Leica III F Analogue camera

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Description from the seller

The Leica IIIf was the first new camera produced by Leitz after the war; the 1946 IIIc was merely a continuation of the previous model. Therefore, it holds considerable historical significance, reintroducing the Leitz brand to international markets, where there was a strong demand for a new model to replace cameras lost or damaged during the war. Furthermore, this model definitively introduced the flash into photographic equipment as an indispensable accessory, overcoming the limitations posed by the low sensitivity of film at the time and thus allowing lenses to be used at medium apertures, with the obvious advantage of greater depth of field and a more defined subject. The fill-in technique became part of photographic culture, allowing for balanced portraits against the light, thus creating a new photographic style.

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The Leica IIIf was the first new camera produced by Leitz after the war; the 1946 IIIc was merely a continuation of the previous model. Therefore, it holds considerable historical significance, reintroducing the Leitz brand to international markets, where there was a strong demand for a new model to replace cameras lost or damaged during the war. Furthermore, this model definitively introduced the flash into photographic equipment as an indispensable accessory, overcoming the limitations posed by the low sensitivity of film at the time and thus allowing lenses to be used at medium apertures, with the obvious advantage of greater depth of field and a more defined subject. The fill-in technique became part of photographic culture, allowing for balanced portraits against the light, thus creating a new photographic style.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Leica
Model/ type nr
III F
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
M39
Film type
35mm
Serial number
417092
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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