Sep 7, 2016 · I've had my IIIa about three months now and I've run a few films through it, this has told me: The slow speeds are sluggish The shutter leaks light The shutter doesn't always …

May 11, 2020 · I have a 1936 IIIa (s.n. 184223) that is in need of a lens, and I am now in a position to purchase one. I am leaning towards an f3.5 Elmar, as I think it complements the …

Apr 27, 2017 · Hallo Leica Community, Ich möchte gern eine Leica 3 a erwerben um mich intensiver mit der Analog Fotografie und der Geschichte der Firma Leica zu befassen. Ich hab …

Apr 2, 2021 · Leica produced the IIIa and IIIb together at the same time, before and after the window surround change. Not everything in the history of Leica follows a strict logical …

Jan 9, 2016 · I have a nice little Leica IIIa from 1936, everything works just fine except the slow speed in cold weather. Inside and in summertime its no problem. When it gets cold, about 0°C, …

Apr 16, 2016 · HI, Can anyone help me identify the two fittings on this Leica IIIa from 1937. The top accessory has a red dot in the middle, the lower one has a insulated wire connected inside …

Nov 30, 2019 · so I recently purchased a Leica iiia and an Elmar 5cm 3.5. For a camera that is nearly 90 years old, it is in great condition. I have put two rolls of film through it, and asked my …

Nov 8, 2022 · Hey guys! New to the group and new to Leica ownership. Just got a Leica IIIa as a gift, and I'm figuring out how it works. Anxious to start taking photos with it. The issue I'm …

May 16, 2008 · Hello, I just CLA'd my Leica IIIc, no different from a III or IIIa. I used a pdf service manual. I will put it on my website (just for this week because it takes a lot of space). These …

Jan 27, 2023 · Some interesting threads are linked below, including price lists for the conversions that were available at various times. A IIIa with IIIf-style flash sync is usually called a 'IIIa syn' …