Leica IIIg Original Leather Hard Case- Condition: Excellent

Leica IIIg original Leather Hard Case- Condition: Excellent
 
In very nice fully working condition showing the light signs of use. This case can also be separated to use only the half case along with the excellent long strap. An excellent accessory that screws into the bottom of the camera and provides excellent protection in every day use and particularly when travelling. 
 
 
 
 
About the Leica iiig 
The Leica IIIg, is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Ernst Leitz Wetzlar in Wetzlar, West Germany between the years 1956 and 1960.  The IIIg was the last version of the original screw mount Leica to be released and was the successor to the IIIf adding several new features such as a self-timer, larger central viewfinder with projected framelines and automatic parallax correction.  Other changes include a switch to modern shutter speed timings, a film reminder disc on the rear door, and a top 1/60 electronic flash sync.  
 
The Leica IIIg was the last iteration of Leitz’s original 35mm camera.  The larger viewfinder is a benefit to those wanting something larger, but still isn’t as large as 35mm rangefinders which were appearing on the market by other people.  For anyone looking to complete their screw mount Leica collection, this is a must have.
 
The Leica IIIg was produced for a decade, ending production in 1960.  Despite the production run a total of only 41,589 were produced, with a majority made before 1960, making them one of the less common Leicas ever made.
 
The Leica IIIg would be the final screw mount rangefinder model produced by Ernst Leitz.
Today, there is no shortage of demand for Leica cameras.  Of the screw mount models, the IIIg is certainly the most feature rich, made to the highest quality standards, and with support of the Leica Thread Mount, is compatible with literally millions of lenses made throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.  If you are in the market for a screw mount Leica, the IIIg is an excellent choice!