Leica IIIF Rangefinder camera (No reserve price)
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Selected by Edwin Molenaar
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Description from the seller
Offered: Leica IIIf (red dial) – 35mm rangefinder camera equipped with a Leitz Elmar 50 mm f 1 : 3.5.
Beautiful Leica IIIf rangefinder camera, produced by Leitz Wetzlar (Germany) in the early 1950s. An icon from Leica’s golden era, known for its unparalleled build quality and timeless design. The IIIf was the peak of screw-mocket Leica (LTM, M39), with improved shutter speeds and built-in flash synchronization. This model blends mechanical perfection with the pure feel of analogue photography. The Leica IIIf was for years the preferred camera of photojournalists and artists worldwide. An ideal collector’s item and an excellent base for use with Leica- or Nikkor-LTM lenses.
Specifications:
• Brand: Leica (Ernst Leitz Wetzlar)
• Model: IIIf (red dial)
• Mount: Leica Thread Mount (M39)
• Production date: 1954
• Serial number: 693273
Lens:
• Leitz Elmar 50 mm f 1 : 3.5
• diaphragm adjustable well
• lens has light haze but no fungus or separation
Condition:
The camera is in good and nearly fully functional condition:
• Shutter works at all speeds
• Viewfinder bright and usable
• cosmetically in good condition with light signs of wear
• All control knobs smooth and precise
• Self-timer depressor does not depress the release button sufficiently
A CLA is highly recommended for this camera and lens.
Photos are part of the description.
Offered: Leica IIIf (red dial) – 35mm rangefinder camera equipped with a Leitz Elmar 50 mm f 1 : 3.5.
Beautiful Leica IIIf rangefinder camera, produced by Leitz Wetzlar (Germany) in the early 1950s. An icon from Leica’s golden era, known for its unparalleled build quality and timeless design. The IIIf was the peak of screw-mocket Leica (LTM, M39), with improved shutter speeds and built-in flash synchronization. This model blends mechanical perfection with the pure feel of analogue photography. The Leica IIIf was for years the preferred camera of photojournalists and artists worldwide. An ideal collector’s item and an excellent base for use with Leica- or Nikkor-LTM lenses.
Specifications:
• Brand: Leica (Ernst Leitz Wetzlar)
• Model: IIIf (red dial)
• Mount: Leica Thread Mount (M39)
• Production date: 1954
• Serial number: 693273
Lens:
• Leitz Elmar 50 mm f 1 : 3.5
• diaphragm adjustable well
• lens has light haze but no fungus or separation
Condition:
The camera is in good and nearly fully functional condition:
• Shutter works at all speeds
• Viewfinder bright and usable
• cosmetically in good condition with light signs of wear
• All control knobs smooth and precise
• Self-timer depressor does not depress the release button sufficiently
A CLA is highly recommended for this camera and lens.
Photos are part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Leica
Model/type nr
IIIF
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
M39
Serial number
693273
Estimated period
1950-1960
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