Wetzlar Camera Auctions
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Special Engravings on Leica Cameras - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare
When speaking of engravings in connection with Leica cameras, two types can be distinguished:
- The standard engravings of brand names and serial numbers, which are found on every Leica that was commercially available, and
- Special engravings, which were applied to special cameras or cameras for special customers or users, especially on screw-on Leicas from 1938 to 1945
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GOI Pioneer
Historical Context
The Soviet Union had a practice of copying successful foreign technologies, particularly from Germany, to rapidly develop its own industry. Leica copies were widespread in the USSR during the 1930s and 1940s. Cameras such as the FED and later the Zorki were also mass-produced Leica copies.
The State Optical Institute (GOI) in Saint Petersburg (formerly Leningrad) is a major Russian research institution known for its work in optics, astronomy, and laser technology.
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Mint & Rare Podcast #5 - Henri Cartier-Bresson and his Cameras
In this episode, Jo Geier, founder of Mint & Rare and Wetzlar Camera Auctions, sits down with Felix Hoffmann of Foto Arsenal Vienna to explore the legacy of Henri Cartier-Bresson – his life, his philosophy of the decisive moment, and the Leica cameras that shaped his work.
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Shocking Bidding Results at Wetzlar Camera Auctions - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare
In this video we talk about the most shocking price results from Wetzlar Camera Auctions.
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Leica Prototype Cameras & Lenses: Rare Collector’s Guide
Most prototypes were never released to the public, making them exceptionally rare and highly sought after by serious collectors.
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Oskar Barnack's Prototype at Wetzlar Camera Auction - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare
In this video, we dive into the fascinating stories behind four of the rarest and most iconic Leica cameras and lenses ever created:
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Jo Geier and Lars Netopil on Wetzlar Camera Auctions - Mint & Rare Podcast - Episode 2
In this episode, I sit down with my fellow co-founder of Wetzlar Camera Auctions, Lars Netopil, to explore the world of vintage camera collecting and auctions. We talk about our journey in founding Wetzlar Camera Auctions, sharing how our shared passion for cameras brought us together and led to the creation of one of the most respected auctions for rare and collectible photographic equipment.
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Wetzlar Camera Auctions - First die-cast camera - October 12th 2024
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Wetzlar Camera Auctions - Leica M4 Christo "Wrapped Leica" - October 12th 2024
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Wetzlar Camera Auctions - Leica IIIg Prototype - October 12th 2024
