Lens hood for use with a Leica IIIc camera.
Leica
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1949 - 1950
Materials
Metal, Plastic
Measurements
60 mm (Diameter); 25 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Germany
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525698.7
Summary
Lens hood for use with a Leica IIIc camera. This lens hood is a simple cylinder marked "Leitz Wetzlar Germany" and 1:2/50, 1:2.8/50, 1:3.5/50, 1:2.8/35, 1:3.5/35, 12585" and containing a spring loaded set of grips operated by two buttons to fit on to the 50mm lens. Forward of the mount the lens hood slightly converges and has three slots around its circumference.
Provenance
Donated to The Fox Talbot Museum by the estate of Mr Keith Whiting
Makers and roles
Leica , manufacturer