![]() The camera began production in the same year as the Leica II with a coupled rangefinder. The Leica Standard was introduced as a basic model by Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar in October 1932. By the end of the decade, the camera had been perfected and full-scale production was established. However, it was not until 1924 that Leitz decided to go ahead with the concept and production began the following year. ![]() The concept was conceived by their employee Oskar Barnack in 1913 at which time two prototypes were built. The Leica Standard, Model E was the fourth version of the original 35 mm Leica camera to be launched from Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar, Germany. Production of the camera began in 1925 but it was not until the end of the decade that it was perfected and full-scale production was established. The concept was conceived by their employee Oskar Barnack in 1913. Leica Standard chrome (serial number 244297), 1937, top view
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