The Leica M3 is a 35 mm rangefinder camera by Ernst Leitz GmbH (now Leica Camera AG), introduced in 1954. It was a new starting point for Leitz, which until then had only produced …

The LEICA M3 is the best camera that LEICA has ever made, and by many accounts, the best camera of all time. This is why it's also LEICA's best-selling camera of all time: The LEICA M3 …

Mar 22, 2023 · A look at the history and features of the Leica M3, exploring how the 35mm film rangefinder became legendary among cameras.

Jan 12, 2024 · The Leica M3 is a classic and beloved 35mm rangefinder. Learn about this camera's amazing build quality and more!

Feb 2, 2015 · That piece of info it is as follows: a Leica M3 with a serial number of 1,000,000+ makes a sensible and easy choice to make! I’m not saying it’s the only choice or even the right …

The LEICA M3 is the great camera to which every other camera aspires. Every time LEICA knocks out some sort of commemoration, it's usually some other camera trying to pretend it's …

Jun 5, 2024 · Leica M cameras are still in production today. The M3 introduced several features to the Leica, among them the combination of viewfinder and rangefinder in one bright window, …

Oct 13, 2014 · The Leica M3 is fast and is kind of an extension from your arm / eyes. No fuss, no electronics, just beautifully pure photography. By keeping the setup simple the Leica M3 …

Jan 6, 2011 · When it was released in 1954, the Leica M3 was received with widespread acclaim. Most industry pundits said that it was clearly the best 35mm rangefinder camera in its class …

Feb 18, 2025 · The Leica M3 is not a camera – it is a covenant between maker and mortal. Its quirks demand patience, its mechanics reward mastery, and its images carry the weight of …