Early Leitz/Leica Black Paint Torpedo Viewfinder (VISAX)
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Early Leitz/Leica Black Paint Torpedo Viewfinder (VISAX)
Early to Mid-1930’s
Black Paint Torpedo Viewfinder (VISAX)
The Torpedo-shaped viewfinders were introduced in early 1931 until around 1936. The finder produces a laterally reversed image and the knurled eyepiece is rotated 90 degrees for taking vertical (portrait) photographs.
There are at least 15 known versions that were produced between 1931 and 1936
This is a beautiful and well-preserved example of an early 1930’s torpedo viewfinder.
A rare pre-war collectable.
Ernst Leitz Wetzlar VISAX Black Paint Torpedo Viewfinder
Features:
- Frame lines for 3.5cm | 5cm | 9cm screw mount lenses
- Knurled Eyepiece can be rotated when taking vertical photos.
- Additional top accessory shoe for separate rangefinder.
- Brass construction with black paint finish
- An unmarked red box dating to the correct period
Condition:
- B- Grade
- Beautiful brass patina at edges from use. There are a few tiny paint chips and one larger paint chip near the front top portion of the barrel that has been repaired.
- Glass has a bright viewing window. There are a couple of tiny specks of interior dust as well as a a tiny crack on the inner element that can be seen but doe not cross or interfere with any of the frame line windows.
The Torpedo-shaped viewfinders were introduced in early 1931 until around 1936. The finder produces a laterally reversed image and the knurled eyepiece is rotated 90 degrees for taking vertical (portrait) photographs.
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