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 |
| TOTAL | ASSIGNED | SERIAL NUMBERS | 1930-1931 | 12,700 |
Leica I (model C) is superseded by Leica Standard (model E)
