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*'''Code names''' - ACCOS = AFOON + ELMAR, ACHOO = AFOON + SUMAR [http://www.farines-photo.com/tech/leica/screwmount/index.html per Farines List]
*'''Code names''' - ACCOS = AFOOV + ELMAR, ACHOO = AFOOV + SUMAR [http://www.farines-photo.com/tech/leica/screwmount/index.html per Farines List]
*'''Production era''' - 1933-1939; 27,366 in black; 49,091 in chrome [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/leica/sm/leicasm.htm cameras]
*'''Production era''' - 1933-1939; 27,366 in black; 49,091 in chrome [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/leica/sm/leicasm.htm cameras]
*'''Evolution''' -  Speeds form 1/500 to 1 second, split at 1/20 onto a dial on the front of the camera; strap lugs were added
*'''Evolution''' -  Speeds form 1/500 to 1 second, split at 1/20 onto a dial on the front of the camera; strap lugs were added

Revision as of 20:15, 28 August 2009

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1934 camera top view with Leitz Elmar f= 3.5 cm 1:3.5 lens.

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  • Code names - ACCOS = AFOOV + ELMAR, ACHOO = AFOOV + SUMAR per Farines List
  • Production era - 1933-1939; 27,366 in black; 49,091 in chrome cameras
  • Evolution - Speeds form 1/500 to 1 second, split at 1/20 onto a dial on the front of the camera; strap lugs were added
  • Body - aluminum with chrome plated brass top plate, base plate and knobs
  • Size L x W x H - 133 x 39 x 65 mm / 5.24 x 1.54 x 2.60 in
  • Designer - Oskar Barnack

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