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Dummy that I have came across in years of web browsing. Here is a Dummy LEICA I with
a Dummy Elmar 3.5/5cm (as well as another unit which is shown just a few paragraphs
below from this one where I spotted both of these from an auction sale. Notice the
hollow interior as shown in this particular unit ?
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Credit: Image(s) courtesy of www.Auction-Team-DE ®. The group
also operates live auction active, popular Ebay Live Auction, auctioning
many collectibles oldies such as Leica & other major labels. Image Copyright
© 2008. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing
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| Dummies - as the name correctly out it, they are simply display set and cannot
use normally as a camera to take pictures. Internally, some are just nothing but
externally, they had been designed exactly like a pictures-taking camera. If you
still don't understand - just go to any hand phone retails outlets - most of the
phones display in a rack or shelf are just dummies/copies. Advantage is, they are
cheaper, safer for shop owners without having to collect and put the cameras/phones
each time the shop at the end of a busy business day. Some versions are specially
produced for certain events such as exhibitions or as private evaluation models for
discussion on an early design. Generally, dummies are made as life size of the actual
camera. It may comes along with a DUMMY lens but usually only has the front lens
element. Possibly majority of components in a Dummy set are made out of less than
satisfactory rejects in factory QC control during production and/or assembly. Some
may made out from a body chassis of a working Leica but chances was more for cutaway
display rather than dummies. Giant display set are consider rarer as compare to life
size models, one good example is the model shown below with a huge 5:1 magnification
ratio and they were usually being made for special events such as official announcement
copy display set. On the other hand, Japanese camera manufacturers were more fond
of using transparent camera to show the internal structure of the specific camera
type. A good example of this kind of display was the Canon T90 Trans model. |
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From the M-series onwards, LEICA did offered an alternate
form to dummy with Cutaway Models. Some examples of LEICA M3 and LEICA M6 cutaway
units can be viewed via LEICA CUTAWAY MODELS SECTION. Cutaway models may OR may not have actual mechanism. i.e. top quality
cutaway made units can actually operate like a camera, such as taking a blank exposure
and witness the mechanism inside how it works.
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Credit: Image(s) courtesy of www.Auction-Team-DE ®. The group
also operates live auction active, popular Ebay Live Auction, auctioning
many collectibles oldies such as Leica & other major labels. Image Copyright
© 2008. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing
photographer.
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<<<--- LEFT: Black LEICA II Model D with a dummy ELmar
lens.
Credit: Images 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.
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Even though they can't take pictures with almost a hollow
interior with an actual exterior cosmetic. Dummies are NOT faked copies
as they are/were also factory produce from a particular camera manufacturer. So,
why would someone wanted to invest and/or collect dummy copies ? They could be combinations
of factors. But one thing is for sure, things relate to a prestigious trade name
like Leica would certainly attracts some collecting interest. Personally, I do have
a few dummies (not Leica) as display in my office as decorative set. Further, dummies
of each stage also can use them as a reference guide as each stage, the dummies were
equipped with a matching lens produced during the respective period.
Generally, special edition LEICA cameras have their respective interested parties
or individual collectors. They don't usually have to make dummy copies to promote
sales. An exception was the LEICA M6 Platinum in 1989. It was the first M6 in luxurious
outfit as well as embodied with brand awareness for Leica AG as commemorative modesl
for 150 yeas of Photography as well as 75 years of LEICA in making photographic equipment.
As the total quantity issued is 1250 units, it justified such a dummy for sales promotion.
So, Leica has produced unknown number of rare dummy set for the M6 Platinum.
RELATIVE: Canon T90 Transparent Model
| Nikon F2 Photomic DUMMY
| Nikkormat FT Dummy Set
| Nikonos II Dummy Model |
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A very rare, Leitz made, giant display
model with Summicron 5cm 1:2 lens
which fetches a good premium of an Xtra auction premium - a Buy-Now price of EUR4,900-00!
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Presented below are visual of four
different perspective views of a typical life size, true to life Leica M3 Dummy.
* NOTE;-
Indicative prices herein were based original prices published on previous auction
literature/references.
Prices may vary according to gradual yearly premium, supply/demand equations, and/or
other renewed valuation methods.
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Leica
M3 Dummy with matching
Dummy 50mm f/2.0 rigid Summicron , Year: 1963
Dummy Leica M3 with double-stroke w/dummy Summicron
2/50mm rigid version without serial number (For the lens). Didn't anyone notice most
of the Leica M3 dummies set seemingly still having the old-style neckstrap eyelets
? This 1963 dummy M3 Double Stroke was still having this feature.
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Leica M3 black Riesen Model display Set
Leica M3 black Riesen-Model ( Giant
Model). Big Model Mass stab 1: 5 of Leica M3 black
This is NOT a working Camera; only as a Window Display Unit); It has S/N 73411X
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Credit: This particular LARGE scale dummy for
M3 black courtesy of Photo_Arsenal-Worldwide® Germany. The Company also maintains an active EBAY Store,
trading many used and new photo equipment of various labels. Photo Arsenal can be
contacted at Photo Arsenal Boris Jamchtchik, Altenfurter Str.16a 90475 Nuernberg
Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 911/ 4008081 E-Mail: ebayshop@arsenal-photo.com. .Image(s)
copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of
the contributing photographer.
* NOTE;-
Indicative prices herein were based original prices published on previous auction
literature/references. Prices may vary according to gradual yearly premium, supply/demand
equations, and/or other renewed valuation methods.
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Take a look how big can these large
display camera be...
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| Leica M3 Index Page | M3
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Visual Library on Leica M3 Prototype, 1952; Leica M3 Test model, 1953/4 | A photo showcase on early series
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| Leica M3 Royal
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| Serial Number Ref. (Cameraquest):
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Leicavit visual, 1957 | Leica MP 367 & 368
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Finder Mag. model | Leica MP Anthracite* Limited Edition Set |
Leica MP LHSA 1968~2003 Special Edition Grey Hammertone Finish (3 parts) | Brief Introduction on Leica à la carte:- Leica
MP Red
Leather 0.85 / Nappa racing Green Leather 0.58X | Others:- Visual case study on counterfeit LEICA MP
; Leica
MP Prototype w/Prototype Leicavit-M; Leica
MP-3
LHSA; Leica MP TITAN,
2007
| Leica MP Nomenclature | Leica MP Instruction manual (1MB PDF) |
Technical Specification (96k PDF)
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