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Leicaflex SL Camera Body

Currency:USD Category:Cameras & Photo Start Price:120.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 400.00 USD
Leicaflex SL Camera Body
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Leicaflex SL Camera Body Serial Number: 1237327



Made between 1968-1974 the Leicaflex SL was the second reflex camera made by Leica and the first one with TTL (thur the lens)full aperture metering.SL stands for "selective light".



Durable die cast all metal body construction provides lightweight rigidity and strength

Average TTL metering

Bright viewfinder system with shutter speed and match needle display

Smooth manual film advance and transport

Top shutter speed 1/2000 second top flash sync 1/100 sec.

Depth of field preview button



The SL just may be the high water mark of Leitz’s traditional hand-built manufacturing prowess. What it lacks in aesthetics it more than makes up for in feel and workmanship. As with the M’s, nothing superfluous has been added for commercial appeal. The Leicaflex SL is mechanical simplicity defined, with a heft and feel that makes the F seem cheap and flimsy by comparison. Close you eyes and wind on the film and you’ll swear you have an M in your hands. Look through the viewfinder and find a size and brightness that puts the F to shame with its low light focusing capabilities. Plus you get to use the wonderful, albeit expensive, Leitz lenses.



From the collection of Don Dondero.



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FHWAC#: 25867