{"product_id":"leica-if-35mm-rangefinder-body-1953-4-serial-673529","title":"Leica If 35mm Rangefinder Body 1953\/4 – Serial 673529 – Shutter Sticking 1\/25","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica \u003cstrong\u003eIf\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm rangefinder body from \u003cstrong\u003e1953\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e, serial number \u003cstrong\u003e673529\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good cosmetic condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully \u003cstrong\u003etested\u003c\/strong\u003e with a declared shutter fault. The shutter is generally operating, but is \u003cstrong\u003esticking at 1\/25\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this is clearly reported for accuracy. The If is a streamlined Barnack‑style body without built‑in viewfinder or rangefinder, intended for use with external optical finders. A compact, precise screw‑mount Leica ideal for collectors or users comfortable with the noted shutter behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good (cosmetic) – Shutter sticking at 1\/25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter sticking at 1\/25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther tested speeds generally operating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm advance smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRewind functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter curtains in good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior in very good cosmetic condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaseplate secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissing one of the cold shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica If body (serial 673529)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1953\/4 production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarnack‑style compact design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo built‑in viewfinder or rangefinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica M39 screw mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision brass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect for all Leica M39\/LTM lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with external optical finders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to mirrorless via appropriate adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses standard 35mm film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOLLECTORS NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeica If\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined screw‑mount Barnack Leica, prized for its minimalist, finder‑less layout and mid‑1950s build quality. This serial \u003cstrong\u003e673529\u003c\/strong\u003e body is best suited to collectors or users who either accept the shutter sticking at 1\/25 or plan for professional servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica If 1953, Leica serial 673529, Leica screw mount body, Barnack Leica, Leica shutter sticking 1\/25, Leica LTM camera UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54545161650518,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP2240_01a52614-f2e0-4c81-9d21-9f270f704721.jpg?v=1784032892","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/leica-if-35mm-rangefinder-body-1953-4-serial-673529","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}