jessieg Posted September 3, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I recently inherited a few cameras and lots of camera equipment from a photojournalist. Can anyone help identify what model of Leica this is? Any other information would be helpful too. Thank You! Jess 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/61790-help-identify-this-leica-model/?do=findComment&comment=643194'>More sharing options...
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rubenkok Posted September 3, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2008 Hi Jess, Welcome to the forum. Have a look at Leica Screw Mount Serial #'s Sorted by Number Del. Date 1956, Model IIIf, Starting # 810001, Ending # 815000, Batch 5000 Or the leicapages Le boîtier portant le numéro de série 813835 est un IIIf fabriqué en 1956 More: Leica Screw Mount Cameras (scroll down) and The Classic Camera/ Leica IIIf Hope this is some help. All the best Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted September 3, 2008 Share #3 Posted September 3, 2008 the lens is a 35mm widangle Summaron. Therefore you'll need a seperate viewfinder, such as VIOOH or SBLOO - the last is really brillant .The camera looks like it is in good shape .Have fun with the camera you sholuld load a film. yours OLAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 3, 2008 Share #4 Posted September 3, 2008 Welcome Jess, It looks like the self-timer is either cocked, or the lever is on wrong? I *think* that it should be pointed upward, to the 12 o'clock position when not engaged. That's a nice Summaron to use, too. I have one myself. The deep-set lens means it is quite resistant to flare, while still being relatively low-contrast (by today's standards). Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted September 3, 2008 Share #5 Posted September 3, 2008 I *think* that it should be pointed upward, to the 12 o'clock position when not engaged. definitely, yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 3, 2008 Share #6 Posted September 3, 2008 Hi The camera is a lllf Red Dial with Self Timer - quite a nice one! As Bill says the self timer has been cocked. Just wind the camera on and fire the sutter which should release the timer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted September 3, 2008 Share #7 Posted September 3, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) If the camera hasn't been used for a long time (as I presume is the case) you should take it to a competent camera mechanic with Leica experience, for a CLA (cleaning, lubrication and adjustment). That camera deserves it. The old man from the Age of the IIIf P.S. If you did not inherit an accessory 35mm finder, then Cosina/Voigtländer make good ones. The same Old man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessieg Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted September 4, 2008 Thank you all for the information...very helpful. I did also receive a couple of different viewfinders as well as lenses and additional information. I really don't know anything about it all or even what some of it is, but I look forward to learning more. Again, thank you all for your responses! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted September 4, 2008 Share #9 Posted September 4, 2008 We will gladly help out with identifications. Leitz/Leica accessory gear does carry either a five letter catalog codeword (before late 1950's) or a five digit code number, which ensure certain identity. Good photographs do also help. Don't overexpose them, because burnt-out highlights can hide important detail. As you know, both God and the Devil are in the details ... The old man again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessieg Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted September 4, 2008 Here are photos of some of the other items I have. Also, the other cameras I have are a praktica FX 2 with original leather case in good condition, a Dollina (on the camera is says Certo Dresden) that is not in great condition, and a revere 40. Also some lenses...here are the descriptions: Elgeet-Keystone 1 1/2" f:3.5 telephoto; Wollensak 6.5mm f/2.5 Wide Angle Cine Raptor; Leitz Nr. 1410775. I apologize...I know the last is not a good picture! Thanks again for all the info! Jess 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/61790-help-identify-this-leica-model/?do=findComment&comment=644643'>More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted September 4, 2008 Share #11 Posted September 4, 2008 nice stuff, SBLOO is the viewfinder you need for the 35mm Summaron. have fun, OLAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted September 7, 2008 Share #12 Posted September 7, 2008 Item # 1 (left in the first picture) does have an accessory shoe but I can't identify it. If it doesn't carry any code, it may not be Leitz manufacture, though it does look bear the Wetzlar look! To the right is of course a CHICO flash unit. SBLOO is a contemporary original 35mm bright frame finder, while SGVOO is the same for 9cm/90mm lenses, with manual parallax correction. Lower left is clearly a set of extension rings for close-up photography, of doubtful utility on a rangefinder camera. The FIKUS is the classic extendible slip-on hood for lenses with 36mm front ring diameter (3.5cm Elmar, 5cm Elmar and 9cm Elmar). It is marked with indexes giving proper extension for different focal lengths. And last is of course a short-stem tripod ball head FOOMU or 14105, last manufactured in 1960. My sincere congratulations. Good Leica screw-thread lenses are obtainable from reputable houses. My own nod goes to http://www.leicashop.com/ in Vienna. I would myself look for a 9cm Elmar, and maybe a 5cm Elmar or Summitar. The old man from the Age of the IIIf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted September 7, 2008 Share #13 Posted September 7, 2008 Item # 1 (left in the first picture) does have an accessory shoe but I can't identify it. If it doesn't carry any code, it may not be Leitz manufacture, though it does look bear the Wetzlar look! To the right is of course a CHICO flash unit. I had an item #1 about 1970. It's a "hotshoe" adapter for CHICO that lets you have a viewfinder and flash mounted at the same time. The protrusion on the left next to the mounting foot contains a plug that fits the sync socket of a IIIf or IIf or 'g' series, and the shoe on the folding arm has contacts that connect to contacts in the CHICO's foot - but not IRC the same as on a standard hotshoe. To use it with a standard electronic flash I just cut off the protrusion with the sync plug to make room for the plug on the sync cord. I used a nice little Braun unit with a powerpack that went in a jacket pocket and a light compact flash head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted September 7, 2008 Share #14 Posted September 7, 2008 I had an item #1 about 1970. It's a "hotshoe" adapter for CHICO that lets you have a viewfinder and flash mounted at the same time. The protrusion on the left next to the mounting foot contains a plug that fits the sync socket of a IIIf or IIf or 'g' series, and the shoe on the folding arm has contacts that connect to contacts in the CHICO's foot - but not IRC the same as on a standard hotshoe. [ ... ] Interesting! Can Jessieg see any code word or number on the item? I don't seem to be able to find it in the literature. The old man from the Age of Inquisitive Old Men Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted September 7, 2008 Share #15 Posted September 7, 2008 Interesting! Can Jessieg see any code word or number on the item? I don't seem to be able to find it in the literature. A bit of googling suggests it's DFHOO or DFOOB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted September 7, 2008 Share #16 Posted September 7, 2008 This would be the whole set: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/485364-post26.html yours OLAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huubl Posted September 9, 2008 Share #17 Posted September 9, 2008 Hi The camera is a lllf Red Dial with Self Timer - quite a nice one! As Bill says the self timer has been cocked. Just wind the camera on and fire the sutter which should release the timer. The selftimer should be disengaged pushing the chrome button in the selftimer ring, not the shutter release! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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