Leica II versus later LTM Leicas...

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Does anyone know if the II series had 1.5x rangefinder magnification like the later LTM Leicas?

How about diopter adjustment?

Thanks and Best regards, SteveR

Stephen Rosenbach Arnold, MD

-- Stephen Rosenbach (srosenbach@yahoo.com), December 24, 2001

Answers

No, I believe both these features were introduced on the III series in 1933. They could be added however to earlier models, I have a very early Leica II with a dioptre adjuster retro fitted.

-- Giles Poilu (giles@monpoilu.icom43.net), December 24, 2001.

My II RF window is straight through (plain glass, no optics). No diopter needed.

-- (bmitch@home.com), December 24, 2001.

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