{"product_id":"leica-iiia-35mm-rangefinder-body-1936-vintage-classic-sn-212289-vgc","title":"Leica IIIa 35mm Rangefinder Body – 1938 – Vintage Classic – SN 266806","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  body {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #222;\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  h1 {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #333;\n    padding-bottom: 4px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  h2 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n    margin-top: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n  }\n  p {\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  ul {\n    margin-top: 4px;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n  }\n  li {\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  hr {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\n    margin: 24px 0;\n  }\n  .valuation-list {\n    list-style-type: square;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLeica IIIa Rangefinder Camera Body\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn iconic vintage Leica IIIa 35mm film rangefinder camera body, manufactured by Ernst Leitz Wetzlar in Germany. The Leica IIIa introduced a top shutter speed of 1\/1000s, expanding the capabilities of the classic screw-mount line. Serial number: 266806, placing its production year in 1938.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetically in very good vintage pre-owned condition with minor signs of handling and brassing consistent with age. Vulcanite body covering is intact and secure. Rangefinder patch is clear and contrasty. Shutter curtains are clean, and speeds operate smoothly across settings. Film chamber is tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica IIIa 35mm Film Rangefinder Camera Body (Serial Number: 266806)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 266806\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Year: 1938\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic screw-mount (L39 \/ LTM) interchangeable lens system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical cloth focal-plane shutter featuring speeds up to 1\/1000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined rangefinder and viewfinder with diopter adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErnst Leitz Wetzlar D.R.P. engraved top plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leica IIIa from the pre-war 1938 production run is a highly desirable piece for collectors and analog enthusiasts alike, representing the height of pre-war German precision engineering and optical craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica IIIa, Leica III, Screw Mount Leica, LTM Rangefinder, Vintage 35mm Film Camera, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, 1938 Leica, Classic Leica Body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50934237757782,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP4280_a1e7c182-ee7e-403b-abf6-9a84ef22ffca.jpg?v=1793090502","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/leica-iiia-35mm-rangefinder-body-1936-vintage-classic-sn-212289-vgc","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}