Leica III C User Manual

Sets high shutter speeds (1/30-1/1000 sec). Includes B setting for open shutter.

Sets slow speeds (1/30-1 sec). Activated by setting main dial to red 30-1.

Control of light transmission via diaphragm, adjusted by lug or milled ring.

Focusing using the helical mount, locking at infinity, and release by pressing the lever.

Steps to pull out and lock the lens clockwise to its stop for photographing.

Coupled with lens focusing mount for automatic operation and focus coincidence.

Adjusted by lever for accuracy and ease of focusing, compensating for eye deficiencies.

Rest camera against cheek, use both hands, keep fingers ready on controls to avoid shaking.

Set shutter speed, aperture, compose, and press release for exposure.

Unlock baseplate, withdraw take-up spool, place opened camera facing user.

Hold spool and magazine, insert film end under spring, feed into camera back.

Close baseplate, turn lock, wind knob, and reset exposure counter to 0.

Set reversing lever to R. Rewind film by turning knob until resistance is felt.

Turn baseplate lock to OPEN, remove baseplate, pull out closed magazine/cartridge.

Practice loading with blank film. Open magazine, remove spool, insert film end into slot.

Wind film onto spool, bend end back. Introduce spool into inner shell, then into outer.

Close magazine, pull out film 2-3 inches to align with engraved curved line.