LEICA LEITZ IIIC CIVILIAN GREY PAINT CAMERA +50MM F2 SUMMITAR LENS RARE CLEAN!
Description
Camera Serial #387893
Made in Wetzlar, Germany 1941 - 1942
50mm f2.0 Summitar
Lens Serial #859941
Made in Wetzlar, Germany 1939
Chrome finish
Post War example with small step under the A-R lever
Non-military, Civilian Grey paint finish
Matching GREY Vulcanite covering.
These are very interesting, beautiful and rare cameras.
Most IIIC Grey cameras are either K or WH cameras/lenses
This is essentially a POST WAR camera, after the war was over and these cameras were not designated or marked for the German Army, they were sold UNMARKED.
They are in every respect a MILITARY camera but unmarked!
RARE and BEAUTIFUL.
Leica did the same with the KE-7a as most were marked for the US ARMY and some Civilian cameras were later sold unmarked.
The Grey paint is wonderful, RARE, beautiful and a piece of history.
Camera Serial #387893
Made in Wetzlar, Germany 1941 - 1942
50mm f2.0 Summitar
Lens Serial #859941
Made in Wetzlar, Germany 1939
Chrome finish
Post War example with small step under the A-R lever
Non-military, Civilian Grey paint finish
Matching GREY Vulcanite covering.
These are very interesting, beautiful and rare cameras.
Most IIIC Grey cameras are either K or WH cameras/lenses
This is essentially a POST WAR camera, after the war was over and these cameras were not designated or marked for the German Army, they were sold UNMARKED.
They are in every respect a MILITARY camera but unmarked!
RARE and BEAUTIFUL.
Leica did the same with the KE-7a as most were marked for the US ARMY and some Civilian cameras were later sold unmarked.
The Grey paint is wonderful, RARE, beautiful and a piece of history.
Very attractive and stunning match with the chrome knobs, levers and lens.
One of the most attractive Barnack LTM cameras made in my humble opinion
Undervalued, historic, RARE and beautiful!
Details
Built in 50mm viewfinder
Speeds B, 1" - 1/1000
7 elements in 4 groups
Aperture range f2 - f16
Cat No. LOOHW
Includes
Leica 50mm Summitar f2 lens
Front lens cap
Take up spool
Cosmetics 9+/10
No ding, dents, scratches or major marks
Top plate and body in attractive "brassed" Gey paint finish
NICE RED marking on the shutter speed dial 1/30 and slow speed dial 1/30 to add that little bit extra NICE touch!
Details
Built in 50mm viewfinder
Speeds B, 1" - 1/1000
7 elements in 4 groups
Aperture range f2 - f16
Cat No. LOOHW
Includes
Leica 50mm Summitar f2 lens
Front lens cap
Take up spool
Cosmetics 9+/10
No ding, dents, scratches or major marks
Top plate and body in attractive "brassed" Gey paint finish
NICE RED marking on the shutter speed dial 1/30 and slow speed dial 1/30 to add that little bit extra NICE touch!
Beautiful condition overall and very well kept.
In collectors condition and
Mechanics 9+/10
Shutter speeds are working accurately
Rangefinder working well and camera functions are working well also.
Optics 9+/10
Viewfinder is bright and clean
No fungus, or scratches
Rangefinder is clean
The lens has very minor haze around the edge of the rear element
Mechanics 9+/10
Shutter speeds are working accurately
Rangefinder working well and camera functions are working well also.
Optics 9+/10
Viewfinder is bright and clean
No fungus, or scratches
Rangefinder is clean
The lens has very minor haze around the edge of the rear element
A very attractive camera with a great history. If this camera could speak, what did it see at that time and where did go.
As paint cameras are RARE, IIIC black sell for well over $15,000, for me the GREY is more attractive and in line with the times with the Military connection.
Looks stunning with the Patina, grey body and chrome highlight on the levers, knobs and highlighted parts throughout.
A pleasure to have and enjoy this RARE Civilian, unmarked Military camera and lens combination