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The Leica IIIa camera,
introduced in 1935the first issue bearing the serial number 156201 and
production continued until 1948 when it terminated at serial number 357186.
Basically the model is identical to the Leica II except that the additional
speed of 1/1000th was added to the shutter range, this making spotting
photography more suitable for this camera.
91887 Leica IIIa camera were produced in chrome finish and 800 in black finish.
The catalogue code word was AGNOO91
For
illustration, Leica IIIa cameras,
one in black
paint, 1935 issued with nickel Elmar 3.5/50 and black FISON and
with SCNOO rapid winder on top of a FIAKU ball & socket head.
The other one in chrome, 1936 issued, with chrome Elmar 3.5/50 + G type Yellow n° 1 FIRHE filter,
ORAKO range finder contrast filter and chrome FISON, with MOOLY motor with release linkage.
This IIIa is my very first
Leica screw mount, bought in the 60’ies.
Catalogues from the 30’ies dealing with
the IIIa and SCNOO rapid winder, accompanying the illustration.
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Second illustration Leica IIIa cameras (one is a Betrieb Kamera) with 2 different MOOLY. one have the selector for 3 pictures, the other not
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