LEICA LEITZ IA UPGRADE III MOD. D BLACK PAINT +NICKEL RANGEFINDER CAMERA #20122
Description
-Serial #20122
-Black paint finish
-First batch first year production
-Originally a Leica I (model A) but the camera was sent back to Leica and converted into Leica III with the front slow speed dial, lugs added, integrated rangefinder and viewfinder.
-Serial #20122
-Black paint finish
-First batch first year production
-Originally a Leica I (model A) but the camera was sent back to Leica and converted into Leica III with the front slow speed dial, lugs added, integrated rangefinder and viewfinder.
Professionally done by Leica
-Interesting that the original FLAT film advance dial was not changed. NICE! Vintage flat style with the smaller knurling
-Interesting that the original FLAT film advance dial was not changed. NICE! Vintage flat style with the smaller knurling
Also, very nice # and engraving GERMANY on the shoe
A very clean camera!
Details
-Speeds B, T, 1" - 1/1000
-Cat No. LENEU
Includes
-Camera only
Cosmetics 8.5/10
-No dings, dents or major marks
-Leatherette is all intact
-Black finish is very clean overall
-Very pretty and the nickel finish is also very nice!
Mechanics 8/10
-Slow shutter needs a CLA
Details
-Speeds B, T, 1" - 1/1000
-Cat No. LENEU
Includes
-Camera only
Cosmetics 8.5/10
-No dings, dents or major marks
-Leatherette is all intact
-Black finish is very clean overall
-Very pretty and the nickel finish is also very nice!
Mechanics 8/10
-Slow shutter needs a CLA
Rangefinder and camera functions are working well.
Optics 9/10
-Viewfinder is bright and clean
-Rangefinder is clean and clear
Optics 9/10
-Viewfinder is bright and clean
-Rangefinder is clean and clear
A beautiful 5 digit early camera with a very nice history and upgrade
A pleasure to have and enjoy!