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Used Leica IIIA 35mm Film Camera Body with 50mm f/3.5 Elmar lens
The Leica IIIA is a landmark piece of photographic history, representing the pinnacle of Leica's prewar rangefinder development and one of the most iconic 35mm film cameras ever produced. Originally manufactured in 1935, this compact brass-bodied camera helped define the modern era of small-format photography and remains a highly sought-after collectible and fully functional shooter for film enthusiasts and vintage camera collectors alike. Paired with the legendary Elmar 50mm f/3.5 lens — a classic collapsible optic that helped establish Leica's reputation for optical excellence — this kit is a true piece of photographic heritage ready to put film through.
On the technical side, the IIIA features a cloth focal-plane shutter with speeds ranging from 1/20 to 1/500 sec plus Bulb, and accepts any lens in the Leica Thread Mount (LTM/M39) standard, opening the door to a vast ecosystem of vintage and modern glass. The camera operates entirely without batteries, making it a reliable and travel-friendly shooter limited only by the film you load. The included Elmar 50mm f/3.5 is a 4-element collapsible lens that delivers the soft, characterful rendering that Leica shooters have cherished for decades, with a 36mm filter thread and manual focus operation.
Features:
- Iconic prewar Leica IIIA brass rangefinder body circa 1935
- Leica Thread Mount (LTM / M39) compatibility with vast lens ecosystem
- Cloth focal-plane shutter, 1/20 - 1/500 sec plus Bulb
- Fully mechanical, no battery required
- Includes Leica Elmar 50mm f/3.5 collapsible lens
- 4-element optical design with classic Leica rendering character
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Everything we sell used comes with a 30-day service warranty, and every item is thoroughly inspected before we ever consider selling it. If you find a problem with your item that you were not made aware of before purchase (we sometimes will sell bargain items for parts or the like, but always make you aware of issues before we complete the sale), please do not hesitate to let us know and we'll make it right! All of our items are rated for condition based on this system:
PRECISION CERTIFIED USED RATINGS
DEMO
As packaged by manufacturer complete with manufacturer's USA warranty. Never owned by a consumer but used for demonstration.*
LN
"Like New" 99% -100% of NEW. Includes original box and instructions.*
LN-
"Like New Minus" 97-99% of original condition. Extremely slight wear only seen upon very close inspection. Box and accessories usually not included. Glass perfect.*
EX+
"Excellent Plus" 90-96% of original condition. Exceptionally nice. May have slight wear on finish but visible only under close inspection. Glass very clean.*
EX
"Excellent" 80-89% of original condition. Shows slight visible wear on finish. Glass may have slight marks and/or blemishes that will not affect picture quality.*
EX-
"Excellent" 70-79% of original condition. Shows moderate wear. May have small dents and/or dings and slight finish wear. Glass may have slight marks and/or blemishes that will not affect picture quality.*
BGN
"Bargain" 60-69% of original condition. Shows more than average wear. May have dents, dings and/or brassing and finish loss. Glass may have marks and/or blemishes that should not affect picture quality.*
UG
"Ugly" Very rough looking. Multiple impressions in metal, excessive finish loss and brassing. Glass will have marks, fungus and/or haze which will affect picture quality.*
AI
"As-Is" Usually to be used for parts only. All equipment sold in As-Is category carries no warranty nor return privileges. The equipment most likely doesn't work and may have missing pieces. Defects will include, but are not limited to the problems listed on the description.
*Glass Disclaimer - Occasionally, lenses, even when brand new, will have a slight amount of dust visible within the lens elements. This is a result of the manufacturing process and will not affect image quality or resolution. As a result, some used lenses may exhibit the same consistencies.
- Used Leica IIIA 35mm Film Camera Body
- 50mm f/3.5 Elmar Lens