Leica I
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
from 1925
Maker / issuer
Ernst Leitz / Leica
Compact 35mm camera with a fixed lens and focal plane shutter, the model that established 35mm as a serious still format.
Historical context
Produced in several variants; serial numbers are the primary means of dating.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Variant and serial number ranges require transcription from a specialist reference.