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Identifying the strap lugs on your Leica M3
You can choose from 3
patterns
to match the lugs on your camera. I'm not a Leica historian, but
for
simplicity's sake I've named them type A, B, and C.
Above: Type A. Single and double stroke cameras. Notice that the lugs are centered at the most outboard ends of the top plate.
Above:
Type B. Single stroke cameras only
(?). Similar to type A, but the lug
has been moved towards the front of the camera, and the whole assembly
has been moved down, creating a gap just below the top plate.
I've only seen one SS M3 like this. Maybe a custom
modification? I'd appreciate any more info. (and a better photo)
from Leica users.
Above: Type C. Single stroke cameras. This
is a circular pod, just like subsequent M series cameras. It's
also toward the front, and there's a very narrow arc of leather that
goes above the lug and below the top plate.