Leica M3 DS (1956) Rangefinder camera

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Edwin Molenaar
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Leica M3 DS (1956) with Leica M mount, in very good physical condition and tested and functioning, designed for 35 mm film and dating from 1950–1960.

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Description from the seller

Stunning example of a 1956 Leica M3 Double Stroke.
It's an early-production version, so it has features different from later M3s:
1 - The strap lugs are called Budda Ears because of their shape
2 - The shutter speeds are those preceding the international scale 1/5 1/10 1/25 1/50 1/100
3 - The ASA indicator goes up to 200
4 - The film pressure plate is glass.
5 - The back door has two small pins that secure the snap closure.

These features are not present in later models.
The camera has been serviced about 1 month ago before being offered for sale.
Everything works properly.

Stunning example of a 1956 Leica M3 Double Stroke.
It's an early-production version, so it has features different from later M3s:
1 - The strap lugs are called Budda Ears because of their shape
2 - The shutter speeds are those preceding the international scale 1/5 1/10 1/25 1/50 1/100
3 - The ASA indicator goes up to 200
4 - The film pressure plate is glass.
5 - The back door has two small pins that secure the snap closure.

These features are not present in later models.
The camera has been serviced about 1 month ago before being offered for sale.
Everything works properly.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Leica
Model/type nr
M3 DS (1956)
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Leica M
Film type
35mm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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Objects sold
80%
Private

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