Leica M1 + Summicron 50mm f2/UVfilter + Leicameter MR + case

Description: Leica M1 camera outfit from 1961 in excellent working condition. Camera body is in excellent shape with no dents or dings, and complete original vulcanite. Chrome finish shows some minor signs of use as shown in the pictures. Shutter speeds sound accurate. Viewfinder is clear as shown in picture. Lens is a collapsible 50mm f/2 and comes with lid and a UV filter as shown. Glass is clean. I was unable to unscrew the filter from the lens. Leicameter works but cannot attest to the accuracy of the read; may require adjustment. Battery not included. For those who are not familiar with the Leica M1, it is the body of an M2 but lacks the rangefinder function. Only 9,431 M1s were made from 1959 to 1965. It has only the viewfinder, but contains the frame lines and are parallax corrected as any Leica M. Other than the lack of rangefinder, it is as good as any Leica M. If you like the challenge, you can use it without the rangefinder with zone focusing. Alternatively, you can use an external rangefinder attachment mounted on the flash shoe or have it converted to a rangefinder by a camera repair service, which would effectively turn it into an M2. Leather case is in fair shape, with the front and back pieces detached. Pieces can be snapped together but the case would require re-stitching at the bottom to be operational. Included to protect the camera. Does not include a strap.

Price: 799 USD

Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine

End Time: 2024-12-29T18:30:01.000Z

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