Leica IIIF 35mm Rangefinder Camera Body only , Chrome with Original case (AS-IS)
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This Leica IIIF 35mm rangefinder camera body is a classic piece of photographic history, offered here as is. The camera shows pinholes in the shutter curtain, which will allow light leaks that can damage or ruin images on film. Because of this, it is not recommended for taking photos in its current state. However, all other mechanical and cosmetic aspects remain representative of Leica’s renowned craftsmanship. The IIIF model, produced in the early 1950s, is a precision-built, fully mechanical rangefinder camera known for its durability and compatibility with Leica screw-mount (LTM) lenses. This body is ideal for collectors, display purposes, or restoration projects.
Key Specs and Features
- Model: Leica IIIF
- Format: 35mm film rangefinder camera
- Lens Mount: Leica Thread Mount (M39)
- Shutter Type: Focal-plane with cloth curtains
- Shutter Speed Range: 1 second to 1/1000 second, plus Bulb
- Viewfinder: Coupled rangefinder with separate view and focus windows
- Fully mechanical operation, no batteries required
- Made in Germany by Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
- Condition: Shutter pinholes present; not suitable for film use in current state
Use Cases
- Ideal for display or collection purposes
- Excellent candidate for repair or restoration
- Useful for parts harvesting for other Leica screw-mount cameras
- Suitable for historical or educational demonstration of rangefinder mechanisms