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micaela

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I need help to know model and year of leica camera
« on: May 18, 2012, 06:58:59 pm »
I need help to know model and year of leica camera and other item I dont know how is. The serial number is 118270.

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Re: I need help to know model and year of leica camera
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2012, 08:35:36 pm »
A small , yet very important , tip on 35mm & other 'film' cameras would be - give a very close inspection of the 'pressure-plate' area (behind the film , as it would be located for photo-shooting) of the inside/back of the camera body for any 'scratching/rust/defects/etc , as such defects will often scratch 35mm film , while winding/rewinding .
Cameras damaged in this way can be far too expensive to repair up to manufacturers specs , versus the value of the camera itself .... there are exceptions to the rule , but those are $$$$ cameras .
" Methinks me the 'mental' in sentimental .... "

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Re: I need help to know model and year of leica camera
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2012, 08:49:37 pm »
According to the serial number, your camera is a Model III Chrome, made in 1933. The other item is a zoom viewfinder.
« Last Edit: May 18, 2012, 09:29:18 pm by Rauville »