Leica III series

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:camera
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leica III series
gptkbp:introduced 1933
gptkbp:is_popular_among gptkb:photographers
gptkbp:lens_type Leica Thread Mount
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:camera
gptkbp:notable_feature interchangeable lenses
lightweight
cult following
manual controls
timeless design
compact design
manual focus
silent operation
optical viewfinder
hot shoe
classic design
high resale value
vintage appeal
self-timer
high build quality
mechanical reliability
lens hood compatibility
mechanical precision
film advance lever
easy to repair
rangefinder mechanism
film rewind knob
multiple exposure capability
built-in exposure meter
flash synchronization
depth of field scale
durable body
classic ergonomics
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Garry_Winogrand
gptkb:Andreas_Gursky
gptkb:Robert_Capa
gptkb:Henri_Cartier-Bresson
gptkb:David_Douglas_Duncan
gptkbp:production_years 1933-1960
gptkbp:shutter_speed leaf shutter
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Leica_M_series
gptkb:Leica_IIIf
Leica IIIa
Leica IIIb
Leica IIIc
Leica IIIf RD
gptkbp:type rangefinder camera
gptkbp:used_in portrait photography
documentary photography
street photography
gptkbp:video_output 35mm
gptkbp:viewfinder_type optical
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Leica_M_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4