Pre-Owned - Leica IIIC Luftwaffen-Eigentum 1941, w/ Leica Luftwaffen-Eigentum 5cm 2.0 Screw Mount M39

Pre-Owned - Leica IIIC Luftwaffen-Eigentum 1941, w/ Leica Luftwaffen-Eigentum 5cm 2.0 Screw Mount M39

Item in great condition. Shutter speeds appear accurate*. All components function as intended. The paint has worn off around the view finder. Some of the dials are very slightly worn or tarnished. The bottom plate has some scuffs/scratches. No major damage that impacts performance.

*Disclaimer: Shutter speed of older items may not be 100% accurate due to extended use of mechanisms over time.*

The Pre-Owned Leica IIIC Luftwaffen-Eigentum 1941 (Body only) Screw Mount M39 is a highly sought-after vintage camera in the Leica film Cameras category. Manufactured by the prestigious Leica brand, this camera boasts a rich history with its Luftwaffen-Eigentum 1941 designation. This camera body is compatible with M39 screw mount lenses, allowing for versatility and creativity in capturing stunning images. Despite being pre-owned, this Leica IIIC remains in excellent condition, making it a valuable addition to any photographer's collection. Experience the craftsmanship and quality synonymous with Leica cameras with the Leica IIIC Luftwaffen-Eigentum 1941 (Body only) Screw Mount M39. The lens has the slightest hint of some haze and a few specks of dust each should show no effects on photographs.

The Leica IIIC "Luftwaffen-Eigentum" (Air Force Property) from 1941 is a rare and highly sought-after vintage 35mm rangefinder camera used by the German military during World War II.

Key Features:

Military Designation: The camera features specific markings, typically "Luftwaffen-Eigentum" (often abbreviated as "Luftwaffen-Eig.") engraved on the top plate, indicating it was property of the German Air Force during WWII.

Construction: The IIIc model was the first Leica to feature a die-cast body, making it 3mm longer than its predecessors.

Materials: Due to wartime material shortages, some models were finished in grey enamel instead of the standard chrome. Some also featured rare red shutter curtains.

Shutter: It features a focal-plane shutter with speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/1000th of a second, with separate dials for slow and fast speeds. Viewfinder/Rangefinder: The camera has two separate windows: one for composing the shot and a coupled rangefinder for focusing, which includes a built-in diopter adjustment.

Lens Mount: It utilizes the M39 screw mount, commonly fitted with a 5cm f/3.5 Elmar lens or a 5cm f/2.0 Summitar lens, which may also be "Luftwaffen-Eigentum" engraved.

"K" models: Some military cameras had a "K" engraved after the serial number, indicating a special ball-bearing shutter designed for reliable operation in cold weather conditions.