{"product_id":"leica-ii-model-d-black-lacquer-nickel-serial-99584-1932","title":"Leica II Black Lacquer 1932 #99584 + Elmar 50mm – Brassing – Original Case – Japan Welcome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEICA II (Model D) – BLACK LACQUER \/ NICKEL – Serial #99584 (1932)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst year of production — authentic brass showing — complete with original leather case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY — Leica II \/ Serial #99584 (1932) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Good \/ Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst production year of the Leica II — the first Leica ever fitted with a built-in\u003cbr\u003ecoupled rangefinder. A landmark in the history of photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHUTTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Fires at all speeds — mechanically responsive.\u003cbr\u003e- No CLA performed — sold as-is, as found.\u003cbr\u003e- Speeds not precision-tested — buyer should factor in a CLA for critical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRANGEFINDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Coupled rangefinder — the defining feature of the Leica II (1932).\u003cbr\u003e- Slight yellow tint on rangefinder patch — classic aging, typical of 90+ year old glass.\u003cbr\u003e- Rangefinder patch visible and functional.\u003cbr\u003e- Important: rangefinder alignment is off. Focus by scale \/ zone focusing recommended.\u003cbr\u003e  The camera is fully usable with hyperfocal or zone focus technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOSMETIC — THE STAR OF THIS LISTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Black lacquer finish — first production year (chrome did not arrive until 1933).\u003cbr\u003e- Nickel fittings with natural golden patina — characteristic of early 1932 series.\u003cbr\u003e- Beautiful, authentic brass showing (brassing) on high-wear areas.\u003cbr\u003e  This is genuine 90+ years of natural wear — not polished, not faked.\u003cbr\u003e  On a 1932 Leica, brassing of this quality is a collector's proof of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e- Vulcanite: black, good condition.\u003cbr\u003e- Small black body cap present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLENS — Leitz Elmar 5cm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Optics: Clean glass. No fungus, no scratches.\u003cbr\u003e- Focus: Functional, smooth.\u003cbr\u003e- Aperture: Functional.\u003cbr\u003e- The Elmar 5cm f\/3.5 is the correct, period-matched lens for this body.\u003cbr\u003e  Body and lens are from the same era — a coherent, authentic 1932 set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCESSORIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Original leather ever-ready case — period correct, good condition.\u003cbr\u003e- Black lens cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL CONTEXT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leica II (Model D) was introduced in 1932 as the first Leica with a built-in\u003cbr\u003ecoupled rangefinder — a revolution that transformed photojournalism forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial #99584 places this camera in the first year of production,\u003cbr\u003eamong the earliest Leica II bodies ever assembled at Wetzlar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 36,936 black lacquer Leica II cameras were produced across the entire\u003cbr\u003eproduction run (1932–1948). Black models are consistently valued at twice\u003cbr\u003ethe price of chrome examples by serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass showing on this example is not a defect — it is living history.\u003cbr\u003eEvery mark tells the story of a working camera used across nine decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHONEST CONDITION SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShutter:      Fires at all speeds \/ not precision-tested \/ no CLA\u003cbr\u003eRangefinder:  Coupled \/ slight yellow tint \/ alignment off\u003cbr\u003eLens:         Clean glass \/ functional\u003cbr\u003eCosmetic:     Beautiful authentic brassing \/ black lacquer \/ nickel patina\u003cbr\u003eCase:         Original leather, good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera is sold honestly, as found. No surprises.\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for: collectors, display, zone-focus street photography, CLA project.\u003cbr\u003eNot recommended for: critical rangefinder-dependent photography without prior CLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Paris, France.\u003cbr\u003eJapan Welcome — carefully packed, fully insured, tracked international shipping.\u003cbr\u003eCombined shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions welcome. Additional photos available on request.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerious collectors only — please read condition notes carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leica Leitz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57879489413455,"sku":"Leica II 99584","price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/3584\/4687\/files\/Leica-II-2_Face1.jpg?v=1778530148","url":"https:\/\/sucrerlesfraises.com\/products\/leica-ii-model-d-black-lacquer-nickel-serial-99584-1932","provider":"Sucrer Les Fraises","version":"1.0","type":"link"}