{"product_id":"leica-leitz-m3-ds-chrome-camera-body-1954-very-early-track-sn-700716-rare","title":"LEICA LEITZ M3 DS CHROME CAMERA BODY 1954 VERY EARLY TRACK SN. # 700716 RARE!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Serial #700716\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-This is an extremely early production first started in 1954 with the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eserial number 700001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-This is number 716\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Extremely rare and hard to find M3 that features all the characteristics of the first batch of M3s including the rabbit ear lugs, glass pressure plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Ball bearing lock back door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Double stroke quiet return film advance lever example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 ASA back door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e-No film preview lever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 screws to hold the top plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 screw lens mounting ring without the wax seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e4 screw chases cover plate when you remove the base plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEARLY FILM TRACK ( which is on the first 800 M3 cameras only )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the matching # Chasis inside, untouched, all original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThese very early 1st batch cameras are very hard to find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThey have unique features much like the PROTOTYPE M cameras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe most important is the 2 slot track along with the proper and matching 2 slot ASA film back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eRARE!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-50\/90\/135mm frame lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Cat No. 10150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Body cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Take up spool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e-Flash and Sync covers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetics 9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-No dents or signs of abuse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e-A very clean and pretty camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e-Very well kept and the top plate along with the base, body and back are collectors condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Leatherette is all intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Lugs are clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e-There are two very insignificant impressions, one on the very top edge by the serial # and the other is left of the R rewind engage lever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanics 9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Shutter speeds are accurate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-A very interesting and early feature as the film counter resets when you take out the film spool and then advance the lever one. RARE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptics 9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Viewfinder\/rangefinder is bright and clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very rare and early camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNice to have in this condition, all original, untouched and proper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching chasis, film track and all the original feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThese cameras fall 3 tiers down from a double corner ( $150,000-$200,000) single corner ( $20,000-$25,000 ) and then these very early non corner $10,000-$15,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe last one of these I sold for $14,000 a few years ago and was not as pretty and nice as this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sure investment, rare and hard to find, and a pleasure to have and enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50622618042554,"sku":"31589","price":13495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1245\/2879\/files\/1_5b3684fa-4a7c-4fb4-9057-0da240a5fc35.jpg?v=1790968406","url":"https:\/\/www.setadelstudios.com\/de\/products\/leica-leitz-m3-ds-chrome-camera-body-1954-very-early-track-sn-700716-rare","provider":"Setadel Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}