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branches of the military of the world. For the german army, swedish airforce, US army etc.. They carry army markings and have become pricy collector pieces. From memory
some at least had better seals against moisture and dust. I had this very good book ( alas , it was loaned to a friend who misplaced it some 8 years ago ) which details these military versions. Leica- A History Illustrating every Model and accessory . There is a revised and updated version.Author is Paul Henry Van Hasbroeck.

Current Leica M's are either finished in Chrome or Black matt paint unless you opt for the expensive made to your specification option ( Ala Carte ) .The old Leicas like the one shown is finished in gloss black enamel paint which when worn shows the brass underneath ( much like the craved for Patina on old black gloss dial Vintage Rolex with gilt dials )

Cheers,dreamer
This message has been edited by dreamer8 on 2012-04-30 02:35:04

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Vintage Leica

 
By: Ogygia : April 29th, 2012-08:24
Just to share some pics on my fd's Leica. Military Leica Leica M4 KE-7a + 50/2 Elcan Leica M4 KE-7a + 50/2 Elcan + Leica IIIk Grey + Summitar 50/2 Leica M2 + Summilux 50/1.4 ver. 2 Black Paint Noctilix 50/1.2 If you find the above pics interesting, you ma...  

re: Vintage

 
By: DRMW : April 29th, 2012-12:01
Hello Ogygia, My knowledge on vintage cameras like your Leica. Can you fill me in on the aspects of this M4? And why is it 'Military'? Does it have a NSN number of something? -MW

I searched on google...

 
By: Ogygia : April 29th, 2012-19:27
it was limited to 460 pcs. in military version, and totally 505 pcs including civilian version which doesn't have the military serial no. and contract no. It was produced by Ernst Leitz Canada (Leica Canada factory)

so...

 
By: DRMW : April 30th, 2012-11:18
How often do you shoot with the Leica? When do you prefer film over digital? Or do you use your Canon 5D MarkII more often? -MW

Ming, Leica supplied cameras to the different ....

 
By: dreamer8 : April 30th, 2012-02:29
branches of the military of the world. For the german army, swedish airforce, US army etc.. They carry army markings and have become pricy collector pieces. From memory some at least had better seals against moisture and dust. I had this very good book ( ... 

I'm a Leica fan too!

 
By: Mech : April 30th, 2012-02:16
My MP in the background. this is a proof of my madness I luv that sexy brassing on the black paint of yours! Wonderful! more please. Mech....  

Nice pairing

 
By: RJW : April 30th, 2012-03:11
Your link at the end of your post doesn't work. Regards, Richard.

How nice! Do you still use them?

 
By: Marcus Hanke : April 30th, 2012-06:20
I have still not witched to digital photography myself. Only for snapshots, I use a Leica D-Lux 5 and a V-Lux 20. These are rebranded Panasonics, I know, and paying a lot more just to have the Leica label is silly, I know. However, since a local merchantm...  

I more than like...

 
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : April 30th, 2012-11:41
... You have two of my grail cameras from when I was collecting Leicas. But especially the IIIK or "Kugellager" would fancy me. I had to sell my collection to fund for a house, but I wish Ii hadn't. What else do you keep in your nice collection ? Best Han...