Barnack Style Archives - Camera Obscura Elburg https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product-category/cameras/rangefinders/leica-barnack/ Analogue Camera store in Elburg the Netherlands. We specialise in quality rangefinders (Leica,Canon) and vintage lenses. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:07:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-favi-32x32.jpg Barnack Style Archives - Camera Obscura Elburg https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product-category/cameras/rangefinders/leica-barnack/ 32 32 Leica Standard – 1936 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product/leica-standard-1936/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:06:04 +0000 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/?post_type=product&p=7384 An original Leica Standard from 1936, serial number 212672. This pre-war Barnack Leica remains in its original configuration, with the compact body and straightforward controls that make these early cameras so appealing.

The Standard is the simpler member of the Leica family, with a built-in viewfinder but no coupled rangefinder. Focusing is done by setting the distance directly on the lens, either estimated or measured with a separate rangefinder. Fully mechanical and without a light meter, it offers a very direct way of photographing on 35mm film.

The lens flange carries the “0” marking, indicating the standardized Leica lens register. This allows compatible Leica screw-mount lenses to be interchanged without individually matching each lens to the camera.

The shutter works perfectly at all speeds. A lovely choice for anyone who appreciates an original pre-war Leica, whether for a collection or to use with a favourite screw-mount lens.

  • Model: Leica Standard / Model E
  • Year: 1936
  • Serial number: 212672
  • Original configuration
  • Film: 35mm, 24 × 36mm format
  • Lens mount: Leica screw mount, LTM / M39
  • “0” marking on the lens flange, indicating the standardized lens register
  • Built-in viewfinder, without a coupled rangefinder
  • Mechanical focal-plane shutter
  • Shutter speeds: 1/20–1/500 second and B
  • Shutter working perfectly at all speeds

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]]> Een originele Leica Standard uit 1936, met serienummer 212672. Deze vooroorlogse Barnack Leica verkeert nog in zijn originele uitvoering, met de compacte body en eenvoudige bediening die deze vroege camera’s zo aantrekkelijk maken.

De Standard is de eenvoudigere uitvoering binnen de Leica-familie, met een ingebouwde zoeker maar zonder gekoppelde meetzoeker. Je stelt de afstand rechtstreeks op het objectief in, op basis van een geschatte afstand of een meting met een losse afstandsmeter. Volledig mechanisch en zonder lichtmeter: een heel directe manier van fotograferen op kleinbeeldfilm.

De objectiefflens draagt de “0”-markering, die de gestandaardiseerde Leica-registerafstand aangeeft. Hierdoor kunnen geschikte Leica-schroefdraadobjectieven onderling worden verwisseld, zonder dat ieder objectief afzonderlijk op de camera hoeft te worden afgestemd.

De sluiter werkt perfect op alle tijden. Een mooi exemplaar voor wie een originele vooroorlogse Leica waardeert, om te verzamelen of om met een favoriet schroefdraadobjectief te gebruiken.

  • Model: Leica Standard / Model E
  • Bouwjaar: 1936
  • Serienummer: 212672
  • Originele uitvoering
  • Film: 35mm kleinbeeld, opnameformaat 24 × 36mm
  • Objectiefvatting: Leica schroefdraad, LTM / M39
  • “0”-markering op de objectiefflens voor de gestandaardiseerde registerafstand
  • Ingebouwde zoeker, zonder gekoppelde meetzoeker
  • Mechanische spleetsluiter
  • Sluitertijden: 1/20–1/500 seconde en B
  • Sluiter werkt perfect op alle tijden

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]]> Yasuhara T981 Rangefinder with original 50/2.8 lens (M39) – unused https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product/yasuhara-t981-rangefinder-with-original-50-2-8-lens-m39-unused/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:16:38 +0000 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/?post_type=product&p=7228 The Yasuhara T981 is a Leica-thread mount camera from Yasuhara Co. Ltd. About four thousand T981 were made. The T981 has a TTL light-meter with electronic readout and has a compact shape, with a hinged rear door for fast film loading, non removable take-up spool and a large viewfinder window that is easy for spectacle wearers to use. For the shutter mechanism, which is the heart of the camera, the established and reliable Copal vertical metal shutter is used, commonly fitted to SLR cameras.

The cameras began shipping in the Spring, of 1999. The name “Isshiki” was given to the camera, which in Japanese means “Complete” or “All you need” and is embossed into the top plate in Japanese Kanji characters. For some unknown reason, the camera is also named as “T-981”, which is a mystery that only it's designer knows the answer to.

This particular example is in near new condition. It looks like it has never been used. It comes with the original lens as well (50mm f2.8), which in itself is quite rare and hard to find. The sticker to protect the shutter curtains is still in place, and the little bag to prevent moisture is also still installed.

