Leitz-made SLR camera, Leicaflex SL. Black paint finish.
Serial number in the 1.23 million range, manufactured in 1969/70. Product code is 10012.
Introduced in 1968 as the successor to the original Leicaflex, it was sold until 1974.
It featured an upgrade to TTL metering and supported 2-cam lenses.
Carrying forward the rugged design of the first-generation Leicaflex, its bold and utilitarian look is truly cool. The black paint finish adds an extra touch of toughness.
There are very slight scuff marks on the baseplate, but for a black paint body, this is a remarkably clean example. It gives the impression of being carefully used.
All functions operate smoothly. The exposure meter reads about one to two stops low, but appropriate exposure can be easily achieved by adjusting the film speed setting.
The viewfinder remains clear and easy to see through.