1933
Leica III
 
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
 
with 1952 Elmar 5 lens (50 mm)
 
 
shutter speeds to 1/500
 
 
contrast between the chrome lens and the nickel body
 
 
back with the two finders
 
 
D. R. P ( Deutsches Reichspatent) the name for German patents before May 1945.
 
 
underneath plate with the spool
 
 
counter and speeds
 
 
instructions of how to cut and load the film
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
spool
1935 advertising
 

 

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