Leica M1
Produced from 1959 to 1964, the M1 lacks a rangefinder and was intended for use with the Leica Visoflex or attached to a microscope. The view finder permanent displays 35/50 frame lines. Less than 10,000 units were produced.
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Produced from 1995 to 2006 with the aesthetics of a small brick, the constant risk of E02 malfunction, a peephole viewfinder, and the ability to make fantastic images.
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Holy knobs, Batman! This think looks more like steampunk art than a camera. Produced from 1957 to 1960 as an update of the Leica IIIf (added a larger viewfinder). This one was produced in August of 1957, part of a 5,000 batch.
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Introduced in 1973 and produced for 3 years. The CL came in two variants: Leica CL and Leitz minolta CL. Both seem to be identical in function and design. Both were made by Minolta in Japan. It was design for use with specifically marketed 40mm and 90 mm lens but will work with most (some debate here, specifically don't use collapsible lens or you will damage the meter) M mount lens. The 40mm frame lines are always displayed. 50mm and 90 mm frame lines display dependent on the lens used.
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My M4 is a user. It came to me from a photographer who had used it as a second M-mont body but has switch to digital. This thing is built like a tank. My first impression was how heavy it feels for the size. Real feeling of confidence, not that I'd be able to take good pictures but that I could defend myself with it.
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