Leica M3 body

SKU: 1157825
Condition Rating:

Mechanical: Fully working

Cosmetical: Regular wear

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Price: 1.400,00

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Condition report:

This very late Leica M3 was produced in 1966, which basically was the last year of production for the standard M3 models. It shows some normal usermarks on the topplate, from Leicamter use, but overall still is in a very nice cosmetic condition. The rangefinder is accurate and will give perfect sharp results. The framelines are still nice and sharp and snappy when actuating the lever or changing lenses. Shutter speeds have been tested on our kyoritsu machine and are all within tolerance, except 1/1000th. The 1/1000th speed is a bit irregular bit still usuable in film shooting conditions, this half stop difference won’t ever show up in final images but since its an unserviced camera we mention it anyways. Selfitmer works as intended. Door and bottom cover are not bend and make good sealed contact with the rest of the body. Advancing feels smooth. Unserviced camera beacuse it’s still a perfect user

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Main specs of the Leica M3:

The Leica M3 is a fully mechanical camera, meaning it does not need batteries to operate. There is no internal light meter, this could be had with the Leica Meter attachments. Shutter speeds range from 1/1000th down 1 full second, bulb mode is also present. Advancing the film and cocking the shutter is done with 1 lever on the backside of the camera. The camera also has flash sync options and features a built in selftimer.

The widest frameline is for 50mm lenses, but Leica later released a series of 35mm lenses specially made for the M3. These lenses had goggles installed on them which converted the viewfinder to a 35mm angle of view.

Leica M3 variants:

The first generation M3 had a double stroke film advancing. This was later replaced by a single stroke operation. The earlier generations can be recognized by the screws in the top plate and the buddah ear shaped strap lugs. Serialnumbers of the M3 started at 700.000 and continued to high in the 1.164.000 range. More than 200.000 copies have been sold during its 12 year lifespan. Black Leica M3's are very rare, they can sell for more than 10 times the price of a normal chrome one.

Rather have a fully mechanical Leica M rangefinder with framelines for 35mm lenses? Then the Leica M2 or M4 might be a good choice for you.