echorec Posted November 22, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 22, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Here it is. I paid more than Dunk suggested but I got a one owner camera, a Swedish owners manual (dated 1927) and the camera felt very good in my hands. 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/69268-leica-i-bought-it/?do=findComment&comment=724022'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 22, 2008 Posted November 22, 2008 Hi echorec, Take a look here Leica I - Bought it. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted November 22, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 22, 2008 Very nice! Don't forget the next Barnack challenge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alw Posted November 22, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 22, 2008 What a piece of history! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flatfour Posted November 22, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 22, 2008 Congratulations - they are fun cameras and work well being very sharp at middle distances, not so sharp at long distance i.e. over 50 feet. 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/69268-leica-i-bought-it/?do=findComment&comment=724096'>More sharing options...
Erik van Straten Posted November 22, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2008 Here it is. I paid more than Dunk suggested but I got a one owner camera, a Swedish owners manual (dated 1927) and the camera felt very good in my hands. You have another beautiful piece! Sweden is a goldmine for wonderful Leica's. Can you please give me the serial number? Erik. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkinon Posted November 22, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 22, 2008 Here it is. I paid more than Dunk suggested but I got a one owner camera, a Swedish owners manual (dated 1927) and the camera felt very good in my hands. A very beautyful 4 - digit IA. Serial No. expected between 4800 - 7000. The speed dial knurling is typically in the 5500 range. Quite rare is the unmarked aluminium front cap. regards - Ottmar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted November 23, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 23, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Enjoy it in good health ... it looks good .. and good to have the accessories especially the case. Cheers dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks for all the comments! The number is 6847. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mith986 Posted November 23, 2008 Share #9 Posted November 23, 2008 Stunning, congratulations !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted November 23, 2008 Share #10 Posted November 23, 2008 Nice one Gunnar, here is mine in original condition I have the ETRIN case too in mint condition. the camera is ingraved Optiker Koch Zurich on top of the viewfinder. with the camera I got a lot of accessories and may be 12 rolls of pre war negatives. 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/69268-leica-i-bought-it/?do=findComment&comment=724987'>More sharing options...
echorec Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted November 23, 2008 Hi JC, yours is really beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted November 23, 2008 Share #12 Posted November 23, 2008 Hi Gunnar, Very nice ! congratulations Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flatfour Posted November 25, 2008 Share #13 Posted November 25, 2008 jc - Was the collar around the shutter button standard ?. Mine doesn't have one and I notice in von Hasbroeck some have and some haven't. I wonder therefore if it was an extra or whether mine has been lost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted November 25, 2008 Share #14 Posted November 25, 2008 nice cameras guys! I want one too! Cheers OLAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted November 25, 2008 Share #15 Posted November 25, 2008 jc - Was the collar around the shutter button standard ?. Mine doesn't have one and I notice in von Hasbroeck some have and some haven't. I wonder therefore if it was an extra or whether mine has been lost. Yes, it was standard. Many went missing as the collar had to be removed to attach a cable release........ Also, during the 1950's when a plethora of Leica copies came out of Japan, there used to be many 'soft' releases, which screwed in place of the regular collar. That probably also accounts for the missing standard collars. Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted November 25, 2008 Share #16 Posted November 25, 2008 jc - Was the collar around the shutter button standard ?. Mine doesn't have one and I notice in von Hasbroeck some have and some haven't. I wonder therefore if it was an extra or whether mine has been lost Yes, it was standard. Many went missing as the collar had to be removed to attach a cable release........ Also, during the 1950's when a plethora of Leica copies came out of Japan, there used to be many 'soft' releases, which screwed in place of the regular collar. That probably also accounts for the missing standard collars. Best, Jan Yes it is, was lucky to get also the soft release that is of the first model screwing on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik van Straten Posted November 25, 2008 Share #17 Posted November 25, 2008 Yes, it was standard. Many went missing as the collar had to be removed to attach a cable release........ I wonder if that is true. On the oldest pictures the Leica I (Fritz Vith, 1930) it is always without the release guard. I think the release guard wasn't introduced until the advent of the Leica II. Erik. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik van Straten Posted November 25, 2008 Share #18 Posted November 25, 2008 Picture in Fritz Vith, Leica Handbook, 1930. I think the oldest picture of a Leica I without mushroom release. Erik. 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/69268-leica-i-bought-it/?do=findComment&comment=727685'>More sharing options...
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