LEICA I MODEL A NICKEL BLACK PAINT HOCKEY STICK CAMERA +50MM F2.5 HEKTOR +CAP
Description
-Serial #No 45233
-Black paint/nickel finish
-Made in 1930 in Wetzlar, Germany
-Rare very early Leica I (Model A) hockey stick style infinity focus lock
-Features the non-feathered arrows, hockey stick infinity focus lock and nickel plate finish on the knobs and lens
-Serial #No 45233
-Black paint/nickel finish
-Made in 1930 in Wetzlar, Germany
-Rare very early Leica I (Model A) hockey stick style infinity focus lock
-Features the non-feathered arrows, hockey stick infinity focus lock and nickel plate finish on the knobs and lens
A very uncommon HEKTOR version as most were Elmar.
Faster and premium Hektor F2.5 lens!
Only 1330 of these Ia with HEKTOR sets were ever made of the 58000+ Leica Ia made.
Very rare and desirable!
Details
-Built-in Hector 50mm f2.5 lens
-Hockey stick infinity focus lock
-Black paint/nickel finish
-Cat No. LEVIR ( CODE for the Hector 50mm 2.5 Ia )
Includes
-50mm f2.5 Hektor lens
-Front lens cap
Cosmetics 8.5/10
-No dings or dents on body
The black vulcanite is all intact
-Minor brassing but nice overall!
CLEAN!
Mechanics 9/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-All other camera functions are working normally
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture is smooth, a little stiff but still nice
Optics 9/10
-Viewfinder is clean and clear
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
A RARE and very nice example of an all time classic Leica Ia hockey stick camera.
Details
-Built-in Hector 50mm f2.5 lens
-Hockey stick infinity focus lock
-Black paint/nickel finish
-Cat No. LEVIR ( CODE for the Hector 50mm 2.5 Ia )
Includes
-50mm f2.5 Hektor lens
-Front lens cap
Cosmetics 8.5/10
-No dings or dents on body
The black vulcanite is all intact
-Minor brassing but nice overall!
CLEAN!
Mechanics 9/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-All other camera functions are working normally
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture is smooth, a little stiff but still nice
Optics 9/10
-Viewfinder is clean and clear
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
A RARE and very nice example of an all time classic Leica Ia hockey stick camera.
A very pretty camera and hard to find Hector 50mm FAST F2.5 lens
A pleasure to have and enjoy!