Minox Leica 1f - Minox 8x11 Classic Collection

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( August 2000- 2004) 75x41x38mm, 93g

After rousing a great deal of interest among collectors and admirers of mechanical precision with the two classic cameras Leica IIIf and Leica M3, MINOX is presented another legendary product from this series: the Classic Camera Leica If. Third of the Minox OEM Classic Collection camera, a faithful 1:3 reproduction of a Leica 1If Nr. IM0209 has a MINOCTAR f/5.6 15mm (3 Element in 3 Groups) lens with focal range of 1.2m to . The shutter speed is fixed at a fast 1/250th.

This classic camera from Leica was first presented in 1951 and its production continued until 1956. The Leica I f is a simplified version of the Leica II f, which does without long exposure times and has no viewfinder or rangefinder. The first edition in 1951 produced a total of 2200 cameras and between 1952 and 1956 a further 1300 were made.

The Minox Leica If uses the legendary MINOX miniature 8 x 11 mm film, just like its predecessors. The top quality Minoctar lens 1:5.6/15 mm with three lens elements in three groups guarantees the very best imaging results. A further highlight of this miniaturized classic camera is the attachable 15 mm viewfinder. Furthermore, there is a flash unit available as an accessory item, making it possible to capture excellent shots even in unfavourable light.

Matching accessories perfectly complement this new product, including a hand-stitched ever-ready case, a neck strap and a lens cover.

Technical Data MINOX Classic Camera Leica I f:

•  MINOX 8x11 film format

•  MINOCTAR lens 1:5,6/15 mm (3 elements in 3 groups)

•  Depth of field: 1,2 m to infinity (4 ft - infinity)

•  Shutter speed: 1/250 sec

•  Metal casing

•  Dimensions (LxWxH): 66x41x38 mm (2.6 x 1.6 x 1.4 in)

•  Weight: 93 g (without film) (3.28 oz)

•  Incl. wooden box and MINOX 8x11 film

Accessories:

•  Leather strap

•  Aluminum Lens cap

•  Flash

•  Leather case

In good light with, a fast film these are capable of excellent pictures. Prices are high and range of use is limited. 

Ebay

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06/07/03 157.50USD
06/08/14 180USD (box)
06/11/23 137.50USD

Last Updated on 23rd November 2006