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*'''Code names''' - LEOMU = LENEU + ELMAR, LEDRL = LENEU + EKURZ, LEVIR = LENEU + HEKTO, LEANEKALB = LENEU + ELMAR with calfskin leather body cover (from the 1931 Leitz catalog)
*'''Code names''' - First as LEICA, and then LENEU (body only)
:LEOMU = LENEU + ELMAR ([[Elmar (I) f= 5 cm 1:3.5]])
:LEDRL = LENEU + EKURZ ([[Elmar f= 3.5 cm 1:3.5]])
:LEVIR = LENEU + HEKTO ([[Hektor f= 5 cm 1:2.5]])
:LEANEKALB = LENEU + ELMAR with calfskin leather body cover (from the 1931 Leitz catalog)
*'''Production era''' - 1925-1936; 58,735 [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/leica/sm/leicasm.htm cameras]
*'''Production era''' - 1925-1936; 58,735 [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/leica/sm/leicasm.htm cameras]
*'''Evolution''' - First production Leica camera with one of four fixed, collapsible lenses
*'''Evolution''' - First production Leica camera with one of four fixed, collapsible lenses - 10 versions, von Einem.
*'''Variants''' - Anastigmat, Elmax, Elmar, or Hektor lens; feathered or featherless arrows; mushroom, dimpled or threaded releases; thick or thin engraving; round or horizontal base plate locking key; coarse or fine vulcanite; calfskin cover; gold Luxus version with lizard skin cover -g- code name LELUX with ELMAR Anastigmatic lens
*'''Variants''' - Furnished with Anastigmat (144 cameras), Elmax (713 cameras), Elmar (56,548 cameras), or Hektor (1,330 cameras) 5 cm fixed 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; snakeskin, calfskin cover; gold Luxus version with lizard skin cover -g- code name LELUX with ELMAR Anastigmatic lens
*'''Body''' - aluminum with black lacquered brass top plate, base plate and nickel plated knobs
*'''Body''' - aluminum with black lacquered brass top plate and base plate with nickel plated knobs and a black vulcanite covering.
*'''Size''' L x W x H - 133 x 39 x 65 mm / 5.24 x 1.54 x 2.60 in
*'''Size''' L x W x H - 133 x 39 x 65 mm / 5.24 x 1.54 x 2.60 in
*'''Shutter speed range''' - 1 /500s to 1 /25s + Z (time exposure)
*'''Designer''' - [[Oskar Barnack]]
*'''Designer''' - [[Oskar Barnack]]
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Leica_A Camerapedia's Leica I (A)]
**[http://www.cameraquest.com/leicaa.htm Stephen Gandy's Leica A]
**[http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/leica/sm/a.htm Pacific Rim's Leica A]
*'''Forum discussion'''
*'''Forum discussion'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/78384-little-2-a.html JCB's a little...I model A]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/78384-little-2-a.html JCB's a little...I model A]
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**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/139188-leica-i.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/139188-leica-i.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/169649-fontenelle-archives-59-leica-i-elmax.html Fontenelle archive]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/169649-fontenelle-archives-59-leica-i-elmax.html Fontenelle archive]
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/300908-leica-1-model-some-questions.html]
**[http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Leica_A Camerapedia Leica I model A]<br>
**[http://www.cameraquest.com/leicaa.htm Gandy's Leica A]


[[Image:5elmax35.jpg|150px]]
[[Image:5elmax35.jpg|150px]]


*'''Leitz Elmax Lens''' - ELMAX '''LLC''' -  112
*'''Leitz Elmax Lens''' - ELMAX . '''LLC''' -  112
*'''Production era''' -  1921-1925  
*'''Production era''' -  1922-1925  
*'''Variants''' -  Anastigmat see [[Leica 0]], Elmax, Hektor 50/2.5 and Elmar 50/3.5  
*'''Variants''' -  Anastigmat see [[Leica 0]], Elmax, Hektor 50/2.5 and Elmar 50/3.5  
*'''Lens mount''' - Fixed on camera  
*'''Lens mount''' - Fixed on camera  
*'''Number of lenses /groups''' - 5 /3
*'''Number of lenses /groups''' - 5 /3
*'''F stop range''' - f/3.5 > f/18
*'''F stop range''' - f/3.5 - f/18
*'''Closest focusing distance''' - 1 m
*'''Closest focusing distance''' - 1 m
*'''Angle of view''' diagonal - 45 degrees
*'''Angle of view''' diagonal - 45 degrees
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*'''Inscription''' - Leitz Elmax 1:3.5 F=50mm
*'''Inscription''' - Leitz Elmax 1:3.5 F=50mm
*'''Designer''' - [http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/timeline/people/berek.html Max Berek]
*'''Designer''' - [http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/timeline/people/berek.html Max Berek]
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://www.marcocavina.com/articoli_fotografici/50mm_Leica_a_telemetro/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina]


