Extremely rare Wetzlar-made Leica 72 based on the Leica IIIa, usually found between the serial numbers nos.357151-357224, the camera is in beautiful and 100% original, mint condition and working order, note the swinging viewfinder mask, delivered to Münster, Germany on 12.12.1963. It is one of the best examples of this rare camera we have seen!

Very rare and early original Leica 72 Midland Ontario in beautiful, mint condition, shutter needs attention, with meter scaled Elmar 3.5/5cm no.730415, optics showing some cleaning marks, front lens cap. The Leica 72 was the only half-frame Leica model to go into serial production, it takes 72 exposures on a regular 35mm film (the frame counter goes up to 75). The earliest experimental Leica half-frame cameras date back to the 1940s when the film was scarce and valuable. Only 150 units were built at the Leitz factory in Midland, Ontario (Canada), undeniably a highly sought-after collector’s item, here in outstanding condition!

extremely rare Wetzlar-made Leica 72, camera in beautiful and 100% original condition and perfect working order, with coated Elmar 3.5/5cm no.306896 - according to the Leitz delivery records the camera was delivered on 15.09.1961 - included with this rare Leica 72 is a written expertise by Mr. Ottmar Michaely

very rare and late original Leica 72 Midland Ontario, in absolutely mint condition and in working order, it has the latest serial number we have ever seen! Included, a rare matching Summarit 1.5/5cm Midland no.1246807 (only 1000 pieces produced), meter scale with very good lenses (front cap). The Leica 72 was the only half-frame Leica model to go into serial production, it takes 72 exposures on a regular 35mm film. Earliest experimental Leica half-frame cameras date back to the 1940s when the film was scarce and valuable. Only about 150 units were built at the Leitz factory in Midland, Ontario (Canada), undeniably a highly sought-after and collector’s item, here in outstanding condition!

extremely rare camera in perfect, like new and 100% original condition, IIIf type with capital letter engraving on top plate, in perfect working order with red scale Elmar 3.5/5cm no.1001910 - according to the 'Hahne List' and the Leitz delivery records (copy attached) it is the last Leica 72 produced in Wetzlar, delivered on 21st of October 1970 - the camera was inspected and approved by Ottmar Michaely

original Leica 72 in near mint and perfect working condition (small x in 18x24), body shell and accessory shoe replaced by Leitz (probably during a repair), only 150 cameras were produced by E. Leitz Canada Ltd., with Wollensak Velostigmat 3.5/50mm no.497935 (cap) - approved by Ottmar Michaely

100% original camera in fine condition, this camera is reported to be the first production Leica 72 produced in Midland (see: James Lager Vol.1 p.78) - only 150 Canadian cameras were produced 1954/1955 (serial numbers 357301-357450)

100% original Leica 72 in near mint and perfect working condition (large X in 18X24), only 150 cameras were produced by E. Leitz Canada Ltd., red scale Elmar 3.5/5cm (cap) - approved by Ottmar Michaely

original Leica 72 in mint condition, only 150 cameras were produced by E. Leitz Canada Ltd., Summitar 2/5cm no.724756 (cap) - approved by Ottmar Michaely

original Leica 72 in near mint condition, only 150 cameras were produced by E. Leitz Canada Ltd. - approved by Ottmar Michaely

recently discovered 100% original Leica 72 (large 'X' for 18 X 24), with Summaron 3.5/3.5cm no.780370 (cap) - the camera was serviced by Ottmar Michaely and comes with his expertise

The very first Leica 72 Wetzlar, the only Leica 72 with sharkskin covering! Listed in the Hahne list as the first Wetzlar Leica 72, two years before the next camera. IIIa type without synchronisation, in perfect and 100% original condition. Purchased by the current owner from the famous Leica author Theo Kisselbach more than 25 years ago. The camera comes with an expertise with photographs of the interieur from Leica expert Ottmar Michaely

checked by experts, this is a 100% original Leica 72 in mint condition, only 150 cameras were produced by E. Leitz Canada Ltd., matching Elmar 3.5/5cm, original 'IMPORT CERTIFICATE' with matching number and 'Owner's Registry Card' Leica IIIa - 72 Exp. with matching serial number, in red E.Leitz, Inc., N.Y. presentations box

Wetzlar Leica 72 in 100% original condition, IIIa type, swinging mask missing, with red scale Elmar 3.5/5cm no.1321773, cap - From Ottmar Michaely's expertise: 'All model-specific prefabricated parts, prone to forgery in the series Leica 72 are existent and in immaculate condition. The camera has identical number engraving and shows a harmonic and consistent state of construction, rate of ware and functional fine tuning in all parts'. The camera is listed as one of only 33 Leica 72 produced in Wetzlar.

One of very few 100% original Leica 72 produced in Wetzlar. The camera is in perfect original condition with swinging viewfinder mask. According to the Leitz delivery records, the camera was sold on May 6th,1957 to Ultramar in Mexico, in beautiful original and fully working condition

One of the few 100% original Leica 72 from Ernst Leitz Wetzlar. The camera is in perfect original condition with swinging viewfinder mask. According to the Leitz delivery records, the camera was sold on May 6th,1957 to Ultramar in Mexico. Recently discovered and bought from the first owner.

100% original Leica 72 with some signs of use, in perfect working order, Elmar 3.5/5cm - a camera above any suspicion of falsification or imitation!

Ernst Leitz Canada Limited Midland Ontario, Leica 72 in perfect original condition, in good working order, with a certified expert opinion by O.Michaely, which authenticates the camera. Only 150 cameras were produced in Canada between 1954-55. Some of the recently offered cameras have been built from original parts, but these do not historically authentic. They differ in small but significant details, only recognisable to an expert such as Ottmar Michaely

checked by experts, this is a 100% original 72 in topcondition, only 150 pieces were produced by E. Leitz Canada Ltd. from 1954, the camera was purchased directly in Canada from W. Kluck, president of Leitz Canada by Michael von Rosen; matching Elmar 3.5/5cm, no. 1164226

Leica 72 no. 357428
Ernst Leitz Canada Limited, Midland, Ontario; 18 x 24mm., chrome, black-scale