Leica iii serial numbers
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Many owners of the first IIIf version opted to send their cameras to Leica for self-timer retrofits. A self-timer was offered as a factory installed option in 1954.
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Collectors refer to this model as a 'Red Dial, aka RD'. 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 'Black Dial, aka BD'. Two versions produced, (1950–52) with non geometric shutter speeds and had black flash synchro numbers. Featured in-camera user selectable flash synchronization for the multitude of flash bulbs then available.
LEICA III SERIAL NUMBERS WINDOWS
Rangefinder and view windows closer togetherĭie-cast body, slightly longer, redesigned shutter featuring ball bearings Leica III or IIIa with 250-image magazines (10 metres of film) Like II but with slow speeds on frontal dial *