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Leica M3
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The Story Behind
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Another classic one ... and maybe the
best camera ever made.
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Technical Data
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| Manufacturer |
Leica Camera AG |
| Built |
1960 (SN 997xxx) |
| Type |
35mm Rangefinder with interchangable lens |
| Mount |
Leica M-Mount |
| Focusing |
Rangefinder patch
Rangefinder frame lines for 50, 90 and 135 mm
Base
length is 68.5mm, effective base length of 62.33mm |
| Shutter |
Cloth
curtain, horizontal focal plane, speeds 1s -
1/1000s + B |
| Viewfinder |
Magnification x0,91 |
| Selftimer |
5s, 10s |
| Film loading |
After opening the bottom
plate, by a handle on it with engravings open-auf,
close-zu |
| Others |
Cold-Shoe, strap-lugs, tripod socket, PC sync socket,
memory dial |
| Body |
Aluminum with chrome plated
brass top housing, base plate and knobs |
Size
(LxWxH, without
lens) |
138 x 77 x 33.5mm |
| Weight (without lens) |
610 g |
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Miscellaneous
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| On the web |
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