Leica If

{"overview":"The Leitz If is a 35mm screw-mount Leica produced in the 1950s. Dial colour and variant markings have a clear influence on what any given example sells for.","buying_guide":"Check the shutter curtains for pinholes and run the slow speeds, as hesitation and capping are the most common faults on cameras of this age. Red-dial and black-dial variants reflect different flash synchronisation arrangements, and the self-timer version is a separate sub-variant worth confirming before purchase. The price an individual If sells for depends heavily on cosmetic condition and shutter health."},{"q":"Are the red-dial and black-dial variants priced differently?","a":"Yes — collectors treat the red-dial, black-dial and self-timer versions as distinct variants, and the price paid at auction reflects which one is on offer alongside its overall condition."}],"confidence":55,"reasoning":"Seven UK auction records give a usable price picture, but they span nearly thirty years with a wide spread and no provided spec data, so confidence is moderate rather than high."}

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