In collaboration with high fashion brand hermes, leica is releasing a limited edition of its leica m9p camera outfitted with luxury leather and a silver chrome finish. New leica m9p limited edition to be announced soon leica. Everest expedition commemoratives and 2500 silver chrome 70th anniversary m4 p s commemorating the 19 ur leica. Get the best deals on leica m4 p film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. Based on the design and construction of the m4 2 it featured several refinements including two additional usable bright.
This listing is for a black limited leica m4 p everest rangefinder film camera in 10 condition. Aug 01, 2002 i have an m4 p that has given many years of reliable service. This special edition was followed by a series of popular successors. Some consider it to be the best of the classic film leica cameras and the prices certainly seem to share that notion. The leica m4 p was in production from 1980 until around 1986 and was based on the earlier leica m4 camera and. In the next few weeks leica should be announcing a new m9p limited edition set in bluegrey colors with a silver summicron 35mm asph lens. Black bodies, engraved leitz on top plate with the everst82 logo above the hot shoe. Detailed information about leica serial numbers, lens types, history etc is available at cameraquest and pacific rim cameras websites. This edition includes leica cameras and lenses introduced since the 7th edition published in 2002, and incorporates all the information from. Consider this the m42s interior shutter mechanism is markedly similar to that of the current m6.
The best examples of high priced production cameras include the black paint m3, m2, the m4. Jul 30, 2014 the leica m4p and m6 also share the same set of 6 frame lines from 285mm, so short of minor differences i am not aware ofdont think matter enough to mention, the leica m4p and m6 share as much, if not have more in common than the m42 and m4p. Leica s first m camera, advancing the older screwmount cameras. Leica m mount cameras leica m mount leica products. Limited edition hermes leica m9p is a fine thing of beauty. In the year 1975, a special edition was made for leicas 50th anniversary, and in 1977 the company. May 03, 2012 the 8th edition of the leica pocket book is now available and can be purchased from. Leica m4p chrome 70th anniversary 35mm rangefinder camera. Feb 16, 2020 aside from the leica summicronm 50 f2, released in 2019, the new summicronm 28 f2 asph.
These smallbatch production runs are based on the technology and design of the regular camera models, but feature alterations, for example, in body material, color, and texture. May 10, 2012 solms, germany may 10, 2012 leica camera ag presents a new limited edition. Rare mint black limited leica m4 p everest rangefinder film camera body 26580. These cameras hold their value well and are still expensive. The name leica carries a lot of weight in the online photographic community, sometimes it even seems to be a little too much weight. The film advance, frame counter, and rangefinder are working. The leica m4 p is a 35mm rangefinder camera like all other analogue leica m film cameras. Leica has often celebrated special events or significant anniversaries through the release of special editions of its cameras. Rare mint black limited leica m4p everest rangefinder film. Vat can not be stated separately due to differential taxation.
The body of the features of the leica m4 p are practically the same of the newest m6 model, with the exception of the lack of the exposure meter. Get the best deals on leica m4p film cameras when you shop the. However, the viewfinder shows haze internally and the shutter speeds and slower are not working shutter speeds 160 and faster are working well. The m3 has leica s highestmagnification finder ever made 0. This listing is for a black limited leica m4p everest rangefinder film camera body in 10 condition. In fact, if you spend any time reading around forums and websites looking for opinion on this camera, youll find it holds the prize with many as being the ultimate leica m camera. Imo, it is the best of the nonmetered leica bodies. Only 500 units will be available of the summicronm 28 f2 asph. Conceived as a camera for professional use, the m4 p is thought by many to be the most rugged and functional of the mseries cameras. Leica m9p meister camera limited edition with a redesigned summicronm 28mm f2 asph lens. The m4 had a new set of framelines for the 3550905mm lenses, a lovely high speed rewind sidewinder. Jul 16, 2016 the leica m4 in many peoples eyes is the last of the classic leica rangefinder cameras. Jul 14, 2016 once they ironed out the production bugs however, subsequent runs of the m42 became just as tough and reliable as later leica ms. Today, the leica m10p edition safari camera and the matching leica summicronm 50 f2 edition safari premium lens finished in olive green paint carry that.
Production of the m4 was therefore restarted quickly until 1975. Serial numbers and batch total from gandys list serial numbers from serial numbers leica cameras with computed batch total. Photos in this section were shot with the leica m4p on fuji superia or kodak portra 400 using the voigtlander 352. Rare standard production ms usually have a much greater appreciation potential than commemorative cameras. Gear leica m4p rolling evaluation editorial by kj vogelius. May your leica be a constant source of pleasure to you. Get the best deals on leica film camera parts when you shop the largest online selection at.
Limited to 200pcs for commemorating the 1982 canadian mount everest expedition. Leica m special editions leica msystem photography. Jp very rare leica m4p camera body everest 82 special edition prototype. Leica announces three limitededition summicron m lenses. Cosmetically the camera is in mint condition with no signs of wear. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. In 1988, the company split into several smaller companies, with leica camera gmbh taking over the manufacturing of cameras. The complete logo forms a triangle, it consists of 3 small triangles with a circled maple leaf in the middle, all above everest82. Leica m4 p special serial number with asterisk from. You certainly want an m4 p if you have or are thinking about getting a 28 mm or 75 mm lens whether leica or cv, etc.
Leica creates m9p hermes 18mp rangefinder special editions. Unmarked sns match between both lists and gandys batch total was used without recalculation. Les capot et semelle du m4p sont dorenavant en zinc, prefigurant a nouveau le m6 1. However, the relatively bulky and expensive m5 met with a cool reception, and sales did not live up to leica s expectations. Leica m4 p camera body everest 82 special edition prototype.
If you are looking for the lens prices, check the leica lens price guide, or use m39 search to find other lenses manufactured with leica screw mount. I have been offered a leica m4p with winder,90mm telephoto,35mm1. Following the highly successful leica mp edition hermes 2003 and the leica m7 edition hermes 2009, this camera is the third in a line of premium special editions of the leica msystem to be created in collaboration with the renowned parisian house. The leica m4 is a 35 mm rangefinder camera produced by ernst leitz gmbh. Nov 24, 2012 the m4 was a huge evolutionary jump for the m series. Jp very rare leica m4 p camera body everest 82 special edition prototype. Ive now shot the m4p for just about a year and while i instantly took a liking to it, its only now i feel i can say i begin to fully understand its appeal. Special editions 191983 70 year edition inscribed on right shoulder of camera back 2500 cameras mount everest symbol centered on top plate 15863711586565 200 total materials first leica with vinyl leatherette in lieu of vulcanite vulcanized rubber jacket material. The previously rumored summicronm 50mm asph lens is delayed and will probably be announced later in 2012. This listing is for a black limited leica m4 p everest rangefinder film camera body in 10 condition.
The leica winder m is attached to the camera in place of the baseplate and it couples to the camera mechanically. This one was my first leica, and even if i eventually ended up selling it i regretted the decision right from day one. Feb 26, 2008 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Find great deals on ebay for leica m4p and leica m6.