Leica Drp Serial Numbers

  1. Leica Serial Numbers Year
  2. Vintage Leica Serial Numbers
Serial
Leica III
Leica IIIf fitted with a Summarit 50mm f/1.5 and a viewfinder. This particular model does not feature a self-timer.
Overview
Type
Lens
Lens mountM39 lens mount
Focusing
Focusmanual
Exposure/metering
Exposuremanual
Flash
Flashcold shoe

1933-34 Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar german camera in protective leather case, No. 196803, 15 range finder camera. On Jul 09, 2016 1933-34 Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar german camera in protective.

The Leica III is a rangefinder camera introduced by Leica in 1933, and produced in parallel with the Leica II series. Several models were produced over the years, with significant improvements.

The Leica III uses a coupled rangefinder distinct from the viewfinder. The viewfinder is set for a 50mm lens; use of shorter or longer lenses requires installing an alternate viewfinder on the accessory socket.[1]

  • Get the best deals on Leica Ernst Leitz Wetzlar In Film Cameras when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Free shipping on many items. Vintage Leica III DRP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar #574325 camera. $35.00 shipping. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Camera No. 181037 Summar f = 5 cm 1:2 35 mm.
  • The first 35 mm film Leica prototypes were built by Oskar Barnack at Ernst Leitz Optische Werke, Wetzlar, in 1913.Intended as a compact camera for landscape photography, particularly during mountain hikes, the Leica was the first practical 35 mm camera that used standard cinema 35 mm film.
Leica III models
Model nameManufacturing datesFeatures or improvements
Leica F (Leica III)1933–1939like II but with slow speeds on frontal dial *
Leica 2501933–1946Leica III or IIIa with 250-image magazines (10 metres of film)
Leica G (Leica IIIa)1935–1940adds 1/1000 speed
Leica IIIb1938–1940Rangefinder and view windows closer together
Leica IIIc1940–1951die-cast body, slightly longer, redesigned shutter featuring ball bearings
Leica IIId1940–1945Very rare, only 427 were built
Leica IIIf1950–1956Introduced in time for Christmas 1950. Featured in-camera user selectable flash synchronization for the multitude of flash bulbs then available. Two versions produced, (1950–52) with non geometric shutter speeds and had black flash synchro numbers. Collectors refer to this model as a 'Black Dial, aka BD'. Second version (1953–56) switched to modern geometric speeds and was distinguished by red lettering on flash synchro numbers. Collectors refer to this model as a 'Red Dial, aka RD'. A self-timer was offered as a factory installed option in 1954. Many owners of the first IIIf version opted to send their cameras to Leica for self-timer retrofits. Collectors add the suffix ST (self timer) to the BD and RD nomenclature. BDST and RDST are used to identify models with self timers.
Leica IIIg1957–1960change in body configuration to facilitate manufacture of larger and brighter viewfinder. Projected frame lines and automatic parallax correction for 50 and 90mm lenses. Rare.

Accessories and miscellaneous images[edit]

  • With a 28mm wide-angle lens and optional viewfinder

  • With a 400mm Telyt lens

  • With an adapter for stereo-photography

  • Orange filter for the Leica III

  • 1949 self-portrait of Stanley Kubrick with a Leica III

  • Othographic views of a Leica IIIf with Summicron lens

  • Leica IIIc with bellows

Notes and references[edit]

  • Image for Leica F is actually model IIIa
  1. ^Unification of the rangefinder and the viewfinder occurred with the introduction of the Leica M3, allowing quick framing and focusing in a single operation. The M3 viewfinder is also able to display viewlines for 50, 90 and 135mm lenses
Leica Drp Serial NumbersSerial numbers microsoft

External links[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Leica III.

Leica Serial Numbers Year

  • Leica III by Karen Nakamura
  • Leica III by luis triguez
  • Leica IIIc by luis triguez
  • Leica IIIf RDST by luis triguez
  • Leica IIIf 3D model by Artem Lynnik
SerialLeica Drp Serial Numbers

Vintage Leica Serial Numbers

Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leica_III&oldid=942564439'

Comments are closed.