{"product_id":"leicaflex-sl-35mm-slr-camera-1970-leica-r-mount-no-metering","title":"Leicaflex SL 35mm SLR Camera – 1971, Leica R Mount, No meter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeicaflex SL 35mm single-lens reflex camera, introduced by Leitz Wetzlar in 1971. Built like a precision instrument, the SL features a bright ground-glass focusing screen with microprism assist, mechanical shutter, and full compatibility with Leica R-mount lenses. The battery connector is broken so unable to use the inbuilt meter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Condition: Fair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally good cosmetic condition, shutter working, but the battery connector is broken and hence the meter not working\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeicaflex SL 35mm SLR camera body\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Leicaflex SL was Leica’s second-generation SLR, offering improved focusing precision and rugged build quality. Unlike later R-series models, the SL is fully mechanical and prized for its reliability and tactile shooting experience. Increasingly sought after by collectors and film photographers for its compatibility with early R-mount lenses and its historical significance in Leica’s transition from rangefinder to SLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica R mount (manual focus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical shutter: 1s to 1\/2000s + Bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo TTL metering (manual exposure only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright ground-glass screen with microprism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all 1st cam Leica R lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for collectors, display, or manual film photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Optimised Keywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeicaflex SL 35mm camera UK, Leica R mount SLR tested, Leicaflex SL no metering, Leica film camera for sale UK, Leicaflex SL 1971 vintage camera, Leica mechanical SLR VGC, Leicaflex SL compatible with R lenses, Leica SL camera body UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51516038676822,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP7302_de25a9f5-7cff-4514-ad0b-9632247b1e64.jpg?v=1786706506","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/leicaflex-sl-35mm-slr-camera-1970-leica-r-mount-no-metering","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}