Kodak Retina IIIC (Big C) Folding Rangefinder with Xenon 50mm f/2 Lens

Description

The Kodak Retina IIIC (Big C) is a premium 35mm folding rangefinder camera produced in the mid‑1950s, representing one of the most advanced models in the Retina series. It features a coupled rangefinder, a large bright‑line viewfinder with projected frame lines, and the renowned Schneider‑Kreuznach Retina‑Xenon 50mm f/2 lens. Compact yet sophisticated, the Retina IIIC combines precision German engineering with elegant design, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors and photographers alike.

Condition

Overall Condition: Excellent
This example is fully working. Rangefinder is clear and accurate, lens optics are clean, shutter speeds operate correctly, and film advance is smooth. Cosmetically very good with only light signs of age.

Included

• Kodak Retina IIIC (Big C) folding rangefinder camera body
• Schneider‑Kreuznach Retina‑Xenon 50mm f/2 lens
  

Collectors Notes

The Retina IIIC (Big C) is distinguished by its larger viewfinder with projected frame lines, making it more advanced than earlier Retina models. Produced between 1954 and 1957, it represents the pinnacle of Kodak’s German‑made Retina series before the transition to later designs. Fully working examples are increasingly sought after, as many surviving units require shutter servicing. This camera, with its excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition, offers both collector appeal and practical usability.

Key Features

• Kodak Retina IIIC (Big C) folding rangefinder camera
• Schneider‑Kreuznach Retina‑Xenon 50mm f/2 lens
• Coupled rangefinder with bright‑line viewfinder
• Compact folding design for portability
• Precision German engineering (Nagel‑Werk, Stuttgart)
• 35mm film format

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