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If the above is right, and I always have a hard time with Leica:

 

Leitz: Leica IIIf (black dial) Price Guide: estimate a camera value

 

which says $420 to $440 and high reliability for average condition.

 

viewfinder is extra, and I don't know that at all.

 

Those uncertainties listed above will decrease the value, unless you can show that they aren't there.

 

You should at least make sure that it goes at all shutter speeds, and the sounds are about right.

(You can time close to 1s by ear, and then be sure that successive speeds sound faster.)

 

I usually bid low, not knowing how accurate the descriptions are. One to watch out for

is shutter pinholes. (If you use the camera enough, you would know this.)

Super, thanks much!

Early (1951) Leica IIIf (black dial) with 3.5/5cm Elmar, and Leica VIOOH universal viewfinder.

Thanks much, Dieter!

If the above is right, and I always have a hard time with Leica:

 

Leitz: Leica IIIf (black dial) Price Guide: estimate a camera value

 

which says $420 to $440 and high reliability for average condition.

 

viewfinder is extra, and I don't know that at all.

 

Those uncertainties listed above will decrease the value, unless you can show that they aren't there.

 

You should at least make sure that it goes at all shutter speeds, and the sounds are about right.

(You can time close to 1s by ear, and then be sure that successive speeds sound faster.)

 

I usually bid low, not knowing how accurate the descriptions are. One to watch out for

is shutter pinholes. (If you use the camera enough, you would know this.)

Super, thanks much!

If you go to eBay and do an Advanced Search, then check "Sold Listings," you should be able to get some idea of the current value of these items.

 

The website CollectiBlend also lists values of various vintage cameras, though some of their information is out-of-date.

Super, thanks much!

If the above is right, and I always have a hard time with Leica:

 

Leitz: Leica IIIf (black dial) Price Guide: estimate a camera value

 

which says $420 to $440 and high reliability for average condition.

 

viewfinder is extra, and I don't know that at all.

 

Those uncertainties listed above will decrease the value, unless you can show that they aren't there.

 

You should at least make sure that it goes at all shutter speeds, and the sounds are about right.

(You can time close to 1s by ear, and then be sure that successive speeds sound faster.)

 

I usually bid low, not knowing how accurate the descriptions are. One to watch out for

is shutter pinholes. (If you use the camera enough, you would know this.)

Super, thanks much!

I have a vintage Contax and wondering of its value, and, if I choose to sell it, what is the best method? See photos. Not sure what the model number is, does anyone know? Thanks much!

I have a vintage Leica and wondering of its value, and, if I choose to sell it, what is the best method? See photos. The serial number is 543829. Not sure what the model number is, does anyone know? I have used it and it works fine. Thanks much!

<p>I've had a Leica for some time; I used it twice. There is no model number on it, just Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Germany, and a Nr. 543829. I think it's 1930s era. Lens is: f=5cm 1:3,5. Lens ser. no is 730985. Does anyone know approx. value? It is in VERY good condition and works fine. I have pics. Thanks!</p>

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