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| Leica user group can be one of the most critically demanding
community in the Internet When I first let a friend of mine to have a sleek preview
of this page; the first reaction was " leo, you really have no taste, why matches
a Leica-M 50mm 1:2.8 Elmar on such a beautiful MP collectible ?..." hehe ..
to be frank. I wasn't prepared to take pictures of this camera. Within 1 hour session,
I have to handle 7 models, 10 lenses and not knowing my buddy had brought out this
LHSA Special Edition model and ask if I wanted to take pictures of this as well.
The box is sealed, brand new and I didn't actually had the time to open the box to
inspect other components. So, I actually missed out the companion lens (Summicron-M
2/35mm ASPH LHSA as well as the matching accessory (Leicavit-M LHSA) specifically
tailored to come along with the camera in a standard LHSA gray hammertone Leica MP
Kit. Perhaps, after a quick session of snapping 150+ products pictures of different
cameras/lenses and labels, you may just have to excuse an old man with deteriorating
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The companion lens for the Leica MP LHSA
grey-hammertone finish body is a Summicron-M 2/35mm ASPH. It is in
silver chrome finish. A LHSA logo 1968~2003 is engraved on the other side of the
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Actually, I felt a little uncomfortable recently as I
noticed there were a number of occasions that I have seen online used equipment outlets
such as Ebay had been selling some of the component accessories supposedly meant
for the LHSA Special Edition Kit. This scenario wasn't just confined to this particular
model alone. As most often, many of the system accessories such as lenses, hoods,
and even camera cases had been split and sold independently. A logical explanation
and in a very nice way to say is, probably original owner when disposed his possession,
the buyer for some personal reasons such as lack of budget, or already has a equivalent
lens type or accessories has omitted the matching accessories with the kit. If a
concluded sale with the buyer reluctantly wanted to pay for extra, that is fine.
But if they were hidden from the sale and not being mentioned in such a transaction,
that is not very ethical then. Below is a grey-hammertone lens hood as the original
accessory for the Summicron-M 2/35mm ASPH supplied along with the LHSA MP Special
Edition. The unique looking hood should match perfectly as it looks rugged and eye-appealing
when mounted onto lens with the matching hammertone finish camera body.
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Credit: Images of the lens hood and Leica Summicron-M
2/35mm ASPH lens courtesy of Mr. Peter
Coeln from LEICA Shop®,
Austria who also operates a popular Westlicht Auction House. Image Copyright © 2008. All rights
reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing photographer.
RELATIVE:- Compare this Grey/Gray Hammertone Finish Leicavit-M with
either the Original
Leicavit MP or
Grey Leicavit-M for Leica MP Anthracite Special Edition
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Here are additional views captured
during the session, Just Click for Xplosive individual View(s). You may use them
for any purpose (NO credit
is necessary), with the strict EXCEPTION for the purpose of Sale/Trading where your actual unit in possession / disposal should
be used - this is to protect interest of another potential Leica investor/photographer.
Curse or beat me if you like, but this is essential business/personal ethic to follow
on the Network.
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Recently, I have also located some lovely pictures
taken by a seasoned Korean camera equipment online trading house, Bosung.Biz, Korea.
I have communication problem as I don't speak Korean and won't able to replay my
desire to ask for permission on picture usage in this site. Anyway, I will just use
the photos as illustration purposes and provide appropriate credit and return link
to their trading place as a form of appreciation. I like the way the pictures taken
as they are showing the right perspectives of various important features on the camera,
lens & lens hood combination.
Credit: Image(s) courtesy of a very seasoned Korea
online trading house www.BOSUNG.Biz®. Image
Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of
the contributing photographer.
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Visual Library on Leica M3 Prototype, 1952; Leica M3 Test model, 1953/4 | A photo showcase on early series
of Leica M3 DS bodies:- Leica M3-700131
/ M3-700170 / M3-700000/M3-70031x/M3-70051x | M3 double
stroke chrome 1954~1957 bodies:- Part 1/Part 2/Part 3/Part 4; Leica
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| Leica M3 Black Paint:-1955/1958/1962~1964/66
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study on Prices | Leica M3 ELC, 1955/56
Other Leica M3 Variants:- Leica M3 chrome Leica-Technik 57
1954; Leica M3
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| Leica M3 Royal
Dutch Marine Periscope Model,
1966 | Leica M3
Dummies / Riesen-Mode (Giant scale Model); Leica M3 Cutaway Display Unit , 1954
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