Leica Leica Standard - Modèle E - Black Paint - Optique Elmar 5cm 50mm f/3.5 Rangefinder camera
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Selected by Edwin Molenaar
Has over 15 years' experience in photography and camera building, formerly a trader.
Estimate € 1,000 - € 1,100
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Description from the seller
This Leica Standard (Model E) with serial number 102873, produced in 1932, has a beautiful patina revealing the brass underneath the black lacquer in some areas. It has no dents. The shutter speeds work perfectly from 1/20 sec to 1/500 sec. The viewfinder and lens are clear and scratch-free. The focus and aperture controls operate smoothly. There is no grease on the aperture blades. The Leitz Elmar 50mm has no dents but shows wear on the lens tube and the front face. The vulcanite coating is beautiful and intact.
The Leica lens cap is original.
The Galileo sight is clear.
Case
Leica Standard (Model E): Very good aesthetic and functional condition.
Serial numbers: 102873 - year 1932
Operation: Fully operational, tested, and verified.
Appearance: Very good overall condition for a model almost a century old.
- Coating: Black vulcanite in very good condition - Black paint
Case: Beautiful patina revealing the brass underneath the black lacquer in some areas.
Objective
Leitz Elmar 5cm f/3.5
Very good condition: clean glass without dust or mold.
Open from f/3.5 to f/18 functional.
Functional tuning
- Lens wear: Some scratches on the lens tube and the front face.
Black lacquered metal Leica cap
Shutter
Triggers at all speeds.
The Leica Standard was introduced in 1932 alongside the Leica II. It closely resembled the Leica I model C, but shared a feature with the Leica II: the rewinding button could be lifted to facilitate this operation.
The release of the new model officially dates back to October 1932; it was originally black enameled. An initial series of 5,000 units was produced — the first bearing the number 101100. A number of them were likely stored to be sold only in 1933, given that that year only 50 new units were registered on the serial number list maintained by the factory. In subsequent years, the average annually ranged between 3,000 and 4,000 units.
A curious thing, the Standard was the only model at the time on which the name Leica was not listed. However, it could be found inscribed on the lens cap.
This Leica Standard (Model E) with serial number 102873, produced in 1932, has a beautiful patina revealing the brass underneath the black lacquer in some areas. It has no dents. The shutter speeds work perfectly from 1/20 sec to 1/500 sec. The viewfinder and lens are clear and scratch-free. The focus and aperture controls operate smoothly. There is no grease on the aperture blades. The Leitz Elmar 50mm has no dents but shows wear on the lens tube and the front face. The vulcanite coating is beautiful and intact.
The Leica lens cap is original.
The Galileo sight is clear.
Case
Leica Standard (Model E): Very good aesthetic and functional condition.
Serial numbers: 102873 - year 1932
Operation: Fully operational, tested, and verified.
Appearance: Very good overall condition for a model almost a century old.
- Coating: Black vulcanite in very good condition - Black paint
Case: Beautiful patina revealing the brass underneath the black lacquer in some areas.
Objective
Leitz Elmar 5cm f/3.5
Very good condition: clean glass without dust or mold.
Open from f/3.5 to f/18 functional.
Functional tuning
- Lens wear: Some scratches on the lens tube and the front face.
Black lacquered metal Leica cap
Shutter
Triggers at all speeds.
The Leica Standard was introduced in 1932 alongside the Leica II. It closely resembled the Leica I model C, but shared a feature with the Leica II: the rewinding button could be lifted to facilitate this operation.
The release of the new model officially dates back to October 1932; it was originally black enameled. An initial series of 5,000 units was produced — the first bearing the number 101100. A number of them were likely stored to be sold only in 1933, given that that year only 50 new units were registered on the serial number list maintained by the factory. In subsequent years, the average annually ranged between 3,000 and 4,000 units.
A curious thing, the Standard was the only model at the time on which the name Leica was not listed. However, it could be found inscribed on the lens cap.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Leica
Model/ type nr
Leica Standard - Modèle E - Black Paint - Optique Elmar 5cm 50mm f/3.5
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
M39
Film type
35mm
Serial number
102873
Estimated Period
1930's, 1930-1940
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