Leicina Special

Leicina Special (sold as "Leicina Spezial" in German speaking countries)

Year: 1972-77

Lenses (interchangeable in M-bayonet mount):

Schneider Optivaron 1,8 / 6 - 66 mm (Custom for Leitz with extra elements), Auto / Manual Zoom, Macro, Auto exposure with Leicinamatic module. 62mm front filter thread.

Macro Cinegon f1.8 10mm, aperture can be fully closed

Frame rates: 9, 18, 25, 54 + single frame (Some cameras run at a measured 48 fps on the 54fps setting)

Manual / Auto Exposure

Time exposure for single frames

Flash contact

Fades

Lap dissolve

No sound

Made in Germany

Accessories: ST-1 Electronic controller (intervalometer, sequence timer, sound synch tone generator, remote battery pack), right angle finder, shoulder stock, microscope attachment, endoscope attachment, mount adapters for Arriflex, Minolta, M42, Leica R lenses

Manufacturer: Leitz

Original price in England (in the year of introduction): £369 (body)

Original price in Germany in 1974: approx. 3200,00 DM (body + Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm motor-zoom) (=approx. 1600 EUR/US$)

Tips: Leicina Special: Repair

Price(s) on eBay:

• eBay Germany:
  • EUR 489,90 (+ EUR 7,00 shipping) in 01/2006 (for a camera plus an Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm motor-zoom lens)
  • EUR 301,00 (+ EUR 8,00 shipping) in 06/2006 (for a camera plus an Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm lens without motor-zoom)
  • EUR 352,10 (+ EUR 7,00 shipping) in 06/2006 (for a camera plus an Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm motor-zoom lens)
  • EUR 382,00 (+ EUR 8,50 shipping) in 11/2006 (for a camera plus an Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm motor-zoom lens)

Comments

There is a rare high speed variant of this camera, the Leitz Leicina Special High Speed (1fps, 90-130fps).