Leica M3 SS + MC Meter Set, Serviced, Beautiful Condition In the 1950s, other camera manufacturers reportedly "gave up competing with rangefinders" after seeing this camera: the Leica M3 (SS, single-stroke), the king of rangefinders. Its high degree of perfection is said to have fundamentally changed subsequent camera design philosophies, making it a legendary model. This item is a single-stroke (No. 752595), early model without the bright frame selector lever. Furthermore, the front curtain was replaced and greased in April 2025, making it a mechanically reliable camera. The shutter operates crisply at all speeds, with a quiet and refined "M3-like feel." The self-timer also works, and the viewfinder is clear, with a sharp and distinct double image. The exterior is in beautiful condition, with the exception of some scuffs on the top plate that inevitably occur when the MC Meter is attached, and some light rust on the bottom plate. The included Leica MC Meter also has a needle that reacts to light (accuracy unknown). The M3 is a symbol of the era when Leica's technology was at its most refined. The precise winding mechanism, the deep sound of the shutter, and the balance in your hand— all of these elements tell the story of why it is praised as "the pinnacle of mechanical cameras." Truly, this is a camera that you can't start a collection without. A must-have for Leica fans, a crystallization of history and technology. --- Set Contents • Leica M3 SS Body (No. 752595) • Leica MC Meter (Exposure Meter / Accuracy Unknown) --- Condition • April 2025: Front curtain replaced and greased • Shutter operates well at all speeds, quiet • Self-timer works • Viewfinder and double image are good • Scuffs on the top plate, light rust on the bottom plate • MC Meter needle reacts (accuracy unknown) Please understand the characteristics of old mechanical cameras before purchasing. Please be aware that this item may experience malfunctions at any time. Also, we do not guarantee all functions.