Leica Serial Numbers: R Sorted by Type Leica SLRs Sorted by Model and Serial Number 1963 to 1996: Leicaflex to R8 The raw data was supplied courtesy of Leica, by Mr. Horst Braun with the approval of Leica's CEO, Mr. I'm sure I'm speaking for all Leica enthusiasts in thanking them for their help and generosity in sharing this information. I sorted and edited the raw data into its present form to enhance readability. In some cases notes were added and wording revised for clarity. It's probably a fair guess that many variations and special models which get collector's notice, did not get that much notice at the factory, so the serial numbers were just mixed in with the regular production for that model. The reality of it is that the list was not made with all the precision that Leica collectors might like, but then the list wasn't made by Leica collectors - it was made by people simply trying to get their job done - sometimes at the end of a long day at work.
Cameras are sorted by type and serial number. Cameras of high collector interest, such as the SL MOT, are grouped together.
Heavy d heavy hitz zip. For perhaps the first time, Leica birthdays are also listed, to be more exact the assignment date of the serial block. You know what this means. Another reason to have a birthday party. Let's see, 6 Leicas, six new birthday parties.
This Japanese site has pictures of both collapsible Summicron (SOOIC) variants: They are detailed enough to distinguish between the early, radioactive variant and the later version, even without serial numbers (or a Geiger counter!). The 'Summitar.' (which does indeed bear this model name on the front of the lens) is also shown (described here as a 'Prototype Summicron'), and there's a group picture of both LTM SOOICs, the SOOIC-M and the rigid SOMNI for comparison.
Dear Leicaphiles, Just wondering if there was a list of Leica M3 price guides with respect to their serial numbers and DS vs SS? For example, how much would the market value of recently CLA'd, fully functional, and cosmetically clean M3-SS (1961, serial 1 million+), or a M3-DS (1955, serial 800,000+) bodies be these days? I have looked in the completed section of eBay, but the prices seem to be all over the place, with crazy bidders going berserk at times, giving some pretty strange estimates! Thanks for your help, as always.
Here's something more useful than cosmetics and relative prices: Leitz introduced many changes (mostly improvements) over the entire production of the M3. The most significant improvement in the 1M serials was the enlargement of the eyepiece diameter from 8.5mm to 11.5mm. This happened in 1962 around 106XXXX. Minor changes in the 1M serials include the 1300 ASA film reminder dial (1960) and the abolishment of the lens release button guard in 1966.
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And because of shilling, eBay prices aren't always 'real' either. I bought a 1,1million SS a couple months back, has some mild meter marks (IMO these ought to be called Visoflex marks, because the meters' underbellies are plastic and I can't see how they'd permanently mar the hard chrome plating) but no dents or missing vulcanite. Came with the Easy Load kit inside, the X sync post changed to standard PC, and a '92' wax seal which I verified DAG had done a complete overhaul in 2002. I paid $751 from KEH. Got a nice brown leather ERC with snap-off top (to use while transporting, and as a half-case) from them in 'bargain' for $12 (seen them on eBay going for $40 and up). I agree, prices are all over the place.
Personally I'd avoid the DS unless you can get an easy MBG because some of them the winding heads are slipping. Even then, I'd avoid a well-used DS if I was planning to use it a lot. A lightly-used DS is probably good for a long time though. Maytag centennial commercial technology dryer parts. Also don't forget some early M3s don't have frame selector preview if that matters to you.
In the long run, if you're planning on using it, I'd look for an SS in lesser cosmetics with a recent overhaul. In case it hasn't been mentioned the $ premium for M3's over Sn #1 milloin is rumoured to be because the Leica factory workers were at their peak in manufacturing quality at that time.
You get not only the most advanced M3 features available but also unsurpassed Leica build quality. The best deal on an M3 is probably getting one that's been CLA'd fairly recently. Many of these old ladies haven't been well maintained and with use, the ancient dried lubricants can cause excessive wear to some delicate parts. In conversation with a Leica repair shop employee I was told that they often see the same worn out parts in uncared for M2s, M3s or M4s and that one guy had been waiting over a year to get his camera's CLA/repair completed because of that.
Leica Dual-Range Summicron Prices are the approximate amount one should expect to pay for a Leica-M lens in excellent, but used, condition. Glass and body should be clean and without scratches or cleaning marks. Hoods, boxes, caps and finer condition will all add to price. Leica lenses can and do vary widely in price depending on exact condition, serial # and pedigree. Pricing was gathered from sales on photo.net, RFF, ebay auctions, Tamarkin auctions, the LUG, and other camera dealers.
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Prices are biased towards completed ebay auctions and private sales on photo.net and RFF. Expect to pay 15 to 20% more directly from a dealer. PRICING UPDATES IN PROGRESS FOR 2016 - PLEASE COME BACK - UPDATES DONE 4-15-16.
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