Kodak Retina IIIc (type 021 Ausf popular I) Retina-Xenon C 2.0/50mm sn 583024 Original Case. Does not work, winding lever does not move.

Manufactured from 1954 to 1957, this folding 35mm rangefinder camera was fitted with an interchangeable lens, either a Schneider Retina-Xenon or Rodenstock Heligon, both were 50mm f/2.0 lenses. Eastman Kodak apparently only imported Schneider-equipped cameras into the USA, so cameras with Rodenstock lenses are uncommon there.

Kodak Retina IIIc camera

This one is a later production model, showing chrome trim edges at the top and bottom of the body casting.

Kodak Retina IIIc camera

A guard is present around the film release button, the aperture scale is now visible at the top of the shutter, and the clip that holds the aperture setting to the shutter speed dial is the later, more effective type.

All shutters with the aperture scale at the top of the shutter are fitted with a five-blade diaphragm.

The Retina IIIc with the standard lens fitted is a pleasant camera to use, although some may find using the bottom-mounted film advance lever a little awkward.

The uncoupled two-range exposure meter delivers the information in the form of 'exposure values', you then set this number on the shutter/aperture scale and can then choose which particular equivalent shutter speed & aperture combination will best suit your needs.

The lens system is a convertible type where the front group only is interchangeable. The alternative focal length lenses were a 35mm f/5.6, a 35mm f/4, or an 80mm f/4.

It is probably worth noting here that it is impossible to close the camera front with the accessory lenses in position, even the tiny 35mm f/5.6 wide-angle.

Does not popular work, winding lever does not move.
In good condition, minimal signs of wear