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]]> The Yasuhara T981 is a Leica-thread mount camera from Yasuhara Co. Ltd. About four thousand T981 were made. The T981 has a TTL light-meter with electronic readout and has a compact shape, with a hinged rear door for fast film loading, non removable take-up spool and a large viewfinder window that is easy for spectacle wearers to use. For the shutter mechanism, which is the heart of the camera, the established and reliable Copal vertical metal shutter is used, commonly fitted to SLR cameras.

The cameras began shipping in the Spring, of 1999. The name “Isshiki” was given to the camera, which in Japanese means “Complete” or “All you need” and is embossed into the top plate in Japanese Kanji characters. For some unknown reason, the camera is also named as “T-981”, which is a mystery that only it’s designer knows the answer to.

This particular example is in near new condition. It looks like it has never been used. It comes with the original lens as well (50mm f2.8), which in itself is quite rare and hard to find. The sticker to protect the shutter curtains is still in place, and the little bag to prevent moisture is also still installed.

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]]> Yashica YE with Titanium shutter https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product/yashica-ye-with-titanium-shutter/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:40:44 +0000 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/?post_type=product&p=5014 The Yashica YE is a 35mm rangefinder camera made by Yashica in 1959 that allows M39/LTM lenses to be fitted.
It has a separate viewfinder and rangefinder window. It has two shutter dials, one for fast speeds on top of the camera by the accessory shoe, the other a slow shutter speed dial on the front.

This particular example is in a beautiful condition, was serviced, and fitted with titanium shutters from a Nikon camera! A very interesting collector piece that shoots great pictures with any Leica M39 (LTM) lens.

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]]> The Yashica YE is a 35mm rangefinder camera made by Yashica in 1959 that allows M39/LTM lenses to be fitted.
It has a separate viewfinder and rangefinder window. It has two shutter dials, one for fast speeds on top of the camera by the accessory shoe, the other a slow shutter speed dial on the front.

This particular example is in a beautiful condition, was serviced, and fitted with titanium shutters from a Nikon camera! A very interesting collector piece that shoots great pictures with any Leica M39 (LTM) lens.

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]]> Leica 1 (1929) Close Focus with Elmar 50/3.5 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product/leica-1-close-focus/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:45:55 +0000 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/?post_type=product&p=4641 Leica 1 Close Focus from 1929 in beautiful condition.

A completely original Leica 1 with Elmar 50/3.5 lens. Glass is in great condition, and the camera works perfect, a great shooter to experience how photographs were taken in the 20s/30s.

See pictures for condition. A great collector piece! More rare than the standard version which focusses only to 1 meter, this one focusses to 0.5meter.

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]]> Leica 1 Close Focus from 1929 in beautiful condition.

A completely original Leica 1 with Elmar 50/3.5 lens. Glass is in great condition, and the camera works perfect, a great shooter to experience how photographs were taken in the 20s/30s.

See pictures for condition. A great collector piece! More rare than the standard version which focusses only to 1 meter, this one focusses to 0.5meter.

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]]> Leica 1 – Leitz Eigentum – 1931 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product/leica-1-leitz-eigentum-1931/ Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:07:01 +0000 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/?post_type=product&p=4611 Leica 1 - Leitz Eigentum Engraving - 1931

A lovely used and brassed blackpaint Barnack camera.

This 94 year old Leica Barnack camera is in good working condition, we have film tested it, and it works correct.

This camera was delivered to Poland in 1931 according to the Leica records in Wetzlar. It has been engraved with "Leitz Eigentum" and "Leih Kamera". It has also been modified to have strap lugs, and a flash sync connector.

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]]> Leica 1 – Leitz Eigentum Engraving – 1931

A lovely used and brassed blackpaint Barnack camera.

This 94 year old Leica Barnack camera is in good working condition, we have film tested it, and it works correct.

This camera was delivered to Poland in 1931 according to the Leica records in Wetzlar. It has been engraved with “Leitz Eigentum” and “Leih Kamera”. It has also been modified to have strap lugs, and a flash sync connector.

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]]> Leica iiiG with Elmar 50mm f3.5 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product/leica-iiig-with-elmar-50mm-f3-5/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:48:17 +0000 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/?post_type=product&p=4276 The Leica iiiG was the first Barnack style rangefinder with extra (90mm) framelines, and is quite a desired model. This beautiful condition Leica iiiG comes with it's original 50/3.5 Elmar lens.

It is in good working condition. The viewfinder is perfectly clear and crisp. The Elmar lens is in great condition with no cleaning marks, haze or fungus.

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]]> The Leica iiiG was the first Barnack style rangefinder with extra (90mm) framelines, and is quite a desired model. This beautiful condition Leica iiiG comes with it’s original 50/3.5 Elmar lens.

It is in good working condition. The viewfinder is perfectly clear and crisp. The Elmar lens is in great condition with no cleaning marks, haze or fungus.

