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Leica IIIa + 5cm f3.5 Elmar I (ELMAR)

Leica IIIa + 5cm f3.5 Elmar I (ELMAR)

Leica Thread Mount (LTM / M39) Film Camera

$593.00 USD
$593.00 USD
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Used item, no tax.

Not Passed: Untested or tested, inspected, and found to have flaws that will affect typical use. Recommended for decoration, projects, or use with special considerations.

The shutter curtains are not running well affecting all speeds. The fastest speeds are capping. The cocking action is stiff. The sync port has been modified. The lens has some haze inside.

Details: Leica IIIa + 5cm f3.5 Elmar I (ELMAR)

Manual focus LTM/M39 mount 35mm rangefinder camera released by Leica in 1935. It added a faster top shutter speed (1/1000s) compared to the original Leica III. Metal body available in silver.

  • Shutter: Horizontal cloth focal plane, 1s - 1/1000s + B, T
  • Size: 133 x 67 x 37 mm
  • Weight: 422g

Manual focus normal lens made for M39 / LTM mount rangefinder cameras by Leica starting in 1930. This collapsible lens was the standard for most screw mount Leicas and is derived from the fixed lens found on the Leica I. Metal body available in silver.

  • Leitz 5cm f3.5 Elmar (4 elements, 3 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 1m
  • Aperture blades: 10
  • Size: 47 x 33 mm (extended)
  • Weight: 112g

Included in the Box

You will get the exact item pictured plus any other accessories shown. We individually photograph each used item.

Returns & Warranty

This Leica IIIa + 5cm f3.5 Elmar I (ELMAR) includes:

  • 30-day Return Policy
  • No Warranty

This product comes with our standard 30 day return policy. Additional warranties are not offered for "Not Passed" items because they have already failed our quality control.

USA Import Duties & Taxes

Additional costs for US customers

Sales Tax
Sales tax is not charged at checkout. You may still be responsible for reporting and paying any applicable state taxes.

Import Duties & Customs Fees
Starting August 29, 2025, all international shipments to the U.S. are subject to import duties and customs fees, regardless of order value. Previously, most shipments under $800 were duty-free, which is why many customers haven’t encountered these charges before.

These fees are set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and are the responsibility of you, the buyer & importer. Your shipping carrier will pay these fees on your behalf and bill you before delivery. Once paid, your package will be released.

Fees vary depending on your order and items purchased. Please check your local regulations before ordering. Some customers' fees have totaled as low as 10% of their order value.

Why this happens
U.S. Customs collects these fees on imported goods to comply with federal trade regulations. They are the new standard for any products entering the United States and are not controlled by Kamerastore


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