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LEITZ Ernst Gmbh (Wetzlar, Western Germany) |
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| LEICA IIIc |
Année / year 1946-47 SN 421612 (from batch 400000 to 440000) One of the most common models : 105000 Leica IIIc were produced between 1946 and 1951. This one is a post-war model easily distinguished from war-time IIIc models by : - missing knob on diopter correction lever, - catch on the slow-speed dial, - rewind-lock lever (A-R) is mounted directly on the body (while it is mounted on a small step in war-time models), It also has a completely new body : leather covered die-cast body 3 mm longer than previous models . Specifications : - coupled RangeFinder camera for 24x36mm pictures on standard 135 film, - Focal plane curtain type shutter, - Speed range 40,60,100,200,500,1000,B,30-1 on top fast shutter-speed dial, - Speed range T,1,2,4,30,15,20,10 on slow shutter-speed dial, split at 30, - Elmar lens 5cm/f3.5 ( to f22) focusing from 1.1m to infinity, - Lens mount : Screw-in mount 39mm - No flash-sync Found with some accessories : FISON clamp-on hood for 5cm Elmar, FIPOS Leitz #1 clamp-on A36 UV Filter, Leica metal lens cap. Comes also with a nice and uncommon Super-Acall 105mm/f3.5 tele lens made by Kyoei Optical Co.Ltd. Japan (SN 71211) and its dedicated viewfinder with focusing parallax compensation. The Super-Acall 105mm is coupled to the Rangefinder. Here is a picture of the camera fitted with a Vidom finder (gift from my friend Nicolas Douez). |
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LEULLIER (Louis Leullier, Paris, France) |
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| SUMMUM |
Année / year c.1925 No serial number. There are no markings on this wood/metal camera but I assume this is a Leullier model Stereo Summum. A plate on top (in French language) indicates the focusing distance following the selected aperture (2m at f32, 3m at f16, 6m at f5.7,...). Lenses are Boyer Frères Paris Saphir 75mm/f4.5 # 19193 and 19185. SGO shutter 25-50-100, B-T. Diaphragm settings from f4.5 to f 32. Ground glass back is metal made. The camera is nicely black flocked inside. Bubble level and large Newton finder on top. Tripod socket on bottom. |
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LIONEL MFG. CO. (Usa) |
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LINEX STEREO |
Année / year 1953 SN 104871 Manufactured by Lionel, the famous model train manufacturers, this is a cast metal subminiature camera for 16x20mm stereo pairs on rollfilm (unperforated film in special cartridges). It is the only camera Lionel made. Fixed focus f6.1/32mm achromat lenses with a guillotine shutter (1/25). Two diaphragm settings at f6.1 or N (normal) and f8.3 or B (Bright). With instructions, 1953' ads, original strap and an amazing original unused film cartridge in box.
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LAURIE IMPORT LTD (Hong Kong) |
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| DICK TRACY |
Année / year c.1974 Miniature plastic novelty camera for 14x14mm pictures on Mycro-size rollfilm. No special markings on the camera but the box has the name and picture of Dick Tracy. This one has the take-up spool and is supplied with one rollfilm. Thanks Kent.
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LUMIERE (France) |
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| SCOUTBOX early model 1 |
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1930-40's Metal-box camera for 6x9cm on n° 49 Lumière film (120 film). Leatherette covering. Focusing lens. Pivoting reflex finder.
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| SCOUTBOX later model |
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1930-40's Same features as the above model but plastic covering with chrome trim and there is a self timer installed on the faceplate ! uncommon on a box camera.
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| SCOUTBOX model 6 |
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c1935 Metal box camera for 6x9cm on 120 film. Pivoting reflex finder. Instant and P (pause) shutter. Flash contact on front of camera.
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LENNOR ENGINEERING (Chicago, Il, USA) |
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| DELTA STEREO | Année / year c.1955 SN 3252 This is another 35mm stereo camera for 23x25mm pairs (realist format). Image window separation 71,66 mm. This one is blue enamel and leatherette covered. It has La Croix f6,3/50mm fixed focus lenses in guillotine shutter. Marks are : "Very Bright“ (1/100), "Normal“ (1/50), "Shade“ (1/25) and "B" . The shutter is cocked with film advance. Double lamellar diaphragm behind the lenses, continuously adjustable f/6.3 to f/18. Marks are "Daylight and Flash 12 ft.“ at f/6.3, "Flash 10 ft.“ at f/9, "Flash 8 ft.“ at f/12.7 and "Flash 5 ft.“ at f/18. Is this a beginner's camera ? There is also a frame counter which is substractive 29 to 1, a cable release socket and a special flash contact on the bottom next to the tripod socket. With blue leather case which has been repaired.
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