Leica II Black Paint – Converted to Leica III - Summar 5cm 1:2
A witness to photographic history This exceptional Leica II Black Paint was shipped to Munich on June 3, 1932, before being officially converted to a Leica III on February 16, 1934. This conversion also marks the appearance of two flash sync ports on the front: - One for powder flash and flash bulbs. - The other one is for electronic flashes
This is a historical model, a testament to the evolution of early Leica cameras.
Body: Original Leica II, modified to Leica III
Operation: The device is fully operational
Finish: Original black paint. Beautiful patina and imperfections that bear witness to its history.
Dual flash sync: Added to the front panel
Shutter: Triggers at all speeds
Lens:Leitz Summar 5cm f/2 , a bright lens, showing signs of wear - Very worn, mechanism marked
Aesthetic:Significant wear, with a unique patina on the black paint - scratches - no dents - leather case partially unstitched
