Description
The Kodak Retina IIc (Type 029) is a classic 35mm folding rangefinder camera manufactured in Stuttgart, West Germany by Kodak AG. Fitted with a high-grade Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/2.8 lens set in a Synchro-Compur leaf shutter, it combines exceptional optical sharpness with a compact folding body layout. Featuring a coupled coincidence-type rangefinder, integrated selenium light meter, and bottom-mounted thumb-wind film advance, it represents the golden age of West German rangefinder engineering.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very Good
Optics are fungus and haze free with possible minor dust. Rangefinder patch is clear and aligns properly. Bellows fold smoothly and are light-tight. Shutter speeds and light meter vary appropriately, though shutter speeds below 1/30th are slow to close.
Included
Kodak Retina IIc Type 029 Camera Body
Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/2.8 Lens
Key Features
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Precision West German folding rangefinder mechanism
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Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/2.8 convertible prime lens
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Coupled coincidence rangefinder for accurate manual focusing
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Built-in Synchro-Compur leaf shutter system
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Bottom-mounted rapid thumb-wind film advance lever
Collector's Notes
Produced between 1954 and 1957, the Retina IIc Type 029 is highly praised by vintage rangefinder enthusiasts for its sleek profile, curved body lines, and outstanding Rodenstock glass. It remains one of the most desirable compact folding 35mm rangefinders from Kodak AG's iconic Stuttgart factory.
Keywords
Kodak Retina IIc Type 029, Vintage 35mm Rangefinder, Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f2.8, German Folding Camera, Synchro Compur Retina, Kodak AG Stuttgart, Classic 35mm Film Camera
