1) Leica IF

Leica If Red Dial, with 50/3.5 Red Scale Elmar


Leica I f Red dial No579346 orion-15 lens

3) Leica III(f)

Leica IIIf No 729739 1954 Rare Canada version SUMMICRON 50/2 No.1143605


Leica IIIf No 729739 1954 Rare Canada version


Leica IIIf No 729739 1954 Rare Canada version

The leica III(f) was the first Leica camera to be built with slow shutter speeds and rangefinder with 1.5x magnification.



It was essentially a IIIC with the addition of flash synchronization. Underneath the shutter speed is a ring for flash delay setting for flash bulbs. In 1952, at serial number 611000 the shutter speed progression was changed from 1/30, 1/40, 1/60 to 1/25, 1/50, 175. Earlier cameras are referred to as "Black Dial" or simply "BD" cameras, later ones are " Red Dial" or "RD" cameras.



Another feature was added in 1954, the self timer. It can be readily identified by the large self timer arm on the front wind side of the camera. These are referred to as IIIF RD ST cameras, or occasionally as IIIF D/A cameras. It should be noted that any IIIF camera could be sent to the factory and upgraded with a self timer.



Other variations include Canadian examples produces in Midland, Ontario, and black finish cameras for the military.

4) Leica CL

The CL compact rangefinder camera from Leitz is different from every other camera in many respects and has nothing in common with the Minolta CLE apart from the M bayonet flange. It was designed in Wetzlar , Germany and produced in Japan from 1973 to 1976. Most bear the legend Leitz Wetzlar on the top-plate , a small number have Leitz-Minolta CL engraved on the camera. The coupled rangefinder has masks for (bright-line) 40 , 50 & 90mm lenses. Serial numbers start from 1300001 to 1440000 .

5) Leica Ig

Complete Ig with Box

The Ig was built as a special use camera for scientific and other purposes. It also makes a great street shooter when used with a wide angle lens. The camera is smaller and lighter than the IIIg because it does not incorporate a rangefinder. Seperate attachable rangefinders and viewfinders were made for the Ig, making it a very versatile camera for many uses.