Leica I (model C): Difference between revisions

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Revision as of 20:22, 24 May 2010

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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

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  • 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
^ Camera 52584 is Leica I (model C)
SN Start SN End Product Year Batch
^ 60001 60500 Leica I (nonstandard-mount) 1930 500
60500 71199 Leica I 1931 10700
TOTAL ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS 1930-1931 11,200

Leica I (model C) is superseded by Leica Standard (model E)