need help to identify the vintage leica cam

fp581 · Jan 7, 2012

i just got a leica cam and its 50-60+- years old and i need help to fined the model of the cam http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2097/img1001ff.jpg

tirediron · Jan 7, 2012

Usayit and a couple of the others here are the real Leica experts, but are you certain that's a Leica? The Cyrillic letters on the lens barrel tend to make me think it may be (the lens certainly is) one of the many Soviet clones (Zenit, Mir, Zorka, etc). I would suggest posting a few more images; full top, bottom, front, back and side views to allow for easier identification.

fp581 · Jan 7, 2012

how can i fined out?

raphaelaaron · Jan 7, 2012

looks to be a Leica Standard Model E.

though you may want to watch out, not familiar with the lens on it. Almost looks like the russian fakes. Did you buy it from a reputable vendor?

fp581 · Jan 7, 2012

no i got it from my grandma

fp581 · Jan 7, 2012

on the middle dial there are some letters that says erngtLEITZ o.r.p dos it help?

dxqcanada · Jan 7, 2012

Lens does not mention Leitz.

Show image of top of camera

fp581 · Jan 7, 2012

so its a fake hah? well its still a rely a good looking cam

is there any place that can fix the cam?

Derrel · Jan 7, 2012

Looks like a Leica Model I....missing that one front piece....screw positions look right on for a Model I.

The Leica Model I | Crestock.com Blog

But "is it really a Leica???" PLease remove it from its case, and photograph the top deck...the lens is clearly not a Leitz, but does appear to be of at least roughly similar vintage as the body.

fp581 · Jan 7, 2012

doing it now and here it is:
http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/7457/img1002m.jpg

wow if its this one its worth a lot of money

fp581 · Jan 7, 2012

btw is it possible to fix it so i can use it?

dxqcanada · Jan 7, 2012

Hmm, could this be a Leica I (C) ?
Very difficult to read the serial number on the top of the camera from your picture ... looks like someone tried to reveal it.

1930 Leica I (A)