The Leica IC was a scientific/technical Leica manufactured between 1949 and 1952. It was based on the Leica IIIC but it does not have a rangefinder,viewfinder or slow shutter speeds.
Scientific cameras are generally used in combination with a microscope.The Leica IC camera has two accessory shoes enabling the user to attach rangefinder and viewfinder allowing the camera to be used for general photography.
Engraved Leica D.R.P Ernest Leitz Wetzlar Germany on top of camera
