1951 LEICA IIIF RANGEFINDER
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1951
The IIIF series introduced features that would bring Leicas into the ultimate echelon of photographic capability- a broad range of shutter speeds, removable lenses using the M39 screw format, and a flash synchronization port with delay settings.
This camera comes with its leather case, lens, and a Leica lens cap. featuring adjustable diopter, built in rangefinder, a snowy satin chrome finish, and original, removable folding Summitar 2 F50mm lens.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- snowy satin chrome finish
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 5.5"L x 1"D x 2.75"H
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable. Attribution and measurements are the auction house’s statements about the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Listing object ID
- 139769277
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.