| Do you have a Leitz/Leica "REPORTER 250" aka "FF" (based on Model F or III) "GG" (based on Model G or IIIa) ? Repair needed? Or maybe a CLA? |
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The very earliest Leica Reporters were two prototypes based on the Leica II or "D" body modified to take 10 meters of 35mm film. This particular refinement never made it into regular production though models based on the Model F or III and Model G or IIIc did.
Yearly production figures:
1933 2
1934 120
1935 100
1936 100
1937 50
1938 100
1939 150
1940 50
1941 100
1942 150
1943 25
1944 3
1945 19
1946 10
1947 1
1948 2
1953 1
Total 983
New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling. Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever. Excellent condition but shows some wear and use. Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired. Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions Issues as indicated in individual descriptions Very significant conditions as indicated in individual descriptions. The lower end of this range is basically a paperweight that looks something like it might once have taken some pictures.
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