Leica III Model F

Leica III (Model F, 1937) – A beautifully crafted 35mm rangefinder camera that exemplifies Leica’s pre-war precision engineering. Produced by Leitz Wetzlar, this 1937 Leica III features separate viewfinder and rangefinder eyepieces, a front-mounted slow speed dial (1/20s to 1s), and a top speed of 1/500s. It was the first Leica model to introduce slow shutter speeds, marking a major step forward in photographic control. Compact, solid, and mechanically refined, the Leica III remains a timeless example of classic German design—highly prized by collectors and loved by film photographers for its tactile shooting experience and historical significance.