LEICA LEITZ M3 10150 IGEMO CHROME RANGEFINDER CAMERA BODY TRANSITIONAL UPGRADED
Description
-Serial #874675
-Made in Wetzlar, Germany in 1957
-Silver chrome finish
-Earlier double stroke advance lever
-Transitional camera body with all the classic "better built" features, now with the newer 13 speed dial
Rabbit ear lugs
Proper M3 long R rewind lever
Short arm, DS film advance with SILENT return
Small, double glass eye piece
1000 ASA film back
My personal favourite and in my opinion, the PINNACLE of Leica from its beginning in 1914 until now.
-Serial #874675
-Made in Wetzlar, Germany in 1957
-Silver chrome finish
-Earlier double stroke advance lever
-Transitional camera body with all the classic "better built" features, now with the newer 13 speed dial
Rabbit ear lugs
Proper M3 long R rewind lever
Short arm, DS film advance with SILENT return
Small, double glass eye piece
1000 ASA film back
My personal favourite and in my opinion, the PINNACLE of Leica from its beginning in 1914 until now.
This camera was factory upgraded probably during a service with the newer flash port plugs similar to the M4. NICE!
Details
-50/90/135mm frame lines
-0.91x viewfinder
-Cat No. 10150 IGEMO
-Double Stroke Film Advance
Includes
-Body cap
Cosmetics 8.5/10
-No dings, dents or major marks
-Both top and bottom paint have faint bright marks
-Leatherette is original and intact
Details
-50/90/135mm frame lines
-0.91x viewfinder
-Cat No. 10150 IGEMO
-Double Stroke Film Advance
Includes
-Body cap
Cosmetics 8.5/10
-No dings, dents or major marks
-Both top and bottom paint have faint bright marks
-Leatherette is original and intact
A clean camera overall with signs of faint use but no abuse. NICE!
Mechanics 9/10
-Shutter curtains are in good condition
-Camera functions work as they should - preview lever, counter dial, rangefinder, etc.
-Shutter speeds are accurate
Optics 9/10
-Viewfinder/rangefinder is bright and clean
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratching
Mechanics 9/10
-Shutter curtains are in good condition
-Camera functions work as they should - preview lever, counter dial, rangefinder, etc.
-Shutter speeds are accurate
Optics 9/10
-Viewfinder/rangefinder is bright and clean
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratching
A fantastic camera and for me THE BEST OF THE BEST.
The M3 with all the best built features.
The M3 is already a legend but to have one in the best built series is a real treat
Nice touch with the upgraded flash ports and nice to have in usable condition with no damage.
A pleasure to have and enjoy!