Who makes this camera?
Feb 22, 2022 13:05:14 #
Lenfagen wrote:
It looks like a Leica 3F with a rangefinder attachment. I had one many years ago. a great camera, sorry I gave it up.
The accessory on top of the camera shown by the OP is not a "rangefinder attachment". As answered before, it is a viewfinder, specifically a "Universal Viewfinder" (see MrPhotog's post above). Attached is a photo of a rangefinder mounted alongside a "standard" viewfinder on a Leica I camera. As you and others have said, the OP's picture probably shows a Leica III.
Feb 22, 2022 13:07:22 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
phlash46 wrote:
Andy,
Google Leica III; same camera.
Google Leica III; same camera.
I doubt they had evf (thing on top) back then
but, probably some type of optical to use when the lens (longer mm & wide angles) block the side range finder view.Feb 22, 2022 13:42:10 #
Feb 22, 2022 14:16:35 #
ecurb
Loc: Metro Chicago Area
AndyT wrote:
I would love to know what make and model this camera is, and what is attached on the top. Anybody know?
It's one of the Leica III models, with a multi-focal viewfinder on top.
I had a IIIf Leica. You had to trim a longer then normal leader on the film for that camera.
Old Leica catalogs show an amazing number of gadgets for their cameras.
Feb 22, 2022 14:32:53 #
srt101fan wrote:
Does anybody here read anybody else's comments? Apparently not....
Nope,
Seems like a lot are not interested in the opportunity to learn new things.
Just to post, and not always correct info.
Feb 22, 2022 14:36:12 #
Timmers
Loc: San Antonio Texas.
phlash46 wrote:
It's in the flash shoe; it's a finder so you can see a wider view and eliminate parallax.
No, this is a Leica IIIf body, the item on the top is the Universal View Finder. (There is another accessory shoe on the top of the universal View Finder as well). The Universal View Finder is mounted above the lens, there is a movable handle on the base of the UVF that corrects for parallax. The ring around the collar is adjusted for focal lengths from 135mm to the 35mm focal lengths. The front of the UVF is threaded to accept another optical device that corrects the finder from the 35mm focal length to the 28mm focal length. On that adjustable collar are two marks, one for full negative area and the other for slide mount cropping. Oddly enough, when the 8.5cm sports lens is in use, the negative's view can be had by placing the mark "incorrectly" to frame with. The viewfinder comes as either marked for feet or meters.
If the body had a self timer handle (located where the modl's middle finger is located) then this would be a Leica IIIg body.
Oddly enough, the body bears markings on the top plate as a 'Leica' and further markings of "E. Leitz Wetzlar". The serial number is unique and can only be replaced AFTER the old top plate is surrendered to E. Leitz in Giessen. You can not duplicate Leica camera numbers so it is impossible to 'steal' a Leica, ownership is in record on ALL Leica equipment bearing a number.
The real treat is the lens, it is the Leica Summitar 50mm f2, considered the finest optical lens and design in the history of 35mm camera lenses. It was produced in the 1950's while the body shown was in production before WW II and after WW II.
Feb 22, 2022 15:21:37 #
billnikon wrote:
The attachment on top is a viewfinder for that particular lens. Looks German or Japanese.
Nope, not for any particular lens. Thaz why it’s so big. Read the thread.
Feb 22, 2022 15:23:10 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Nope,
Seems like a lot are not interested in the opportunity to learn new things.
Just to post, and not always correct info.
Seems like a lot are not interested in the opportunity to learn new things.
Just to post, and not always correct info.
Thaz the UHH Sacred Way !
Feb 22, 2022 15:26:46 #
Timmers wrote:
No, this is a Leica IIIf body, the item on the top... (show quote)
ROTFLMFAO.
90% pure UHH ... IOW 10% right on.
Feb 22, 2022 15:30:10 #
sabfish wrote:
I don't understand how a finder on top of the camera eliminates parallax. I would think it would increase it v. the built in rangefinder which is under the attachment.
The Germans have their ways.
Feb 22, 2022 16:10:53 #
sheldon minsky wrote:
It is a Leica 111f Circa 1952 Wish I had kept,it along with 6 lenses and a fitted leather case. Oh well.
You are correct. It's a Leica IIIF 1952 or slightly older. I own a IIIF 1953 model, which doesn't have the 2 little screws to hold the top plate.
Feb 22, 2022 16:14:49 #
It resembles a Leica. However there were other cameras that used the same body style. I have a couple of Zorki's that were knock offs of the Leica. Even Leica lenses fit it. Used that frequently in the late 60's
Feb 22, 2022 16:20:22 #
As to what is attached to the top? This was a range finder lens. you focus by aligning two images in the range finder that was integrated in the body.... then if you were using a telephoto or wide angle lens, you slipped a range finder for that lens into the flash shoe and focused and lined up you shot. And yes, I still have my old range finders and lenses for my old camera.
Feb 22, 2022 17:48:25 #
ecommons wrote:
As to what is attached to the top? This was a range finder lens. you focus by aligning two images in the range finder that was integrated in the body.... then if you were using a telephoto or wide angle lens, you slipped a range finder for that lens into the flash shoe and focused and lined up you shot. And yes, I still have my old range finders and lenses for my old camera.
Have you read any of the other posts? It's not a "range finder lens"....
Feb 22, 2022 17:52:24 #
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