Leica I (B)

{"overview":"The Leitz I (Model B) is a 35mm camera from Ernst Leitz of Wetzlar, widely known as the \"Compur Leica\" because it uses a Compur leaf shutter in place of the focal-plane shutter fitted to other early Leicas. As of 2026, the price a Leitz I (B) sells for is highly condition-sensitive, and the variant on offer — Dial-set or Rim-set Compur — is a major driver of value. These are saleroom hammer figures, so a buyer's final outlay adds the auction house's premium on top.","buying_guide":"Inspect the Compur leaf shutter carefully for sticky slow speeds and inaccurate timing, as servicing these shutters is specialist work and parts are not freely available. Check the body for corrosion, plating wear, and a clean, uncracked viewfinder window, and confirm that any matching accessories or original case are present.

Generated summary, 21 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.