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• Leica Drp Serial Numbers Lookup

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.

Leica does not make production in 'blocks' of bodies or lenses. Rather they allocate blocks of serial numbers to certain items e.g. As an example they may have allocated a block of 10,000 serial numbers for the first M7s. At the same time they may have allocated the next 3,000 numbers to R8s.

1. 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.
2. Leica Ernst Leica D.R.P. Serial number 177340 Really nice condition.

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]

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

External links[edit]

• 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

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Leica SLRs Sorted by Model and Serial Number 1963 to 1996: Leicaflex to R8

The raw data was supplied courtesy of Leica, by Mr. Horst Braun with the approval of Leica's CEO, Mr. Cohn. I'm sure I'm speaking for all Leica enthusiasts in thanking them for their help and generosity in sharing this information. I sorted and edited the raw data into its present form to enhance readability. In some cases notes were added and wording revised for clarity.

It's probably a fair guess that many variations and special models which get collector's notice, did not get that much notice at the factory, so the serial numbers were just mixed in with the regular production for that model. The reality of it is that the list was not made with all the precision that Leica collectors might like, but then the list wasn't made by Leica collectors -- it was made by people simply trying to get their job done -- sometimes at the end of a long day at work.

Cameras are sorted by type and serial number. Cameras of high collector interest, such as the SL MOT, are grouped together.

For perhaps the first time, Leica birthdays are also listed, to be more exact the assignment date of the serial block. You know what this means. Another reason to have a birthday party. Let's see, 6 Leicas, six new birthday parties. Hmm.

R3 Production LW = Leica Wetzlar LP = Leica Portugal

Please note the Factory Records sometimes mixed together the serial numbers of R5, R6, and R-E cameras together in the same batch. They are so listed here.

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Leica Drp Serial Numbers Lookup