Camera - E. Leitz, Leica 'IIf', Wetzla, West Germany, 1951
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1951
Leica IIf, 35mm film rangefinder camera with interchangeable lens, manufactured by E. Leitz Wetzlar, former West Germany and produced between 1951-56. It features a Leitz Elmar f3.5, 50mm lens and shutter speeds to 1/500 sec.
The name Leica is a derivative from the two words Lei-tz and ca-mera. Camera, 35mm format, aluminium body with chrome plated brass top housing, base plate and knobs; black leatherette covering. Serial no: '763409'.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 4
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- 145 mm (Width), 45 mm (Depth), 70 mm (Height)
Technical characteristics
- Brand recorded
- Leitz
- Maker recorded
- Ernst Leitz GmbH (Germany)
- Model recorded
- Leica IIf
Design
- Inscription
- Lens cap: 'Leica'. Top, engraved: Leica / DBP / ERNST LEITZ / GMBH / WETZLAR / GERMANY' Top, engraved: 'Nr 763 409'
Identification
- Candidate id
- mv-1260913
- Museum object number
- ST 29646.1
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
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
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