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• The Leica M1 was produced from 1959 to 1964. This camera was a simplified version of the Leica M2 and was intended for use with the Visoflex mirror reflex housing in particularly for scientific, medical, and copy work. The M1 was the first bayonet model to replace the Leica standard and the Ic, If, and Ig.

  There were two iterations of this camera. The first build had a rewind release button, and the second build had a rewind lever (after serial number 966,730).

  A little history for the camera buffs.  The Leica M1 had 3 variations. The first was three batches that were finished in olive green and had bright-line frames for 50mm and 135mm. The second version was a batch of 32 cameras that were modified by the Swiss company Alos for the German Post Office to record telephone meter readings. These were modified to a 24x27mm format and fitted with a stand-off front plate that allowed the camera to be snapped in and out of place on the apparatus. They were equipped with a fixed focus 35mm Summaron lens for a reproduction ratio of 1:12.7. The third variation was the rewind button to lever.

  Features of the Leica M1

  • 0.72 Rangefinder magnification
  • Frame lines for 50mm and 135mm
  • Flash sync terminal
  • Lever rewind switch
  • Film take-up spool
  • Same shutter speed range and flash sync as M2
  • Made between 1959-1964

  Item Specifics

  Leica product code 10120

  S/N 1074431

  This particular camera is a later model with the lever rewind switch. The camera is very clean and shows minimal use for its age. There is a tiny blemish on the top plate that is barely noticeable. The viewfinder window is bright and clear of haze or fungus. The film compartment is very clean, while the shutter curtain is in perfect condition.  The cladding is clean with no hard wear showing. The camera is in excellent condition for its age.

  Recent service has been completed by DAG Camera. The work performed was to clean, lubricate, and adjust all parts for proper working order.

  Item Includes

  The Leica M1 body with body cap.

  Warranty

  Leica Store Miami 30-Day Used Warranty, plus DAG Camera 6-month CLA warranty

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• S/N 1074431
  

  This particular camera is a later model with the lever rewind switch. The camera is very clean and shows minimal use for its age. There is a tiny blemish on the top plate that is barely noticeable. The viewfinder window is bright and clear of haze or fungus. The film compartment is very clean, while the shutter curtain is in perfect condition.  The cladding is clean with no hard wear showing. The camera is in excellent condition for its age.

  Recent service has been completed by DAG Camera. The work performed was to clean, lubricate, and adjust all parts for proper working order.

• The Leica M1 body with body cap.

• Leica Store Miami 30-Day Used Warranty, plus DAG Camera 6-month CLA warranty

* Please note that all the photos in this listing are of the actual item for sale and not stock photos