Leidolf Wetzlar Automatic Unimark II
Technical Specifications
| Serial Number | 153301 |
|---|---|
| Film Type | 35mm |
| Shutter | Prontor SLK |
| Lens Model | Leidolf Wetzlar |
| Lens Specs | 45mm / 2.8 |
| Lens Mount | Fixed |
Notes & History
Historical Context
The Leidolf Wetzlar Automatic Unimark II is a fascinating piece of mid-century German camera history, specifically tailored for the United States export market. Manufactured around 1959 by Leidolf in Wetzlar, West Germany, it was imported and distributed by Unimark Photo Inc. of New York (and often sold through mail-order catalogs like Montgomery Ward).
Despite being built for the budget-to-mid consumer market to compete with the rising tide of Japanese imports, Leidolf cameras retained excellent mechanical tolerances. They have a distinct, solid heft in the hand that punches well above their original price bracket.
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