| Leica Gun Camera |
Tamarkin Photographica are having a 'Rare Camera Auction' on January 28, 2007. An extremely
interesting item which caught our eye was Item No.176 Leica Gun Outfit RIFLE.Details on the item state the following: "The rarest and most sought-after of all Leica accessories, this Leica Gun is complete with the 400mm Telyt f5 Nr. 824051. The viewfinder is the of the earlier New York type. The outfit is completely operational and includes the necessary, and original, special bottom plate for the camera, the double cable release, and the PLOOT reflex housing. Included is the original carrying case. The object of every Leica collector’s dream! Condition: Ex+ US$35,000 - $65,000 If you're interested in the auction - details can be found here: http://www.tamarkin.com/auction/ The auction will be held live and will also run real-time on eBay Live Auctions, and bidders can also bid by telephone and fax. The auction catalogue (US$20 postpaid, and US$25 foreign) will go out on December 28 and the catalogue can be viewed here on our website, at liveauctioneers.com, and at eBay Live Auctions.                                |
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About
Oskar Barnack's genius idea of creating the small format 35mm camera
created a revolution in photography in 1925, paving the way for the
birth of the Leica Legend. His diminutive, lightweight LEICA A offered
a new, undreamed-of freedom in reportage and artistic photography. From
that point to the present day, Leica has had a profound influence on our
view of the world we live in.
What was started in 1914 with the Ur-Leica quickly turned into a lasting
success. In 1932, around 90,000 cameras were already in use. By 1961, the
number had increased to a million. Milestones in the development include
the rangefinder cameras such as the legendary LEICA M3 in 1954 and the M6
in 1984. The R-System commenced in 1976 with the LEICA R3 - the first
electronic Leica. In 1989, the first compact point-and-shoot model entered
the market. 1998 also saw the launch of the first digital camera - the
LEICA DIGILUX. Without exception, all developments are focused on the
requirements of the user and are characterized by the highest quality,
focus on essential functions, and comfortable user-friendly controls.
