The raw data was supplied courtesy of Leica, by Mr. Horst Braun with the approval of Leica's CEO, Mr. Cohn. 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 chronologically and by serial number.
![Serial Serial](http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/Leica/Leica-M3/Leica-MP/MP-originals/Leica-MP375_internal.jpg)
For perhaps the first time, most 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. Hmm.
ELC = Assembled at Ernst Leitz Canada (Midland) LP = Leitz Portugal LW = Leitz Wetzlar
Overview | |
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Type | |
Lens | |
Lens mount | Leica M-mount |
Focusing | |
Focus | manual |
Exposure/metering | |
Exposure | manual |
Flash | |
Flash | standard accessory shoe with separate bulb and electronic flash connectors |
General | |
Dimensions | 138 x 77 x 33.5mm |
Weight | 560g |
Comparisons[edit]
Variations[edit]
Gallery[edit]
- Leica M2 with the signature frame counter well visible
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Leica M2. |
- Leica M2 on photoethnography.com
- Leica M Serial Numbers on Cameraquest.com
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