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Kodak Retina IIIc

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Capturing the Decisive Moment

The Kodak Retina IIIc represents the pinnacle of folding camera design. Built in Germany with precision engineering, it features a coupled rangefinder and premium Schneider-Kreuznach optics. This compact camera was a favorite of travelers and photojournalists in the 1950s.

Sample Images

Kodak Retina Iiic   Fujicolor Superia 400 50mm F2.8 Iso 400 1

Kodak Retina Iiic Fujicolor Superia 400 50mm F2.8 Iso 400 1

Kodak Retina Iiic   Fujicolor Superia 400 50mm F4 Iso 400 190

Kodak Retina Iiic Fujicolor Superia 400 50mm F4 Iso 400 190

Kodak Retina Iiic   Ilford Fp4 125 50mm F4 Iso 125 1200s Fine

Kodak Retina Iiic Ilford Fp4 125 50mm F4 Iso 125 1200s Fine

Kodak Retina Iiic   Ilford Fp4 125 50mm F4 Iso 125 1200s Fine

Kodak Retina Iiic Ilford Fp4 125 50mm F4 Iso 125 1200s Fine

Kodak Retina Iiic   Ilford Hp5 80mm F2.8 Iso 400 1320s Bold G

Kodak Retina Iiic Ilford Hp5 80mm F2.8 Iso 400 1320s Bold G

Kodak Retina Iiic   Ilford Panf 50 35mm F8 Iso 50 1125s Extre

Kodak Retina Iiic Ilford Panf 50 35mm F8 Iso 50 1125s Extre

Kodak Retina Iiic   Ilford Panf 50 35mm F8 Iso 50 1125s Extre

Kodak Retina Iiic Ilford Panf 50 35mm F8 Iso 50 1125s Extre

Kodak Retina Iiic   Kodak Ektar 100 35mm F5.6 Iso 100 1500s V

Kodak Retina Iiic Kodak Ektar 100 35mm F5.6 Iso 100 1500s V

Kodak Retina Iiic   Kodak Ektar 100 35mm F5.6 Iso 100 1500s V

Kodak Retina Iiic Kodak Ektar 100 35mm F5.6 Iso 100 1500s V

Kodak Retina Iiic   Kodak Tri X 400 35mm F4 Iso 400 1500s Gri

Kodak Retina Iiic Kodak Tri X 400 35mm F4 Iso 400 1500s Gri

Kodak Retina Iiic   Kodak Tri X 400 35mm F4 Iso 400 1500s Gri

Kodak Retina Iiic Kodak Tri X 400 35mm F4 Iso 400 1500s Gri

Technical Specifications

Everything you need to know about the Kodak Retina IIIc

Lens

Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/2

Type

35mm Folding Rangefinder

Weight

600g

Shutter

Synchro-Compur, 1-1/500s + B

Released

1954-1960

Dimensions

Folded: 125 x 75 x 40mm

Flash Sync

X and M sync

Viewfinder

Brightline frame

Rangefinder

Coupled split-image

Film Advance

Lever wind