snuggles Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 So.. My grandfather died a week ago, and we decided to start going through his old belongings. This camera was bought in germany, and he wouldn't let ANYONE else touch it except him! It is in AMAZING condition. Here it is. Sexy. Not digital Close up shot More. 54 years and hardly showing any age Same with this lens. What could it be? Ah, an exposure meter. What is it? Hmmm.. Anyone know? All kinds of fun stuff like lenses, manuals, and other stuff in there. A better look Advertisement on the manual RTFM For the misc. paper enthusiasts If anyone knows what that.. thing.. is, please tell me. thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Totally looks like something from the camera display case at my work. They used to be a camera retail store until they got bought out by Wolf Camera, where they moved to movie transfer services. In the storefront of our building, there's a display case of a bunch of old cameras, all sizes. Really amazing thing to see especially if you're spoiled by digital photography (Like me!) Only 1/4 of the display....there's even keychain-sized film cameras on mini tripods...and yes, they work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelizeIt Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 That camera appears to be in amazing condition for its age. If you don't see this camera as a family heirloom, then you should pass it on to someone who will actually use it. In other words, list it on ebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuggles Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 No way in hell I'm ever selling it, I'm gonna use it, care for it, and pass it on to family after I die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuggles Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Worst slide scan EVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiCoastal Kid Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 The only thing I can think of that your unknown object could be is an aperture meter. I can't see the numbers on your lens, but the numbers on the meter seem likely to be aperture values. Just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiCoastal Kid Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Nope! I found it. It's a scope finder. Since your view finder doesn't view through the lens, and just straight through, you mount that scope onto your flash shoot and it allows you to see what your telephoto lens would see. http://www.friedmanarchives.com/Miscellaneous/pages/Leica%20iiif.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Sorry to hear about your grandfather Snugs. Nice camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuggles Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Nope! I found it. It's a scope finder. Since your view finder doesn't view through the lens, and just straight through, you mount that scope onto your flash shoot and it allows you to see what your telephoto lens would see. http://www.friedmanarchives.com/Miscellaneous/pages/Leica%20iiif.htm Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewCT Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Great camera Snugs! That thing looks mint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dood Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Did he ever even use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuggles Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Yes. Its been pretty much around the world 2 times, although he stopped using it in about 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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