{"product_id":"leica-iiia-35mm-rangefinder-body-1938-vintage-classic-sn-307469","title":"Leica IIIa 35mm Rangefinder Body – 1937 – Vintage  – SN 255418 - VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica IIIa 35mm rangefinder camera body, serial number 255418, manufactured in \u003cstrong\u003e1937\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ernst Leitz Wetzlar. A beautifully engineered pre-war classic featuring dual-rangefinder\/viewfinder windows, screw-mount lens compatibility (M39), and shutter speeds from 1\/20s to 1\/1000s. This model introduced the 1\/1000s top speed over the earlier III, making it a favourite among collectors and Leica historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for display, restoration, or use with vintage Leica lenses. The IIIa’s compact brass body and chrome finish reflect Leica’s precision craftsmanship of the era. A true piece of photographic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally good condition, very light markings only. Shutter is firing through the range. Rangefinder mostly clear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica screw mount (M39) – compatible with classic Leica lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter speeds: 1\/20s to 1\/1000s + T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-window rangefinder\/viewfinder system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact brass body with chrome finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual film advance and rewind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo built-in light meter – true mechanical operation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany by Ernst Leitz Wetzlar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica IIIa camera body only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Optimised For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica IIIa 1938 camera, Leica IIIa , vintage Leica rangefinder, Leica screw mount body, “Leica IIIa review,” “classic Leica 35mm camera,” “Leica IIIa for collectors,” “Leica IIIa excellent condition.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51792621404502,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP7763_1914abd3-3cfd-4e6b-9956-f1afc6681ca8.jpg?v=1779293941","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/leica-iiia-35mm-rangefinder-body-1938-vintage-classic-sn-307469","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}