€990.00
The Leica M3 is a rangefinder camera made by Leica introduced in 1954. It was a new starting point for Leitz which until then had only produced screw mount rangefinder cameras. The M3 introduced several features to the Leica , among them the combination of viewfinder and rangefinder in one bright window. A bayonet lens mount and rapid film transport advance lever. It was the most successful model of the M series with over a 220.000 units sold by 1966. The M3 has an exceptionally bright viewfinder when compared to any previous model. It was the first Leica to combine rangefinder and viewfinder in one window, with frame lines for 50,90 and 135mm lenses.
Type: 35mm rangefinder camera.
Lens mount : Leica -M
Focusing: manual in combination with viewfinder
Shutter: Manual with times from B,1 to 1/1000sec. Focal plane cloth shutter.
Accessory shoe : yes on top of camera.
Transport: Lever transport with 2 models early models have 2 stroke advance , later models have single stroke advance.
Flash: Bulb and electronic flash connectors on the back of the camera.
Self-timer : Yes about 10 secs delay
Dimensions: 138x77x33mm
Weight : 580 grams.
In stock
Condition exterior : In good condition with normal users wear, no dents. minor scuffs which is normal for a camera of this age.
Condition mechanical : In good working condition.
Number : 1 064 266
Shutter: works OK on all speeds.
Range Finder : OK, bright and clear. Rangefinder spot well defind
Transport : Good
Self-timer : Works OK.
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 20 × 15 cm |
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| Condition mechanical | |
| Condition optical |
Leica M. Summicron 50mm F2 black lens #11 819 (1973).
