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! yours sincerely Thomas ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5753480'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 7 Share #3 Posted February 7 (edited) Only 1930. Converted from a 1 Model A to a 1 Model C but as it was bought to take snaps the modification makes the camera far more useful for my needs. 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! Philip. Edited February 7 by pippy 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5753538'>More sharing options...
SpotmaticSP Posted February 7 Share #4 Posted February 7 Unfortunately my II has a 1929 serial number 23983 but nothing in the camera comes from that year. I even have a chrome Standard with serial number 10279, but the body was made in late 30's. 🙂 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! 7 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/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5753575'>More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted February 7 Share #5 Posted February 7 If the serial number is correct, 1929.I use it occasionally, and will more if I can work out why (and how to fix) the film being slightly crooked across the film gate. Even if I don't use it, it has huge sentimental. 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/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5753605'>More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted February 7 Share #6 Posted February 7 (edited) I also have a 1929 1A that was converted to a model II. Added a no-serial 11 o'clock Elmar. 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 February 7 by TomB_tx 7 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/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5753610'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 7 Share #7 Posted February 7 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, gbealnz said: If the serial number is correct, 1929.I use it occasionally, and will more if I can work out why (and how to fix) the film being slightly crooked across the film gate. Even if I don't use it, it has huge sentimental. 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! That is a really lovely set you have there and especially so if there is a sentimental aspect involved. I could well be wrong but my understanding is that these early cameras (and, it follows, the insides of their baseplates) were intended to be used with Leitz reloadable cassettes which were of a different height in comparison to the pre-loaded 35mm film cassettes which came along many years after these cameras were designed. As such (AFAIK) pre-loaded film cassettes sit lower in the 'feeder' chamber and the film, therefore, runs into the take-up-spool chamber at a slight angle. Fitting a small grommet onto the inner part of the baseplate to raise the height of a film cassette a few millimetres should ensure that the film is drawn parallel to the film gate. This has been my solution and it works well for me. I'm certain folks far better informed than myself will be able to give better answers. Philip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted February 8 Author Share #8 Posted February 8 Loving all the images. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan mcfall Posted February 8 Share #9 Posted February 8 1925 But returned to the factory on Sept. 29, 1930 for upgrades (2,15,16), and returned again on March 15, 1938 for more upgrades (4,8). Ended up like a black IIIa ( 1/1000sec). Should be 100 years old later this year. 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 1 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/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5753695'>More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted February 8 Share #10 Posted February 8 3 hours ago, pippy said: That is a really lovely set you have there and especially so if there is a sentimental aspect involved. I could well be wrong but my understanding is that these early cameras (and, it follows, the insides of their baseplates) were intended to be used with Leitz reloadable cassettes which were of a different height in comparison to the pre-loaded 35mm film cassettes which came along many years after these cameras were designed. As such (AFAIK) pre-loaded film cassettes sit lower in the 'feeder' chamber and the film, therefore, runs into the take-up-spool chamber at a slight angle. Fitting a small grommet onto the inner part of the baseplate to raise the height of a film cassette a few millimetres should ensure that the film is drawn parallel to the film gate. This has been my solution and it works well for me. I'm certain folks far better informed than myself will be able to give better answers. Philip. Crikey Philip, you might have nailed it, thank you. I have a selection of the brass reloadable cassettes, so will try one. Or perhaps try your grommet/spacer idea, simpler too. I recalled a while back quite a discussion on the varying reloadable cassettes, and that some worked for specific cameras etc. Maybe the grommet/spacer is easier. Thank you though, will try it. Gary 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeica Posted February 8 Share #11 Posted February 8 (edited) Leica I Model A No 1661 delivered on 3 July 1926 to Foto Magasinet in Kopenhagen. Minus its paint and original vulcanite, but otherwise with all original features. I have used this to get some nice pictures. 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! Grubb Patent Aplanatic No 509 with unusual, for its time, helicoid focus, which was not really common until many years later with the introduction of helicoid focus for the Goerz Anschutz and the Leitz Anastigmat. Made in Dublin between 1857 and 1860. I have used a later and smaller Grubb Aplanatic from the 1870s to take images using a Leitz bellows. This one is just too big for the bellows. I have quite a few items, cameras and lenses etc, from the 19th Century, so any of my Leitz/Leica items are 'babies' by comparison. William Edited February 8 by willeica 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Grubb Patent Aplanatic No 509 with unusual, for its time, helicoid focus, which was not really common until many years later with the introduction of helicoid focus for the Goerz Anschutz and the Leitz Anastigmat. Made in Dublin between 1857 and 1860. I have used a later and smaller Grubb Aplanatic from the 1870s to take images using a Leitz bellows. This one is just too big for the bellows. I have quite a few items, cameras and lenses etc, from the 19th Century, so any of my Leitz/Leica items are 'babies' by comparison. William ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5753780'>More sharing options...
algrove Posted February 8 Author Share #12 Posted February 8 This thread has become a real learning experience for me. Thanks all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted February 8 Share #13 Posted February 8 1930 Leica IA 1930 Leica IA uprated in IIIa sync 1930 Compur Leica 1930 Leica IC 1930 Leica IC uprated in IIa sync No more older than them 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroplait Posted February 8 Share #14 Posted February 8 8 hours ago, willeica said: Leica I Model A No 1661 delivered on 3 July 1926 to Foto Magasinet in Kopenhagen. Intersting release button William. Is that original? I live in Copenhagen, "Foto Magasinet" is kind of of a generic name. Would you happen to have any more details? a postal code perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroplait Posted February 8 Share #15 Posted February 8 A Leica IA from 1930: 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! And a IA (1929) modified to a IID presumably around 1933: 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! And a IA (1929) modified to a IID presumably around 1933: ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5754014'>More sharing options...
romanus53 Posted February 8 Share #16 Posted February 8 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! Two Leica I A from 1929 modified to Standard, one kept the black paind, one got a chromed body, lenses got new mountings but kept the old glasses. 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Two Leica I A from 1929 modified to Standard, one kept the black paind, one got a chromed body, lenses got new mountings but kept the old glasses. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5754204'>More sharing options...
lukeadair Posted February 9 Share #17 Posted February 9 Sadly, I cannot make it back to the 1920s, but if my specs are correct, this beauty is pretty close. 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! 5 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/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5754273'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted February 9 Share #18 Posted February 9 Upgrades 63758, originally 1931 model 1, upgraded to 11, serviced by the late Peter Grisaffi a few yearsago. With un-numbered nickel Elmar lated upgraded to 7 o'clock and with post-war coating. Time to put a film through it. 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! 5 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/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5754301'>More sharing options...
jerzy Posted February 9 Share #19 Posted February 9 not that old as the one from Alan, 413 from 1926 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/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5754313'>More sharing options...
beoon Posted February 9 Share #20 Posted February 9 (edited) Delivered to W. Maes in Dortmund on 25th May 1925 - No 442 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 February 9 by beoon 15 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/419118-how-old-can-you-go/?do=findComment&comment=5754528'>More sharing options...
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