{"product_id":"kodak-retina-iic","title":"Kodak Retina IIC Type 029 Rangefinder Camera – Heligon 50mm f\/2.8 Lens - VGC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_8dea12d4ce0f9dc3\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOptics 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKodak Retina IIc Type 029 Camera Body\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRodenstock Heligon 50mm f\/2.8 Lens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePrecision West German folding rangefinder mechanism\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRodenstock Heligon 50mm f\/2.8 convertible prime lens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCoupled coincidence rangefinder for accurate manual focusing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBuilt-in Synchro-Compur leaf shutter system\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBottom-mounted rapid thumb-wind film advance lever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProduced 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeywords\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKodak 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kodak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54976001540438,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP1461_8d183ce5-1bcc-475b-992e-d33f1696a3bf.jpg?v=1790152846","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/kodak-retina-iic","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}