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Title: I need help to know model and year of leica camera
Post by: micaela 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.

Regards

Micaela

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Title: Re: I need help to know model and year of leica camera
Post by: fancypants 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 .

Title: Re: I need help to know model and year of leica camera
Post by: Rauville 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.