By a Wanderer with Light-Stained Hands
The Leica CTOOM/15545 (1953-1964) is a flash bracket that mounts to a camera’s base, letting the flash pivot 180 degrees. First made in white plastic, it switched to black-painted metal by the mid-’50s.
I’m struck by its German design—simple, effective, precise. The solid texture feels sophisticated in hand, doubling as a sturdy paperweight while I read. Beyond its elegance, it’s fully functional—a quiet marvel of craftsmanship.
Tech Bit:
- Adjustable 180° flash bracket
- Material: White plastic (early), black metal (later)
- Era: 1953-1964
