ALLESPACH Posted March 1, 2008 Share #1 Â Posted March 1, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) My girlfriend discovered her grandfather's old Leica in Greece - it is: Â Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Germany, Nr. 630166 Â The lense has the text : Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar Summarit f=5cm 1:15 Nr.999797 Â Any idea where I can find more information? Value? Age? Useability? Photos? Specs? Â I would appreciate any information, Â Thanks, Â David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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telewatt Posted March 1, 2008 Share #2 Â Posted March 1, 2008 Hello David, Â the camera is a IIIf from 1952... and the lens is 1952 too.... Â regards, Â Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLESPACH Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share #3 Â Posted March 1, 2008 Thanks so much. Can't wait to get my hands on it....... Â David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telewatt Posted March 1, 2008 Share #4  Posted March 1, 2008 Thanks so much. Can't wait to get my hands on it....... David  You are still waiting to see the camera?...you have no idea how it looks like?...  You can see the lens and some pictures here "my new summarit..."  Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLESPACH Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share #5  Posted March 1, 2008 Actually, no. I have found a Leica IIIf on Ebay........ stating bid is U.S.$525..... I just love old Leicas, and want to use it...... see attached photo from Ebay. Is this it?  David 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! 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/46770-info-leica-drp-ernst-leitz-wetzlar-germany-nr-630166/?do=findComment&comment=498437'>More sharing options...
telewatt Posted March 1, 2008 Share #6 Â Posted March 1, 2008 yes, looks like a early IIIF.... Â Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLESPACH Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share #7 Â Posted March 1, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Really appreciate your taking the time, Telewatt - decent photos and info on the IIIf here - Â Pacific Rim Camera : Photographica Pages: Leica IIIF Â Is this something worth holding on to? Using? Finding more lenses? Â Thanks, Â David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telewatt Posted March 1, 2008 Share #8 Â Posted March 1, 2008 The IIIf is a nice camera, you can work with..some times the older cameras needs some cleaning of the shutter, but then they are working for the next years... Â jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLESPACH Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share #9 Â Posted March 1, 2008 Last question, promise. Â Any idea where I can purchase additional lenses, flash and accessories? Â This is going to be fun. Â Thanks again. Â David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telewatt Posted March 1, 2008 Share #10 Â Posted March 1, 2008 A lot of camera shops are having lenses and accessories.. But first I would look if you feel comfort with the camera... Â Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 2, 2008 Share #11 Â Posted March 2, 2008 If you'll find it in good conditions, this is a very pleasant camera... and has a certain interest for it belongs to the first batch of IIIf with the new shutter (has 1/25.. 1/50 ... 1/75, batch started at 615.000) ; very probable it hasn't the self timer, which was added as standard later on (but could be added to the existing models of your kind, so it could even have it). Â and the Summarit, if with clean glass, is a fine lens to use: was the topo luminosity lens at that times, and, btw, yours has also a fine number (999.xxx ...collectors like those "near-round" numbers... ). Â Lot of lenses can be easily find on the market for this camera, and rather common items like the Elmar 90, the Hektor 135, the Summaron 35 are not too costly and very usable too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLESPACH Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share #12  Posted March 2, 2008 Thanks very much for the advice and information - this is going to be a lot of fun. And, yes, there are many, many lenses & accessories for this camera on the market - I especially like the (very expensive) Leicavit rapid winder..... This morning I got a photo of the actual camera - she says the leather is BROWN - and I have found no references to a BROWN IIIf RD - and thoughts on that?  Thanks again,  David 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! 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/46770-info-leica-drp-ernst-leitz-wetzlar-germany-nr-630166/?do=findComment&comment=499163'>More sharing options...
ejd Posted March 2, 2008 Share #13 Â Posted March 2, 2008 The lens in your photo looks like a Russian Jupiter-12 35mm f2.8 Â Rgds, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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