Cameras/Leica camera identification
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Hello Kevin,
I am trying t identify a 35mm Leica camera number 925 767.
Does not have a viewfinder and has two flash hotshoe connectors on top of the body.
regards
Alan Hamilton
Hello,
Uh, first of all...I'm not "Kevin".
Hmmmmm........
Okay, you have a Leica Ig, and according to the serial number it was made by Leitz of Germany in 1958. This was a scientific application camera, for attaching to microscopes, telescopes, etc., and that's why it doesn't have a viewfinder. They made a ton of these between 1957 and 1960, and they've been getting dumped onto the market the past three years because they've been totally replaced by digital systems. Since they are just about worthless for normal day to day photography, they're difficult to evaluate, and hard to sell. However, a truly excellent example with a decent Leitz lens can still bring around $300 these days. If you need to sell it, send me an e-mail at <silver@well.com> and I will recommend a few honest collectors you could contact directly for a stress-free transaction. Otherwise these are buggers to move these days. There simply isn't a market for them anymore.
Best wishes,
David Silver
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I'm an expert on all types of antique, classic, and contemporary cameras, as well as the general history of photography. Everything from ancient box cameras to modern single-lens-reflex; from simple Kodaks to sophisticated Leica and Nikon; from glass plates and roll film to movie and 35mm. I can identify and appraise them, explain how they work, and offer insights on their restoration and care. I can also provide historical background on vintage cameras and equipment, and guidelines on their purchase and sale.
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