Leica R3 Safari - Camera

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Model Details

SLR camera released by Leica in 1976 after collaborating with Minolta for a few years. This camera is based heavily on the Minolta XE, and features the same Copal CLS shutter. The safari edition features olive drab paint on the body and matching Summilux-R 50mm f1.4.

  • Shutter: Copal CLS electronic focal plane, 4s - 1/1000s
  • ISO range: 12 - 3200
  • Exposure compensation: +/- 2 stops
  • Size: 147 x 92 x 63mm (w/o lens)
  • Weight: 780g
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Leica R

Leica introduced the R system in 1964 as an alternative to their M mount rangefinders and as a response to the successful SLR systems of the time, including Nikon F and Pentax M42. The R system was produced, with some modifications, until 2009.

Most R mount lenses can be used on any R mount camera, but there are compatibility issues with both the oldest and newest lenses. Over time, Leica added features and technology to the lenses that made them incompatible.

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