== Leica I (model A) Serial Numbers ==
== Leica I (model A) Serial Numbers ==
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!Batch
!Batch
|-
|-
|131||1000||Leica I (Anastigmat & Elmax) ||1924||870
|131||1000||Leica I (Anastigmat & Elmax 1st version) ||1924||870
|-
|-
|1001||2445||Leica I (Elmar + Elmar Close-Focus) ||1926||1445
|1001||2445||Leica I (Elmax, Elmar + Elmar Close-Focus) ||1926||1445
|-
|-
|2446||5433||Leica I (Elmar + Elmar Close-Focus) ||1926-1927||2988
|2446||5433||Leica I (Elmar 2nd version + Elmar Close-Focus) ||1926-1927||2988
|-
|-
|5434||5700||Leica I (4 digit) ||1928||267
|5434||5700||Leica I (4 digit) ||1928||267
|-
|-
|6301||13100||Leica I (Elmar + Elmar Close-Focus) ||1928||6800
|6301||13100||Leica I (Elmar 4th version + Elmar Close-Focus) ||1928||6800
|-
|-
|13301||21478||Leica I (Elmar + Elmar Close-Focus) ||1929||8178
|13301||21478||Leica I (Elmar 6th version + Elmar Close-Focus) ||1929||8178
|-
|-
|21811||34550||Leica I (Elmar) ||1928||12740
|21811||34550||Leica I (Elmar) 7th version from 31600 ||1928||12740
|-
|-
|34803||34817||Leica I (Elmar + Luxus) ||1929||15
|34803||34817||Leica I (Elmar + Luxus) ||1929||15
|-
|-
|34818||^60000||Leica I (Elmar + Elmar Close-Focus + Hektor) ||1930||25183
|34818||^60000||Leica I (Elmar 8-10th versions + Elmar Close-Focus + Hektor) ||1930||25183
|-
|-
|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||1925-1930||58,486
|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||1925-1930||58,486

Latest revision as of 15:21, 14 October 2014

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  • Code names - First as LEICA, and then LENEU (body only)
LEOMU = LENEU + ELMAR (Elmar (I) f= 5 cm 1:3.5)
LEDRL = LENEU + EKURZ (Elmar f= 3.5 cm 1:3.5)
LEVIR = LENEU + HEKTO (Hektor f= 5 cm 1:2.5)
LEANEKALB = LENEU + ELMAR with calfskin leather body cover (from the 1931 Leitz catalog)
  • Production era - 1925-1936; 58,735 cameras
  • Evolution - First production Leica camera with one of four fixed, collapsible lenses - 10 versions, von Einem.
  • Variants - Furnished with Anastigmat (144 cameras), Elmax (713 cameras), Elmar (56,548 cameras), or Hektor (1,330 cameras) 5 cm fixed 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; snakeskin, calfskin cover; gold Luxus version with lizard skin cover -g- code name LELUX with ELMAR Anastigmatic lens
  • Body - aluminum with black lacquered brass top plate and base plate with nickel plated knobs and a black vulcanite covering.
  • Size L x W x H - 133 x 39 x 65 mm / 5.24 x 1.54 x 2.60 in
  • Shutter speed range - 1 /500s to 1 /25s + Z (time exposure)
  • Designer - Oskar Barnack
  • Reviews
  • Forum discussion

5elmax35.jpg

  • Leitz Elmax Lens - ELMAX . LLC - 112
  • Production era - 1922-1925
  • Variants - Anastigmat see Leica 0, Elmax, Hektor 50/2.5 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=50mm
  • Designer - Max Berek
  • Reviews

Leica I (model A) Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from Puts Pocket Pod
^ Camera 52584 is Leica I (model C)
SN Start SN End Product Year Batch
131 1000 Leica I (Anastigmat & Elmax 1st version) 1924 870
1001 2445 Leica I (Elmax, Elmar + Elmar Close-Focus) 1926 1445
2446 5433 Leica I (Elmar 2nd version + Elmar Close-Focus) 1926-1927 2988
5434 5700 Leica I (4 digit) 1928 267
6301 13100 Leica I (Elmar 4th version + Elmar Close-Focus) 1928 6800
13301 21478 Leica I (Elmar 6th version + Elmar Close-Focus) 1929 8178
21811 34550 Leica I (Elmar) 7th version from 31600 1928 12740
34803 34817 Leica I (Elmar + Luxus) 1929 15
34818 ^60000 Leica I (Elmar 8-10th versions + Elmar Close-Focus + Hektor) 1930 25183
TOTAL ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS 1925-1930 58,486

CC-I.jpg

  • Camera Conversion Chart courtesy of greyelm
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