Description

The Leica R3 MOT Electronic was a 35mm SLR camera by Leica.

Leica launched the Leica R3 in 1976. It was the successor of the Leicaflex SL2, and was developed in cooperation with Minolta, together with the Minolta XE bodies.

R3 MOT Electronic
The first series of cameras were made in Germany before production was moved to the new factory in Portugal. This was the first Leica made camera with electronic exposure control and proved extremely reliable. Difference from the R3 Electronic is the compatibility with a motor winder.

Viewfinder
Viewfinder display includes:
Exposure mode A (automatic) or shutter speed (manual)
Selected aperture
Metered shutter speed
Shutter
Copal Leitz CLS electronic metal bladed:

Manual - whole stops from 4s to 1/1000s, X flash sync 1/90s, B "bulb" (X & B also usable without power)
Automatic - stepless from 4s to 1/1000s
Metering
Single cell in camera base for selective measurement, light reflected down by a secondary mirror behind the main mirror similar to SL / SL2. Two cells on the pentaprism for integrated "centre weighted" measurement. Electronic selection of either measurement in both exposure modes.

This camera comes with a Leitz Wetzlar Vario Elmar-R 1:4.5 75-200mm lens. Camera body is made in Portugal and the lens is made in Japan.

The Camera is in very good vintage condition and working well. All mechanical functions are tested and working really well including the light meter. Lens is in excellent condition as well. There is some dust inclusions in the viewfinder. Takes 2x SR44 batteries.