5th Jun, 2024 13:00

OSTLICHT CAMERA AUCTION SPRING 2024

 
  Lot 47
 

Leica IIIf/IIIg Prototype

Estimate
€150,000 - €170,000
 

Buyer's premium: 20%

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Lot details

Start price: €80.000

Estimate: € 150.000 – 170.000

SN: 674411
Year: 1953
Condition: A/B

English:

Unique Leica IIIf Red Dial experimental camera, early prototype design for the later IIIg. Showing F-type synchronization and built-in bright line viewfinder, rear view showing combined rangefinder viewfinder eyepiece, and synchronization outlet in traditional location to the right side. With Summarit 1.5/5cm no.1052925, cap. In near mint condition with perfect working shutter. This particular camera is pictured and described in James Lager Volume I p.135.

 

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Deutsch:

Einzigartige Leica IIIf Red-Dial Kamera, ein früher Prototyp für die spätere IIIg. Mit F-Typ-Synchronisation und eingebautem Leuchtrahmensucher, die Rückansicht zeigt ein kombiniertes Entfernungsmesser-Sucher-Okular und Synchronisation auf der rechten Seite. Mit Summarit 1.5/5cm Nr.1052925, Deckel. In nahezu neuwertigem Zustand mit perfekt funktionierendem Verschluss. Diese spezielle Kamera ist abgebildet und beschrieben in James Lager Band I S.135.

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Auction: OSTLICHT CAMERA AUCTION SPRING 2024, 5th Jun, 2024

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