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27 November, 2024

Leica III from 1933 – Perfectly Imperfect

By Chris Hooke

27 November, 2024

/ Leica III, leica rangefinder, rangefinder camera, /

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Chris Hooke on Leica III from 1933 – Perfectly Imperfect
Thanks for taking the time to read it Dave. Unfortunately the website has a few technical issues, but should be…
Chris Hooke on Leica III from 1933 – Perfectly Imperfect
Thanks Thomas. Just had confirmation that it was definitely in a batch of 200 cameras that left Leitz as black…

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