Classic Leica IIIa Camera in Excellent Condition. Germany, 1939

This fine camera is a Leica IIIa, a classic and iconic camera in very good condition. In spite of being more than 60 years old (it was made in Germany in 1939) the camera works wonderfully though it has not been tested with film. If you want the camera to take pictures with it, perhaps a cleaning would be necessary to ensure the highest quality in your photos. If you do not know where to take it for a cleaning, we know who can offer this service. If this is the case, ask us. If you want the camera to be added to a collection, it is perfect as it is.All its component parts are original and remain in good condition: the metal looks shiny and even, with no traces of rust, and the black vulcanite covering shows no signs of wear at all. Moreover the camera includes auto-shutter function.The Leica IIIa was the first Leica camera produced for the German army. The manufacturing firm, Ernst Leitz Wetlzar, would keep this agreement with the subsequent model, the Leica IIIb. This model started being manufactured in 1935 as an evolved Leica III; between this year and 1948, the model was manufactured in Wetzlar. From 1948 to 1950, it would be produced in the German Saar region. Leica cameras were created by Oskar Barnack for Ernst Leitz and are probable the most renowned and reliable cameras ever, a real classic in photojournalism. The camera that we can see in these images bears a Summar f=5 lens made by Ernst Leitz Wetlzar, the firm that also manufactured these cameras. The lenss serial number is 482807. On the other hand, at the top of the camera we can see the engraved brand and manufacturers name together with the serial number 313330. This awesome camera comes with its original reddish brown leather case in optimal condition. Every photo enthusiast will find a real treasure in this Leica IIIa, a classic camera that provides the best performance.