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[http://www.cameraquest.com/leicaa.htm Gandy's Leica A]
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*'''Production era''' - 1925-1936; 58,735 in black with "Vulcanite" body cover
*'''Production era''' - 1925-1936; 58,735 in black with "Vulcanite" body cover

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Early four figure serial number 7925 Leica Model I with fixed Elmar 50/3.5 made in 1928.

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Camerapedia Leica I model A
Gandy's Leica A

  • Production era - 1925-1936; 58,735 in black with "Vulcanite" body cover
  • Evolution - First production Leica camera with one of four fixed lenses
  • Variants - Anastigmat, Elmax, Elmar, and Hektor lenses; feathered or featherless arrows; mushroom, dimpled or threaded releases; thick or thin engraving; round or horizontal base plate locking key; coarse or fine vulcanite versions


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  • Leitz Elmax Lens - ELMAX LLC - 112
  • Production era - 1921-1925
  • Variants - Anastigmat see Leica 0, Elmax and Elmar 50/3.5
  • Lens mount - Fixed on camera
  • Number of lenses /groups - 5 /3
  • F stop range - f/3.5 > f/18
  • Closest focusing distance - 1 m
  • Angle of view diagonal - 45 degrees
  • Materials - Nickel plated brass
  • Dimensions (length x diameter) -
  • Weight - 125 g /4.40 oz
  • Inscription - Leitz Elmax 1:3.5 F=5cm