Leica Ic
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Ic with a Summicron (I) f= 5 cm 1:2 lens
- Code names - OEINO = OEGIO + ELMAR, OESFO = OEGIO + SOORE from 1950 Leica price list. Note: OEGIO is the code name for the Leica If body as well as Ic depending on the date of the catalog: Leica Ic < 1951 > Leica If, OGILO = OCEGO + SBOOI (Viewfinder), OADGO = OCEGO + ELMOO (Elmar f= 5 cm 1:2.8) from 1958 catalog.
- Production era - 1949-1952; 12,013 cameras
- Variants - Vulcanite and Sharkskin (SH) versions
- Evolution - Leica IIIc body without rangefinder or viewfinder intended for technical use like mounted in microscope or Visoflex; the Ic has two accessory shoes on the top
- Body - aluminum with chrome plated brass top plate, base plate and knobs
- Size L x W x H - 136 x 39 x 65 mm / 5.35 x 1.54 x 2.60 in
- Forum discussion
Leica Ic Serial Numbers
Serial numbers compiled from Puts Pocket Pod^ Camera 59478 is Leica Ic (black lacquer)
| SN Start | SN End | Product | Year | Batch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 455001 | 460000 | Leica Ic (SH) | 1949-1950 | 5000 |
| 520001 | 524000 | Leica Ic | 1950-1951 | 4000 |
| 560001 | 562800 | Leica Ic | 1951 | 2800 |
| 580001 ^ | 610000 | Leica IIIf ^ | 1951-1952 | [30000] |
| TOTAL | ASSIGNED | SERIAL NUMBERS | 1949-1951 | 11,800 |
