The story of this device
Leica M3 revolutionized 35mm rangefinder photography by introducing the legendary bayonet M-mount and a brilliant 0.91x viewfinder, defining the golden age of photojournalism worldwide.
Leica
M3
Leica · Cameras · Released in 1954 · M3
35mm rangefinder that introduced the M-mount system
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- Brand
- Leica
- Model
- M3
- Release year
- 1954
- Category
- Cameras
Specifications
- Display
- Rangefinder/viewfinder combo (0.91x), built-in 50/90/135mm frames
- Storage
- 35mm film cartridge
- Camera
- 35mm film (24x36mm), the first Leica M-mount camera
- Media
- 35mm film
- Weight
- 580g
- Notable
- Mechanical shutter 1-1/1000s; debuted bayonet mount, advance lever