Over the years, Leica has
made a number of specially modified cameras for testing purposes. These cameras do present an exclusive range
of extremely rare cameras, many of which are unknown to the general public.
I just obtained some pictures
of one of these Leica test cameras. This
one was specially modified by Leitz to check focus at the film plane and to
show the internal workings of the rangefinder.
The camera does not show any specific engravings, but it has a special
serial number engraved to designate it as a special test model.
If any reader of this blog
has any information about other modified test cameras, I would very much
appreciate hearing about it.
Test camera showing specially
installed ground glass to check focus at the film plane
Photo courtesy of Don
Goldberg
The same camera with a
cut-out to reveal the rangefinder
Photo courtesy of Don
Goldberg
The specially engraved serial
number
Photo courtesy of Don
Goldberg
Don Goldberg is the owner of
this camera. He is interested in selling
it. You can reach Don at:
DAG Camera Service
2128 Vintage Drive
Oregon WI 53575 USA
608 875 3342
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Interesting. Do you know what Don Goldberg is asking for it?
ReplyDeleteNo I don't. I suggest to contact him directly.
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