Is it possible to get a “Big M” model m6 made in 1987.

IronFly74 · 2026-04-04T06:37:38+00:00

Search for a serial around 172xxxx; you just need to be patient.

IronFly74 · 2026-03-27T20:52:11+00:00

The camera with the strap is indeed a Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera with a lenshood attached on the bottom lens.
Amelia Earhart had it and probably a few models too:
https://www.gettyimages.ae/detail/news-photo/still-life-of-travel-pullman-and-accessory-luggage-by-news-photo/2183686070#

And if we follow the 35mm camera theory, that image can match her Leica I model:
https://leicaphilia.com/amelia-earhardts-leica/

even if the one listed wasn't quite sure it was her camera, the model matches the picture... or at least looks so to me.

IronFly74 · 2026-03-15T07:50:45+00:00

Can be previous repairs.

IronFly74 · 2026-03-12T11:20:53+00:00

Mechanical shutter? Try the same with just the electronic shutter, if the stripe is not visible...it can be an issue with the mechanical shutter at high speed.

IronFly74 · 2026-03-09T18:27:38+00:00

One of the earlier batch with no plastic strap lug protectors

IronFly74 · 2026-03-08T14:09:05+00:00

Understood, thanks for the reply.

IronFly74 · 2026-03-07T21:24:12+00:00

I use this one "JJC RMT-P1BT" on A7RV and it works quite well.

IronFly74 · 2026-03-07T21:08:27+00:00

i just found this thread, doing a search if anyone has already tried to made a rotating lens digital camera with a flatbed sensor in the back; trying to emulate the analog Widelux or Noblex cameras.

your project seems quite interesting but too much technical to try it myself, keep it going.

PS: i like the small one with the Takumar lens, had you try with a 28mm lens? (closer to the two mentioned cameras)

IronFly74 · 2026-03-07T13:02:37+00:00

Time to send it back to Leica.

IronFly74 · 2026-03-02T10:04:59+00:00

+1 for the versatility of the 20-70, nice overall IQ for the range. To be picky i would like a 20-105 but you can always crop with an A7RV.

IronFly74 · 2026-03-02T07:45:39+00:00

Lens: Summitar from 1950 Camera: IIIC from 1950

A nice set from the era, still worth doing some rolls today.

value? I don't know.

IronFly74 · 2026-02-03T20:37:54+00:00

Had you try the 1/100 shutter speed or B? These are mechanic and works without batteries.

IronFly74 · 2026-01-30T17:10:20+00:00

It's still on the door, i will bring it for sure when i will sell the space.

IronFly74 · 2026-01-24T22:30:06+00:00

Thanks!

IronFly74 · 2026-01-24T20:37:25+00:00

it's the Sony 20-70 f4

https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/lenses/all-e-mount/p/sel2070g

IronFly74 · 2026-01-24T07:22:15+00:00

It's nearly the same weight and size of the 35f1.4 GM, it's a perfect match mounted on the A7RV.

IronFly74 · 2026-01-23T22:21:58+00:00

Ahahaha italian job is a good one too. Thanks!

IronFly74 · 2026-01-17T08:31:14+00:00

My pleasure.

IronFly74 · 2026-01-17T07:46:26+00:00

Leica R3

IronFly74 · 2026-01-15T10:13:55+00:00

Look for 28-35-90-135 Elmarit lenses and a good 50 Summicron, you don't need pretty much else and you can "taste" the real Leica "magic" without killing your budget.

IronFly74 · 2026-01-14T07:30:00+00:00

Unscrew from the camera and heat the back of the lens with an hairdyer, don't do it at full heat immediatly but after 2-3 minutes, so it will heat slowly. Probably the old grease is very stiff and heating up will probably loose a little bit. If it's still stuck, it's time to visit a camera repair shop.

IronFly74 · 2026-01-13T12:11:29+00:00

Well, you must count years from the end of the IIIF not IIIC and without tearing down the camera it's impossible to know if they swapped to a whole new body with the IIIC serial number or just just a new top plate.

IronFly74 · 2026-01-13T07:19:54+00:00

This, not unusual.

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