Leica 1(c)

E. Leitz G.M.B.H.

Wetzlar

Germany

Lens:

f2.5, 50 mm Hektor, iris diaphragm to f18. Depth-of-field scale.

Shutter:

Focal-plane, speeds 1/20 - 1/500, B. Speeds are varied by delaying the second blind.

Construction:

Vulcanite covered metal body.

Format:

36, 24 x 36 mm exposures on 35 mm cine film held in cassette, film is re-wound into cassette.

Focusing:

Helical to 1 metre.

Attributes:

Direct-vision (lens/lens) view-finder.
Auto-stop on film-advance. Film-advance tensions shutter. Exposure counter.

Serial Number:

28554 (1930) .

The 1(c) differed from the earlier Leica models in having an interchangeable lens, at first lenses had to be matched to the particular camera, later the flange to film-plane distance was standardised. Standardised models are marked with an '0' on the lens flange.

This example started life as a 1(a) and has been upgraded to a 1(c) specification. The Hektor is un-numbered and carries the IR index.

References & Notes:

Leica shutter.

Early Photography