{"product_id":"leica-i-35mm-rangefinder-with-50mm-f-3-5-elmar-lens-rangefinder-and-case-s-n-23535","title":"Leica I Model A 1930 + Elmar 50mm F3.5 + Finder + Case – S\/N 23535","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1930 Leica I (Model A) 35mm rangefinder‑style camera, serial number 23535, fitted with its original collapsible Leitz Elmar 50mm f\/3.5 lens. This example includes a period accessory rangefinder and a leather case. A highly collectible early Leica from the Barnack era, representing one of the most influential camera designs in photographic history. Fully tested for mechanical operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good for Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody (Leica I Model A, 1930)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight cosmetic wear consistent with a 1930 production camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter curtains intact and travel correctly at all tested speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvance and rewind smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder clear with typical age‑related dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll controls functioning as expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens (Leitz Elmar 50mm f\/3.5, collapsible)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapses and extends correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture ring smooth and responsive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics show typical internal dust for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fungus, haze, separation or scratches observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront element shows expected cleaning marks for a 1930 lens \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory Rangefinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear and aligned within typical tolerance for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustment wheels functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight internal dust consistent with period accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent with age‑related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitching intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica I (Model A) body – Serial 23535 (1930)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeitz Elmar 50mm f\/3.5 collapsible lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica Accessory rangefinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather case (not Leica)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial 23535 places this camera firmly in 1930 production, during the early expansion of Leica’s pioneering 35mm system. The Leica I Model A with fixed Elmar lens is one of the most historically significant cameras ever produced, representing Oskar Barnack’s original compact camera concept. Examples complete with period accessories remain highly desirable among Leica collectors and early 35mm historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica I (Model A) 35mm camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1930 production, serial 23535\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsible Leitz Elmar 50mm f\/3.5 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory rangefinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Barnack‑era design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly collectible early Leica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica I Model A\u003cbr\u003eLeica 1930 camera\u003cbr\u003eLeitz Elmar 50mm f3.5\u003cbr\u003eBarnack Leica\u003cbr\u003eVintage Leica rangefinder\u003cbr\u003eLeica serial 23535\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53507663790422,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP6411_b6342183-b955-43c3-a688-fb25ae2b6304.jpg?v=1778171673","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/leica-i-35mm-rangefinder-with-50mm-f-3-5-elmar-lens-rangefinder-and-case-s-n-23535","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}