These cranks were made in very limited numbers by Leitz originally. Always hard to find, but incredibly useful for speeding up the ponderous film rewind knob on M2 and M3 cameras.
Now our very good friend, Maarten Moerman, of Camera Obscura Elburg, has started to make them in limited batches for all of us Leica lovers. Available in chrome or black paint.
These beautiful CNC machined levers fit the Leica M1, M2, M3, MP & MA.
Two versions of the lever are available for the same price from us -
Satin Chrome– As with chrome Leica top plates, this lever is first nickel plated, followed by satin chrome plating, to ensure a close match to the original finish of Leica M2/M3/MP cameras.
Black Paint– This lever is first prepared by sanding, then sprayed with a two-pack paint, hardened by baking and thus ensuring durability.
Fitment
Due to the variations of the production of the Leica M2/M3 and MP cameras over time, there is a very small possibility that the rewind lever may not fit a particular camera. This is because the original knob on the Leica has knurling and knurling cannot be machined to precise dimensions.
...We have however tested the rewind lever on many different Leica cameras – both new and old – and are therefore confident of the products dimensions and fitment.
We love using the crank on our M3 - which is also equipped with our 'Kinovit MP' - which you will also find for sale here on The Strapateer site. If you buy the crank and winder together, there is a 10% discount on your purchase.
