Leica III
The Leica III was introduced in 1933 as a successor to the Leica II. It would enjoy several different improved versions (covered in other Museum exhibits) that, all together, span a 30 year production run.
The first Leica III, known simply as that or sometimes as the Leica III (F) - not to be confused with the later Leica IIIf - was itself produced between 1933 to 1939. Like its predecessors, it is a 35mm rangefinder with separate windows for the viewfinder and rangefinder.
The Leica III also introduced the secondary, slow speed shutter dial mounted on the face of the camera. This dial is used to set shutter speeds from 1/20 to 1 second. It still uses the M39 threadmount for its lenses.
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