Leica connoisseurs thrill at the chase, at discovering something new, at obtaining that perfect item to complete their system or collection. Behind Leica and other fine cameras there is a wealth of history.
The Connoisseurs Corner items are collectible and not necessarily warranteed. Older cameras might have shutter speeds and/or light meters that might need adjusting, and lenses and other optical items might require lubrication and/or cleaning.
The thrill of the chase begins (or perhaps ends) here...
E. Leitz New York Universal viewfinder IMFIN Nr. 765 with 28mm adapter VIOAD. Ex+
Serigraph reproduction of the famous Art Deco poster: "Leica Koch in Zurich" made in the 1990s. Excellent
Telescope Adapter OSBLO, for 50mm and 90mm Leica screw mount lenses, to convert the lens to a Galilean telescope. Near Mint
Leica M4 Nr. 1208958. Made in 1968, this is one of the cleanest working M4 cameras we've seen. Near Mint
The Wide-Angle “Snapshot” Leica Standard Nr. 249505 in silver chrome finish with 35mm Elmar f3,5 Nr. 570894 and lens shade FOOKH. Made in a batch of 200 cameras in 1937, this wide-angle camera was fitted at the factory with the special 35mm viewfinder WEISU. Excellent + overall
Rapid Winder SCNOO in silver chrome finish, rarely seen in such fine condition. Excellent ++
Canon 35mm Canon Lens f1,5 Nr. 11138, with original lens shade and Leitz e48 UVa filter. Excellent.
Leica I (Model A) Nr. 9260* with ever-ready case and original lens cap. Made in 1928, this camera displays many attributes of the early Leica camera, including the early base plate, take-up spool and dimpled shutter release. Excellent
90mm Summicron f2 Canada Nr. 1651597, in original Leica screw mount, with original caps. Hard to find. Excellent ++
Long-Base Rangefinder FOFER. Made for the Nagel Pupille cameras, this rangefinder has the engraving “N” delineating use for the Nagel. Excellent +
Leica IIIc Nr. 393830 with 50mm Summitar f2 Nr. 579952 and its original bakelite lens cap. This wartime camera is working and a beautiful piece fo history. Excellnet + overall
Leica IIIc Nr. 363929, with red curtain. This wartime camera bears the engraving “N-L” on its top plate, which denotes delivery to the Dutch Leica agent Netherlands Odin. The vulcanite is cracked and lifting, and the shutter is sticky. Made in 1940 in a batch of seven cameras. Very Good
50mm Summilux-M f1,4 ASPH Silver Chrome “LHSA Special Edition 11628” Nr. 3991013. Made for the Leica MP3 LHSA Special Edition in 2005. Very hard to find. Recently serviced by Leica USA. Excellent
Leica IIIc K Nr. 387243 K in silver chrome finish, with 50mm Summitar f2 Nr. 584656 with original bakelite lens cap. This Leica IIIc set, made in 1942, is working although the original shutter curtains and vulcanite are brittle. The “K” stamp on the shutter is almost invisible. According to the Leica Archive data, this camera, a “LOOZS Kälte Kamera” was delivered to Berlin on September 22, 1942. Very Good
Leica Ig Nr. 909405. Made in 1957, this is the only Leica screw mount camera model with the "Leica" inscription on the camera front. Perfect for the wide angle shooter. Working. Excellent ++
Plaubel-Makina W67 Camera, with the rarely offered 55mm Nikkor f4,5 lens. This gorgeous slab of camera was introduced in 1981, and manufactured through the late 1980s. Working.