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]]> Leica Standard with N-L engraving and 35mm VF https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product/leica-standard-with-n-l-engraving-and-35mm-vf/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:54:50 +0000 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/?post_type=product&p=3963 This 1939 Leica Standard is a very rare specimen. It comes with N-L top engraving, which means it was originally delivered via the Dutch importer ODIN, and on top of it, it is supplied with a viewfinder that has a 35mm field of view instead of the normal 50mm.

Normally these standard Leicas with 35mm viewfinder have the WEISU lookalike viewfinder on it, but this one has 35mm field of view in a normal viewfinder housing.

The camera has user marks, but is overal in very nice condition given it's age. Curtains are in very good condition, and the viewfinder is very clear with no haze.

It was just serviced (CLA), and the shutter times are spot-on.

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]]> This 1939 Leica Standard is a very rare specimen. It comes with N-L top engraving, which means it was originally delivered via the Dutch importer ODIN, and on top of it, it is supplied with a viewfinder that has a 35mm field of view instead of the normal 50mm.

Normally these standard Leicas with 35mm viewfinder have the WEISU lookalike viewfinder on it, but this one has 35mm field of view in a normal viewfinder housing.

The camera has user marks, but is overal in very nice condition given it’s age. Curtains are in very good condition, and the viewfinder is very clear with no haze.

It was just serviced (CLA), and the shutter times are spot-on.

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]]> Leica iiif https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product/leica-iiif/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:38:58 +0000 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/?post_type=product&p=3346 The Leica iiif is one of the least expensive ways to get into the Leica system.
This camera was produced in 1950. The iiif comes in two variations, red & black dial. The earlier versions like this one being a black dial.

This particular example is in a lovely condition as can be seen from the pictures, and has been completely serviced, and is ready to shoot!

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]]> The Leica iiif is one of the least expensive ways to get into the Leica system.
This camera was produced in 1950. The iiif comes in two variations, red & black dial. The earlier versions like this one being a black dial.

This particular example is in a lovely condition as can be seen from the pictures, and has been completely serviced, and is ready to shoot!

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]]> Yasuhara T981 Rangefinder https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product/yasuhara-t981-rangefinder/ Mon, 15 May 2023 14:34:59 +0000 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/?post_type=product&p=3112 The Yasuhara T981 is a Leica-thread mount camera from Yasuhara Co. Ltd. About four thousand T981 were made. The T981 has a TTL light-meter with electronic readout and has a compact shape, with a hinged rear door for fast film loading, non removable take-up spool and a large viewfinder window that is easy for spectacle wearers to use. For the shutter mechanism, which is the heart of the camera, the established and reliable Copal vertical metal shutter is used, commonly fitted to SLR cameras.

The cameras began shipping in the Spring, of 1999. The name “Isshiki” was given to the camera, which in Japanese means “Complete” or “All you need” and is embossed into the top plate in Japanese Kanji characters. For some unknown reason, the camera is also named as “T-981”, which is a mystery that only it's designer knows the answer to.

This particular example is in a beautiful condition. It has been film tested, the light meter works, the focus patch is clearly visible. Ready to shoot!

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]]> The Yasuhara T981 is a Leica-thread mount camera from Yasuhara Co. Ltd. About four thousand T981 were made. The T981 has a TTL light-meter with electronic readout and has a compact shape, with a hinged rear door for fast film loading, non removable take-up spool and a large viewfinder window that is easy for spectacle wearers to use. For the shutter mechanism, which is the heart of the camera, the established and reliable Copal vertical metal shutter is used, commonly fitted to SLR cameras.

The cameras began shipping in the Spring, of 1999. The name “Isshiki” was given to the camera, which in Japanese means “Complete” or “All you need” and is embossed into the top plate in Japanese Kanji characters. For some unknown reason, the camera is also named as “T-981”, which is a mystery that only it’s designer knows the answer to.

This particular example is in a beautiful condition. It has been film tested, the light meter works, the focus patch is clearly visible. Ready to shoot!

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]]> Tower 45/46 Leica barnack style (Nicca 5L) https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/product/tower-45-46-leica-copy-nicca-5l-3/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:21:46 +0000 https://www.cameraobscuraelburg.nl/?post_type=product&p=2822 The legendary Nicca 5L rebranded/distributed for the USA market by Sears under the name Tower.

The camera offered here is in very nice condition without any weird user marks on it.

This camera came branded as Tower45 with a Nikkor 5cm/f2 , or Tower46 with a Nikkor 5cm/f1.4. Both of these lenses we have available as well, check our lenses category.

Shutterspeeds were adjusted & rangefinder was aligned. Ready to shoot!

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]]> The legendary Nicca 5L rebranded/distributed for the USA market by Sears under the name Tower.

The camera offered here is in very nice condition without any weird user marks on it.

This camera came branded as Tower45 with a Nikkor 5cm/f2 , or Tower46 with a Nikkor 5cm/f1.4. Both of these lenses we have available as well, check our lenses category.

Shutterspeeds were adjusted & rangefinder was aligned. Ready to shoot!

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