DesmondUM Posted June 4 Share #1 Posted June 4 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I bought a Leicaflex black SL recently. I checked the serial number (no. 1386031) on https://www.base2photo.com/Photography/Tips/Database/Leica/SerialNumbers?camerasn=1386031&lenssn= and it says 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! 1975 SL2. On a friend's suggestion, I also went down the list on https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Serial_Numbers_Leica_Cameras, and the serial number matches with 1975 SL2. But the one I have is clearly a SL1. Is there a problem? Any feedback will be much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1975 SL2. On a friend's suggestion, I also went down the list on https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Serial_Numbers_Leica_Cameras, and the serial number matches with 1975 SL2. But the one I have is clearly a SL1. Is there a problem? Any feedback will be much appreciated. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/421877-leicaflex-sl-serial-number-enquiry/?do=findComment&comment=5812228'>More sharing options...
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a.noctilux Posted July 18 Share #2 Posted July 18 In Wiki I see 100 SL made in 1974, in this range of your Leicaflex SL, have a look here ... 1386001~ 1386100~ Leicaflex SL 1974 100~ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachykeen Posted September 12 Share #3 Posted September 12 None of the serial number lists published online is 100% accurate. If you want details about a specific camera/serial number, your best bet is to contact Leica Support in Wetzlar. Most of the time they can even give you a service history record. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregNski Posted September 12 Share #4 Posted September 12 Summilux.net also says it is a 1975 SL2. They are probably all drawing from the same, incorrect, data. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted September 14 Share #5 Posted September 14 Bottom Line: Leitz/Leica's reputation for "precision" was based on their engineering skills, not on their record-keeping skills (which at times amounted to hand-written records in ledgers.) Especially as translated by amateurish collectors and "list-makers," often years after the fact. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachykeen Posted September 14 Share #6 Posted September 14 There are a few issues with the online serial numbers according to Leica Some serial numbers have been recycled Online lists are based on assumptions, especially "Serial number X was used for Model ABC, Serial Number X + 5000 was used by Model ABC, so everything in between must be Model ABC, too". This is definitely not the case. Numbers in certain ranges have been definitely used for different camera and lens models. I've approached Leica a couple of times when I found a camera or lens not lining up with the online serial number lists and the outcome was each time the same. "Yes, the online lists are wrong, according to our records this number belongs to a model XYZ, not ABC" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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