{"product_id":"leica-m3-early-corner-camera-700433-50mm-summicron-f2-box-rare-special-back","title":"LEICA M3 EARLY CORNER CAMERA #700433 +50MM SUMMICRON F2 +BOX RARE +SPECIAL BACK","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Serial #700433\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-This is an extremely early and rare first batch CORNER example M3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e-Extremely rare and hard to find M3 that features all the characteristics of the first batch of M3s including the double stroke silent return mechanism, solid black arrow on the counter, rabbit ear lugs, glass pressure plate 200ASA, early shutter speed dial and more. 4 screw on the lens mount with 4 screws on the top plate to hold the plate down.\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eProper base plate, inner chassis with #433 and brass, untouched brakes, gears and all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Proper and all original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a VERY VERY special CORNER TOP PLATE PROTOTYPE M3 camera. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe corner top plate were randomly selected from the few overstock of the pre production, prototype top plates. \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;\"\u003eVery rare and very few were ever made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with all its original including its unnumbered box, and even has a special CORNER camera brochure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredible set and maybe the FINEST CORNER set you will ever have the pleasure to come across. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso with a very rare GERMANY ASA 200 back door. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have never seen a back door like this and making this corner camera even more special!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReally something special and all original!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has it all. Original case, proper 1 button brown leather case. Proper matching 1954 50mm f2 early first year M production collapsible lens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eEven has all the original 1954 paperwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eObviously with the proper and matching inner 700433 chassis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have sold a only a few of M corner cameras in the last 30 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are not easy to find and always going up in value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is by far the nicest I have seen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll original, untouched and truly complete. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gem set!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-No film preview lever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-50\/90\/135mm frame lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-First batch example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Cat No. 10150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Leica 50mm Summicron f2 lens with front cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Leica take up spool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Various Leica M3 related Brochures all marked 1954\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Original IGEMO ( unnumbered )vintage red felt box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMatching inner chassis #700433\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetics 9+\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-No dings, dents or major marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Leatherette is all intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Lugs are clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-The top plate is clean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eoverall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-The bottom plate as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe lugs are nice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-The lens barrel is very clean for its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eA great set and very pretty!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanics 9+\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Shutter speeds are accurate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-All camera functions are working well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Shutter curtain is light leak free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Lens focus ring is smoothe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Aperture clicks are crisp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptics 8.5+\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Viewfinder\/rangefinder has a little haze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-No fungus, separation or scratches in the lens. Glass is nice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-There is some haze in the lens but that is not an issue to be clean if you wish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI can not stress the RARITY of these cameras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnificent, complete loaded with extras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paperwork alone with the CORNER brochure is incredible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA camera that should have never been made, as most have the smooth top plate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the PROTOTYPE randomly selected top plate to be used on a production camera. Similar to the THICK RIM 50mm f1.2 NOCTILUX that were only of the earliest examples. This M3, #433 of all the M3 ever made. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular in so many ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pleasure to have and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45528853741754,"sku":"31130","price":26995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1245\/2879\/files\/1_b6e89100-49a3-43fc-aaae-5fd25159bf4f.jpg?v=1768943348","url":"https:\/\/www.setadelstudios.com\/products\/leica-m3-early-corner-camera-700433-50mm-summicron-f2-box-rare-special-back","provider":"Setadel Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}