Kodak Retina IIIc (little C) Folding Rangefinder Camera with 50mm F/2 Lens - PLS Read

Description:
Kodak Retina IIIc (small c) 35mm folding rangefinder camera with Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/2 lens. Made in Germany by Kodak AG, this compact and mechanically elegant camera features a coupled rangefinder, Synchro-Compur leaf shutter, and bright framelines for 50mm, 35mm, and 80mm lenses. Offered here with a disclosed mechanical fault requiring attention.

Condition:
Overall Condition: Poor – For Repair

Winds on and shutter releases, but shutter blades do not open, indicating a mechanical fault. Rangefinder appears aligned. Lens optics show no haze or fungus. Aperture blades responsive. Bellows intact. One section of leatherette missing. Meter not functioning. Sold as-is for restoration or display. 

Please refer to photos for detailed condition.

Included:

• Kodak Retina IIIc folding camera body
• Schneider Retina-Xenon 50mm f/2 lens
• Front lens cap (if available)

Collectors Notes:
The Retina IIIc (small c) is a sought-after model in Kodak’s German-built Retina series, featuring interchangeable front lens elements and a precision leaf shutter. The “small c” variant is distinguished by its single-rangefinder window and compact top plate. Increasingly valued by collectors and restorers for its build quality and historical significance in mid-century camera design.

Key Features:

• 35mm folding rangefinder camera
• Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/2 lens
• Synchro-Compur leaf shutter (1s to 1/500s + Bulb)
• Coupled rangefinder with bright framelines
• Interchangeable front lens elements (Retina system)
• Manual exposure control
• Made in Germany by Kodak AG
• Ideal for restoration, display, or collector reference

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