Leica M3 Double Stroke 35mm Rangefinder Camera in Chrome - Pre Owend
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Leica M3 Chrome – The Poetry of Precision
There are cameras, and then there is the Leica M3. This chrome-finished masterpiece is not merely a tool, but a quiet witness to decades of vision and artistry. Introduced in 1954, the M3 redefined what a rangefinder could be—its luminous viewfinder, flawless mechanics, and refined form embodying the very soul of Leica’s golden era.
This particular example carries its years with grace: the chrome surface glows softly, touched by a gentle patina that whispers of journeys taken and moments preserved. It stands as both an instrument and an heirloom—crafted not only to capture images, but to endure as an object of beauty in its own right.
For the collector, the Leica M3 Chrome is more than a camera. It is heritage in the palm of your hand, a timeless union of artistry and precision, still as captivating today as the day it left Wetzlar.
The Leica was introduced in 1956. It has a combination rangefinder and viewfinder in one eyepiece with a bright image. The rangefinder works by bringing a double image into a single one. The viewfinder has parallax compensation and shows the 50mm,90mm, and 135mm frames when the lens is mounted.
The film is transported by a rapid wind lever in 2 stroke. The film counter resets to 0 automatically when the take-up spool is removed while loading the film.
Unlike the Leica III Series, the shutter speeds are on one dial; neither the shutter speed dial nor the rewind knob rotates when advancing the film.
The M series Cameras take a quick-change bayonet lens mount and will accept the Leica screw mount lenses by using an M-Bayonet Adopter Ring.
- Extremely reliable performance
- Viewfinder is always bright - even in low light
- Large assortment of high-performance lenses ranging from 21 to 135mm and speeds as fast as f/1
- Quiet and vibration-free
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