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Leica 79038 C-1 35mm Compact Camera - Black

Capture Life's Moments with Classic EleganceDiscover the Leica C-1 35mm Camera (Black), a blend of timeless design and ease of use. Its sleek, compact aluminum body echoes the iconic Leica M series, offering both style and functionality for everyday photography...Specifications: Lens: 38-105mm a...

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Overview

Capture Life's Moments with Classic Elegance

Discover the Leica C-1 35mm Camera (Black), a blend of timeless design and ease of use. Its sleek, compact aluminum body echoes the iconic Leica M series, offering both style and functionality for everyday photography...

Specifications:

  • Lens: 38-105mm aspherical zoom lens with five adjustable focal length settings (38mm, 60mm, 75mm, 90mm, and 105mm)
  • Exposure Metering: Averages light from the entire picture frame, prioritizing light within the autofocus frame
  • Shutter Speed: Automatic range from 1/500 to 30 seconds
  • Timed Manual Exposures: Up to 99 seconds
  • Flash: Automatic activation in low-light situations (can be disabled)
  • Body: Black aluminum
  • Automatic Features: Fully automatic operation with various mode selections

Key Features

Elegant, lightweight, and sturdy compact 35mm camera

High-quality Leica Vario-Elmar 38-105mm aspherical zoom lens (f4-f10.5)

Fully automatic focus and exposure control with manual override

Built-in flash

Can be set to imprint date or time; includes self-timer

Specifications

Camera Type
Compact 35mm Camera
Lens
Leica Vario-Elmar 38-105mm Aspherical Zoom
Aperture Range
f4-f10.5
Focus Control
Fully Automatic with Manual Override
Exposure Control
Fully Automatic with Manual Override
Flash
Built-in
Features
Date/Time Imprint, Self-timer
Color
Black

Frequently Asked Questions

The Leica C-1 camera is equipped with a high-quality Leica Vario-Elmar 38-105mm aspherical zoom lens, offering versatility for various photographic situations.
Yes, the Leica C-1 features fully automatic focus and exposure control, providing ease of use, along with a manual override option for more creative control.
Yes, the Leica C-1 can be set to imprint the date or time directly onto your photographs, which can be useful for cataloging memories.
A built-in flash is included with the Leica C-1, allowing you to take photos in various lighting conditions, including low-light environments.
The Leica C-1 is described as an elegant, lightweight, and sturdy compact 35mm camera, designed for portability and durability.
The Leica Vario-Elmar 38-105mm aspherical zoom lens on this camera has an aperture range from f4 to f10.5.

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