robsteve
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This is a Canadian made M3, signified by the large M3 before the serial number. I bought it years ago from a gentleman in Toronto and it was at some point modified to accept the M motor or a rapidwinder. After purchasing it, I had it CLA's by Gerry Smith at Kindermann Canada and it was then sent off to Shintaro in Japan for the Black paint.
The serial number can be looked up on the cameraquest web site to confirm it is a Ernst Leitz Canada M3, http://www.cameraquest.com/mtype.htm
It is in excellent operational condition and was the favorite camera for use with my Noctilux prior to the M8 arrival. The finder is clean and clear and the rangefinder patch is still contrasty. I notice a couple specs of dust on the rangefinder patch which could probably be cleaned off. The vulcanite is in good shape for a camera of this age, with a spot missing under the lens flange, which is common with Ms of this age. I have a vulcanite like replacement cover by Camera Leathers that I will include with the purchase.
I am offering it at $2700 including the rare to find glossy black Rapidwinder II. The Rapidwinder has actually not been used, as I have another Rapidwinder I used on a daily basis. I only acquired the glossy one because I thought it would mate well with the black paint.
If you have used Leica M in the past, you will know that the M3 has the best finder and is one of the smoothest operating cameras Leica has ever made.
My asking price with the RapidWinder II is $2600. If you are also interested in the Noctilux I have for sale, I can offer a package price.
The serial number can be looked up on the cameraquest web site to confirm it is a Ernst Leitz Canada M3, http://www.cameraquest.com/mtype.htm
It is in excellent operational condition and was the favorite camera for use with my Noctilux prior to the M8 arrival. The finder is clean and clear and the rangefinder patch is still contrasty. I notice a couple specs of dust on the rangefinder patch which could probably be cleaned off. The vulcanite is in good shape for a camera of this age, with a spot missing under the lens flange, which is common with Ms of this age. I have a vulcanite like replacement cover by Camera Leathers that I will include with the purchase.
I am offering it at $2700 including the rare to find glossy black Rapidwinder II. The Rapidwinder has actually not been used, as I have another Rapidwinder I used on a daily basis. I only acquired the glossy one because I thought it would mate well with the black paint.
If you have used Leica M in the past, you will know that the M3 has the best finder and is one of the smoothest operating cameras Leica has ever made.
My asking price with the RapidWinder II is $2600. If you are also interested in the Noctilux I have for sale, I can offer a package price.
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