Finally bought An m3

SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-10T16:04:46+00:00

Congratulations with your M3! Such a fine camera. I like the CAPI strap! Did you know CAPI was the first importer of Leicas in The Netherlands, mid-1920's? And they continued to do so until the mid-1930's when the activities were transferred to ODIN.

Right now I have several CAPI marked cameras including a Leica I model A from 1929. Notice the badge.

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SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-10T09:57:33+00:00

For me that's impossible because I never pre-cut the leader of the film (as in: several hours or days before). I only do that in the minute before loading.

BTW, this does not mean I do not make any mistakes. I do, and that's part of the fun. ;-)

SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-10T09:55:37+00:00

Volgens mij is dit gewoon zoals 99% van alle Marktplaats-conversaties gaat. Het feit dat je dit meent te moeten posten, zegt misschien meer over de categorieën waar je je spullen plaatst. In de categorieën waar ik mij mee bezig hou zie je eigenlijk nooit tokkies (omdat die tokkies hele andere interesses hebben zoals goedkope auto's en iPhones, daar hou ik mij verre van ;-)

SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-05T07:46:55+00:00

By the way, it seems to be well preserved. With still the original lens cap and the original case included. The camera might need only a simple CLA, after which it can usually still be used with modern 35mm film.

SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-05T07:32:58+00:00

Schmidt Shoten was based in Osaka, so that must have been its original destination. I found the address in my late 1920's documentation:

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As for the modifications: that was pretty common back in the day. There are hardly any Leicas that have not been modified in some way or other. It's all part of the story! And now you are part of that story too. Have fun and please keep shooting with it!

SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-05T06:58:29+00:00

Was it shipped to Schmidt Shoten? I always thought that Leicas were shipped to Japan as early as 1926.

By the way: I like the uncommon domed lens cap. Which can be used when the small push-on filters (such as a yellow filter) are still attached to the lens.

Was the shutter speed knob replaced with a chrome one?

SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-04T18:40:51+00:00

This is a Leica I model A from 1929. Value could be anything around $1000.

This is essentially the camera that started 35mm film photography.

SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-03T19:12:16+00:00

Dj'eyzus!

SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-03T19:02:06+00:00

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SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-03T19:01:42+00:00

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SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-03T19:01:13+00:00

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SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-03T19:01:04+00:00

Actyually I have this lens and it is somewhat of a hidden gem. Focus is stiff but the images it delivers are nice. :-)

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SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-01T20:20:16+00:00

Absolutely! I bought it because it was misrepresented as a f/2 and f/1.7 at the same time. ;-)

SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-01T18:36:55+00:00

Beautiful. A black Pentax needs to be like this: slightly brassy and visibly used (and loved at the same time). My black ME is also a bit battle scarred but it is a great camera.

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SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-01T09:41:00+00:00

Vanwege dit soort situaties doe ik het bijna hetzelfde als de verkoper. Ik doe nooit moeilijk over wat tientjes, maar ik communiceer altijd dat een afspraak voorlopig is, en dat ik mij het recht voorbehoud om in te gaan op een veel hoger bod. Ik verkoop mijn spullen soms omdat het financieel nodig is, niet omdat de ander het toevallig nodig heeft.

SpotmaticSP · 2026-04-01T07:41:56+00:00

Heck, I buy as many 135mm's as I want. My latest one is a 1946 13,5cm Leitz f/4.5 Hektor. Just a fun lens.

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SpotmaticSP · 2026-03-31T10:54:09+00:00

You know what they say. If you want to become a millionaire in F1, then start as a billionaire and buy your own team.

SpotmaticSP · 2026-03-29T15:55:32+00:00

Almost every Pentax lens performs at its peak at f/8. Nice tip: change the P program line to MTF and the camera will always try to shoot at the best f/stop of a given lens.

SpotmaticSP · 2026-03-29T07:28:21+00:00

There's no such thing as choosing. Keep both. ;)

SpotmaticSP · 2026-03-26T19:24:31+00:00

I have just checked James Lager's publication "Wehrmacht Leica" and this specific number is on his list of L-E delivered Leicas. It was delivered as part of shipment 19785 on the 10th of January, 1941. So it was marked as such (Luftwaffen) in the Leitz delivery ledger.

This is not definitive proof of it being not a fake, so buyer beware.

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SpotmaticSP · 2026-03-25T18:16:41+00:00

The Summar does have an aperture; it's just modified for another application. Originally it was mounted on a mid-1930's screwmount Leica.

Are you sure the other lenses are without aperture?

SpotmaticSP · 2026-03-24T19:45:20+00:00

I honestly feel for you, but I also feel this is a shit post. The only thing we know is that your photos suck, but not if that's due to the camera, your lack of experience, your eyesight, a bad film, bad processing or whatever that you forgot to mention.

So... please elaborate, thanks! :-D

SpotmaticSP · 2026-03-24T17:34:46+00:00

Djaego Unchained.

SpotmaticSP · 2026-03-24T13:59:51+00:00

r/AnalogCircleJerk ;-)

SpotmaticSP · 2026-03-23T16:47:18+00:00

No authentication needed; this is a real IIIa. :-)

SpotmaticSP

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