{"product_id":"leica-leitz-m3-ds-chrome-rangefinder-camera-body-1954-very-early-sn-701026","title":"LEICA LEITZ M3 DS CHROME RANGEFINDER CAMERA BODY 1954 VERY EARLY SN. # 701026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Serial #701026\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-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, and early shutter speed dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Ball bearing lock back door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Double stroke 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\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eSmaller eye piece ( 2pc glass with rope seal )\u003cbr\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 screws to hold the lens mount in place ( without any wax seal )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThinner inner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshaft on the film spool rewind knob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO preview lever!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper M3 larger NIB inner base plate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the matching # Chasis inside\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;\"\u003eThe camera was serviced and given a new leather body cover ( replaced )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eEverything else \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetics 8\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-No dents or signs of abuse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Top plate where the serial # and engravings are very clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eBase plate shows some use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Small impression on back of top plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Leatherette is all intact - replaced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Lugs show signs of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\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-Shutter curtain shows signs of repair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Shutter speeds are accurate\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 with all the nice early features and characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePretty and clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sure investment as these VERY early cameras are going higher and higher in price as more collectors understand the unique features and qualities of these very early M cameras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\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":50621571596474,"sku":"31605","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1245\/2879\/files\/1_9aebab34-f644-4c51-bac8-392e03c87154.jpg?v=1790957127","url":"https:\/\/www.setadelstudios.com\/zh\/products\/leica-leitz-m3-ds-chrome-rangefinder-camera-body-1954-very-early-sn-701026","provider":"Setadel Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}