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LEICA LEITZ IIIF BETRIEBSK Nr.384 RD/ST +LENS SET LOOHN INTERNAL +PAPERS! RARE!
$3,995.00
Product SKU: 30391
Description
Serial #384
Serial #384
Lens Serial #1048876
Made in Wetzlar, Germany
Betriebsk or Betriebskamera stands for "works camera". They
were used internally by Leica company employees for testing,
internal photographic/advertising work or as demos models at Photokina or workshops.
Classic and top of the line Leica IIIF camera body with the Red Dial and SELF TIMER
Flash synchronization ring added below the shutter speed knob.
Red dial has 1/75, 1/50, 1/25, 1/5(On slow speed dial) speeds
This is a VERY VERY rare camera. Many of the Betreibsk cameras were actually in the M line. Rarely marked and see on LTM Barnack style cameras. Very nice and fabulous example.
An incredible find and in such nice condition!
Made in Wetzlar, Germany
Betriebsk or Betriebskamera stands for "works camera". They
were used internally by Leica company employees for testing,
internal photographic/advertising work or as demos models at Photokina or workshops.
Classic and top of the line Leica IIIF camera body with the Red Dial and SELF TIMER
Flash synchronization ring added below the shutter speed knob.
Red dial has 1/75, 1/50, 1/25, 1/5(On slow speed dial) speeds
This is a VERY VERY rare camera. Many of the Betreibsk cameras were actually in the M line. Rarely marked and see on LTM Barnack style cameras. Very nice and fabulous example.
An incredible find and in such nice condition!
The most remarkable and rare parts the original papers from the ERNST LEITZ factory receipt when the camera was released out of the factory to the worker Mr. Wolfgang Burre.
These cameras were never to be released and this obviously was allowed and signed off to be sold to him on April 17, 1968 for the total of 137.50 DM.
Paid on April 19, 1968 and released to Mr. Burre, stamped and paid
Wonderful to have such a document and never have I seen this kind of paperwork for an internal BETRIEBSK camera.
A great camera all time classic set along with the paperwork.
RARE and SPECIAL!
Details
Speeds T, B, 1" - 1/1000
Built-in 50mm viewfinder
Built-in rangefinder
Cat No. LOOHN
Includes
Leica IIIF RD/ST
Details
Speeds T, B, 1" - 1/1000
Built-in 50mm viewfinder
Built-in rangefinder
Cat No. LOOHN
Includes
Leica IIIF RD/ST
Elmar 50mm f3.5 RED SCALE
Original bill of sale dated 1968
Cosmetics 8.5/10
No dings, dents or major marks
Top and bottom plate show the usual bright marks
Leatherette is all intact.
Lugs are clean
Cosmetics 8.5/10
No dings, dents or major marks
Top and bottom plate show the usual bright marks
Leatherette is all intact.
Lugs are clean
A clean camera overall
Mechanics 8/10
Shutter speeds seem accurate
The 1 second setting seems a little slow but the camera functions are working well
Optics 9+/10
Viewfinder/rangefinder is clean
No fog, fungus, haze, or separation in the rangefinder
Mechanics 8/10
Shutter speeds seem accurate
The 1 second setting seems a little slow but the camera functions are working well
Optics 9+/10
Viewfinder/rangefinder is clean
No fog, fungus, haze, or separation in the rangefinder
Lens is clean and clear!
I can not stress the RARITY and the excitement around this camera.
I can not stress the RARITY and the excitement around this camera.
Almost impossible to find. I have had several MIDLAND marked example which sell for $5000-$10000 but these Betriebsk cameras are actually more rare and harder to find in LTM Screw mount. Most Betriebsk cameras were M3 and M2 made in the 1950 and 1960.
A must have for any collector or enthusiast with such fine heritage with the papers.
Truly magnificent and a golden opportunity.
A must have for any collector or enthusiast with such fine heritage with the papers.
Truly magnificent and a golden opportunity.