Leicina Special

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Leicina Special
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Leicina Special (sold as Leicina Spezial in German-speaking countries)
Specifications
Model Leicina Special
Format(s) Super8
Manufacturer Leitz
Made in Germany
Produced 1972-77
Lens(es) Schneider Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm (62mm front filter thread),
Macro Cinegon f1.8/10mm (39mm front filter thread)
Zoom Auto/Manual
Macro Yes
Frame rates 9, 18, 25, 54 + single frame
Exposure Automatic (Leicinamatic module)
Focus Manual
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Sound (striped) No
Sound (two-band) Yes
Sound (optical) No
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Power supply please add
Original price ($US) please add
Original price (£) £369 (body only)
Original price (DM) 3,200.00 DM (body + Optivaron lens)
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Recent prices on eBay (€) EUR 489.90 (01/2006)
EUR 301.00 (06/2006)
EUR 352.10 (06/2006)
EUR 382.00 (11/2006)


Additional specs

  • Lenses interchangeable in M-bayonet mount:
    • The Optivaron was custom-made for Leitz with extra elements
    • The aperture can be fully closed on the Cinegon
  • Some cameras run at a measured 48 fps on the 54fps setting
  • Time exposure for single frames
  • Flash contact
  • Fades
  • Lap dissolve

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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

Reparing tips

Leicina Special: Repair

eBay details

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).

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