Leica IIIa - Elmar 5cm f3.5 Lens
£595.00
The Leica IIIa, manufactured by Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar, Germany, in 1937, is a pre-war model that helped to solidify the dominance of the 35mm format established by its predecessors. It represents a true high point of precision engineering from that era, with advanced capabilities for its time, such as a 1/1000s shutter speed. Paired with a Leitz Elmar 5cm f/3.5, a stunning lens even by today's standards and a true testament to Leica's optical engineering.
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Condition Report
Very Good
PLEASE NOTE: this camera has not been serviced by our technicians, we understand with historic and collectable pieces, many people opt for their own specialists or like to keep in original found condition.
We still guarantee a fully functional camera and confirm the shutter is operating well even at slower speeds.
Notes:
Very good condition example considering age, all cosmetic marks are shown in the listing images. There is writing from the original owner etched into the base and a small part of the top cover - very shallow and could easily be polished out, however we understand it may be desirable and add character. Optics are clean and free from fungus, dust aqnd haze.
Specifications
- Manufactured: 1937 (Serial: 250740
- Format: 35mm
- Lens: Elmar 5cm f/3.5 Lens
- Shutter Speeds: 1s - 1/1000
