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Leica SL3-S, Limited Editions & Collector Tips - Kevin Fickling & Jo Geier - Mint & Rare Podcast #4
Kevin Fickling, a fashion and lifestyle photographer and a Leica collector, joins us in this episode to share his experience using and collecting Leica cameras and lenses.
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Exploring Vintage Cameras, Auctions, and Collecting - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare Podcast - Episode 1
In this episode, you'll dive into the fascinating world of vintage cameras, blending the perspectives of a digital photographer and a passionate collector. We’ll explore the differences between using cameras as creative tools and valuing them as collectible items.
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Q & A #:1 Leica hype, the future of film, overrated cameras and giveaway - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare
In this exclusive Q&A video, Jo shares his expert insights on the allure of vintage camera lenses, discusses the timeless debate on the advantages and disadvantages of film cameras, and reveals his thoughts on some of the most iconic cameras ever made. Read more ........
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Leitz Leica M2 Black Paint Cameras and Lenses - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare
In this video I am going to present you three black paint Leica M2 cameras and three lenses: Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 8-element Leitz Summicron 50mm f/2 Leitz Summilux 50mm f/1.4.
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Zeiss Ikon Contax Rangefinder Cameras - A Quick Overview - Video - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare
Introduced in 1932 the Contax, produced by Zeiss Ikon in Dresden, was the major competitor to the LEItz CAmera.
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At its release, it even trumped the Leica with some key features, such as the quickly interchangeable lenses due to its bayonett mount, the removeable film back to access and install the film more easily, and, because of its famous lenses, constructed by Carl Zeiss Jena. -
Leitz Leicaflex 35mm SLR Cameras - Standard black paint - SL & SL2 - Video - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare
Introduced in 1964, the Leicaflex was Leica's first 35mm SLR camera with a total production of around 37500 cameras of which only 1000 examples were made in black paint finish of the first version from serial number 1084001 - 1085000 (MK I) and 1000 examples of the second version from serial number 1168001 - 1169000 (MK II). The Leicaflex SL was produced from 1968 to 1974 from serial number 1173001 and ended at serial number 1375000 with a total production of around 71000 pieces.
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Leitz Summilux 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim - The Original Version for the Leica M2 - Video - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare
The very first version of the famous „Steel Rim“ Summilux calculated by Dr. Walter Mandler (V1).
Introduced in 1960 and produced until 1966 in chrome and black finish. A total of around 7.500 35mm Summilux V1 lenses have been produced. The first serial number is 1730001 and the last serial number was 2167700 (though earlier serial numbers of V2 are known to exist, mostly likely because of lens repairs).
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