Minolta CLE classic rangefinder Leica M Bajonet Rokkor 2/40 prime

Minolta CLE classic rangefinder Leica M Bajonet Rokkor 2/40 prime

Derived from the cooperation of Leitz and Minolta in the construction of the famous compact rangefinder camera CL. After Leitz had retired from the project, Minolta continued to develop and as a result created the CLE.

One of the most interesting rangefinder cameras ever built: Japanese reliability in combination with superb manufacturing quality and outstanding lenses with M-bajonet. Compact dimenions, M-bajonet, rangefinder, aperture priority and manual, TTL flash metering (compatible to X-700 flashes as 360PX and so on), finder frames for 28/40/90mm; superb manufacturing quality and optical performance of the lenses.

Here at offer from this series: The CLE body. Compatibel to the M-Leica lens system, many M lenses can be used on the CLE (partly depending on focal length optional separate finders advisable).

Plus the fast standard lens M-Rokkor 2/40. Matching CL and CLE as well as ALL M Leica bodies as M2, M3, M4, M5, M4-P, M4-2, M6, M6TTL, M7, M8, M9 (M8/M9 only mechanical data transfer). OPTIONALLY also adaptable to Sony NEX and A7, MFT and so on; then fully manual use of course. Perfect manufacturing quality, sound focusing. Minimum focusing distance 80cm, aperture can be stopped-down to 16 in half steps cklick-stopping. Filter size E-40,5. Protruding from the camera only about 2,5cm.

Both items in DREAM condition: Except a very superficial paint scratch on the camera's bottom plate, both items are all around in like new condition !!

Camera is presently in the service-center for the promised service; so set can be shipped from about 25th septembre on.