Leica I (model C)
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Leica I shown with FOFER rangefinder and with "11 o'clock bell push" Elmar (I) f= 5 cm 1:3.5
- Code words - LEOMU = LENEU + ELMAR, LEDRL = LENEU + EKURZ, LEFER = LENEU + EFERN (from the 1931 Leitz catalog)
- Production era - 1930-1933, 10,226 cameras
- Evolution - first Leica camera with interchangeable lens.
- Variants - Early versions (1930-31 to serial no. 60500) were nonstandard screw mount. Later versions were standardized with the 39 mm screw mount; 3 IC's were made in a gold plated/ calfskin, Luxus version.
- Designer - Oskar Barnack
- Forum discussion
Leica I (model C) Serial Numbers
Serial numbers compiled from Puts Pocket Pod| SN Start | SN End | Product | Year | Batch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60001 | 60500 | Leica I (nonstandard-mount) | 1930 | 500 |
| 60500 | 71199 | Leica I | 1931 | 10700 |
| 142501 | 142700 | Leica I Standard | 1934 | 200 |
| 143751 | 143900 | Leica I | 1934 | 150 |
| 144401 | 144500 | Leica I | 1934 | 100 |
| 145601 | 145800 | Leica I | 1934 | 200 |
| 147176 | 147875 | Leica I Chrom | 1934 | 700 |
| 149351 | 149450 | Leica I | 1934-35 | 100 |
| 150851 | 151100 | Leica I | 1935 | 250 |
| 154801 | 154900 | Leica I Chrom | 1935 | 100 |
| 158301 | 158350 | Leica I | 1935 | 50 |
| 159201 | 159350 | Leica I | 1935 | 150 |
| 160376 | 160450 | Leica I | 1935 | 75 |
| 160701 | 161150 | Leica I | 1935 | 450 |
| 163401 | 163450 | Leica I | 1935 | 50 |
| 163951 | 164150 | Leica I | 1935 | 200 |
| 165301 | 165500 | Leica I | 1935 | 200 |
| 167751 | 168000 | Leica I | 1935 | 250 |
| TOTAL | ASSIGNED | SERIAL NUMBERS | 1930-19?? | 1 |
Leica I (model C) is superseded by Leica Standard (model E)
