This classic Leica M3 camera is showcased courtesy of The Real Camera Company, Sevendale House 5-7 Dale Street Manchester M1 1JA, Tel: 0161 907 3236 Fax: 0161 907 3236.

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"The Leica M3 is the quintessential rangefinder camera which is still the aspirational choice of most photographers. The Leica M3, introduced in 1954, has recently been twice voted (by eBay users and 'Stuff' readers) best device/gadget of all time! More importantly it created the most revered professional camera of 20th century documentary photo-journalism, and even today is the basis of the contemporary Leica M8 camera. The design was just so right, and perpetuates the rangefinder focusing concept into the 21st century." Written by Jem Kime of the Real Camera Company.

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