Leica 250 GG Reporter with Leica-Motor MOOEV *

In 1936, Leitz introduced a Leica camera for 10 meters of film – the Leica 250, also known as the “Reporter.” As the name suggests, it allowed for 250 exposures (full 35mm format) without needing to reload the film. To achieve this, the camera was equipped with two large cassette housings, giving the Leica “Reporter” its unmistakable appearance. The fastest shutter speed of 1/1000 sec. was already available on the Leica 250 in 1936.
Many of the resulting so-called “GG” model cameras were delivered during World War II. Only 92 cameras were equipped with an electric motor drive (MOOEV) and used for aerial reconnaissance in German warplanes—most of them permanently installed in the infamous STUKA dive bombers. Many of these cameras were lost in air battles, and today, only around 15 examples are known to exist.
The offered 250 GG was delivered to Berlin on June 26, 1942, and remains in excellent condition, with only minimal brassing on the edges. It comes with an Elmar 3.5/50mm no.189434 and features the typical modifications required for use with the Leica-Motor MOOEV, such as the sloping ramp-type coupling shaft and special film-guide rollers to maintain film tension during high-speed operation.
The included Leica-Motor MOOEV no. 10037 was also delivered to Berlin (December 19, 1941) and is in beautiful condition, showing only minimal signs of use. The connectors on the back are later. The Motor is engraved inside with a different camera serial number (352408), which is not surprising and further proof that the camera survived the turmoil of war. In operation, cameras were often swapped when a new film was needed, while the motor remained fixed in the aircraft.
The Leica 250 GG with electric motor is an absolute rarity in the world of Leica collectables—among the most special and valuable Leitz cameras. Its rarity is comparable to the original Leica 0-Series from 1923.