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Duclos Quick Look - TLS Leitz 50mm T0.95 Noctilux PL

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The earliest Leica prototypes were developed by the company Ernst Leitz during the first years of the 20th century, but marketing did not commence until the mid 1920s. The Leicas were innovative, by orienting the image frame sideways for the 35 mm film as opposed to the cine-camera tradition of across the film-strip. The cameras were compact with collapsible lenses, for hiking and biking. The rangefinder feature was added with the Leica II during 1932, and that year both rangefinder and viewfinder cameras became available with interchangeable lenses. In 1933 the Leica III offered slow-speed shutter controls and a fast 1/1000th shutter speed, and various iterations of the III (a,b,c,d,f,&g) series became the flagship models and best sellers into the late 1950s. Further iterations of the models I and II were offered, but did not sell well.
Prior to WWII Leica and competing Contax cameras from Zeiss Ikon were considered to be the finest 35mm cameras, but post-WWII the companies had competition from Soviet and Japanese copies. During the 1950s Japanese quality and innovation, along with low pricing, devastated the European camera industry. Leica became an expensive type of camera bought largely by professional or serious photographers. However, the advent of reflex camera technology made rangefinders somewhat obsolete, leaving Leica the main product of a diminishing market segment. Leica has remained a notable trade-name into the 21st Century.
The original producer of the cameras, Ernst Leitz GmbH, is now three companies: Leica Camera AG, Leica Geosystems AG, and Leica Microsystems GmbH, which manufacture cameras, geosurvey equipment, and microscopes, respectively. Leica Microsystems GmbH owns the Leica brand and licenses its use by the other two companies.

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Keith Truslove and Colin Sanders founded True Lens Services 15 years ago, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge to meet the demands of high-end filmmakers and videographers by providing bespoke lens innovation and servicing. TLS is now recognised worldwide for its lens innovation, with an unbeatable reputation in the design, manufacture and servicing of lenses.
TLS can convert, service and repair film, broadcast and projection lenses from a wide variety of manufacturers. Whether it is updating vintage lenses to work with modern equipment, preventative maintenance or the repair of damaged worn lenses, the design, test and setup equipment available at TLS allows our service engineers to quickly diagnose faults in order to rectify and return each lens to full working order with minimum inconvenience.
TLS's in-house Design and CNC workshop supports the lens department, and is capable of bespoke product design and manufacturing. In addition to lens servicing and conversions, TLS also produces a complete range of its own matte boxes, mechanical supports, adaptor rings and associated camera mounts and fixings for all high-end acquisition equipment. Additional support services include repairing grip equipment, tripods, heads, jibs and regular preventative maintenance.
Since the 2014 acquisition by Procam, the UK’s largest cinematography and camera rental facility, significant investments have been made in TLS to increase staffing, in-house specialist training and expand the already comprehensive product range.
Keith and Colin are proud to introduce key members of the growing team: Gavin Whitehurst specialising in lens engineering and design, and Stephen Lowe, lens servicing. With such strong leadership, TLS will continue in its mission to provide world renowned lens servicing and innovation for generations to come.

Duclos Quick Look - TLS Leitz 50mm T0.95 Noctilux PL

LEICA NOCTILUX (TLS REHOUSING)

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