Germany Ernst Leitz GmbH, Wetzlar Leica collecting
Leica 3c c Copy Royal Navy very rare Camera, Фотоаппарат, фотокамера, Лейка
Technical information
Lens name
Focal length
Aperture range
Distance from
Shutter speeds
Mount
Elmar
50
3,5-18
1,0m
Z, 1/20-1/500
M39
General information
Manufacturer
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Remarks
Serial number
374466
Military Leicas have been a source of fascination
from the beginning of collecting interest in the cameras. There has been much
misunderstanding and, since military cameras command a premium, much
misrepresentation. The majority of cameras manufactured at Wetzlar during the
war were not intend for any particular branch of the armed forces. Civilian
production did not cease in Germany until the war was halfway through, unlike
Britain where it generally ended in 1940. After 1942 the whole output went to
government agencies. It was about this time too that, due to shortages of
chromium, cameras were finished in grey paint instead. The paint had no military
significance whatever.
It seems that most cameras intended for official use were sent to a government
purchasing agency in Berlin. Any additional engraving was done after the cameras
were handed over, probably by the service concerned. The exception was the
Luftwafe who were major users of Leicas cameras and bought at least a proportion
of them direct from the factory.
Royal Navy 3c, №.3744***, of 1940/41 vintage
with pattern number 8665. It is not known how these cameras reached
Britain in
the middle of the war, although stories abound.
Camera is in fully working order. COMPLETE SET:
○ Camera body
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Elmar 50mm f3,5
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Take up spool
○
Case
○ Front lens cap Accessories for Leica Cameras
