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Beautiful camera, great Schneider Xenon lens, takes sharp pictures on black and white film which is why I bought it.
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This camera is quite complicated so if you want something small and easy to use get something newer like a canonet. It is a piece of history and takes great photos. It also looks beautiful
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The Kodak Retina IIIC (large C as it has become named)replaced the Retina IIIc (small c) in 1957. The main difference between the two models was the IIIC offered an improved bright line viewfinder that showed the field of view for the telephoto and wide angle lenses that were offered as accessory lenses. So, the IIIC did not need an external top mounted viewfinder to use the accessory lenses. This made the IIIC easier to use and eliminated carrying the external viewfinder. These Retina cameras were not "point and shoot" cameras by todays standards. They were folding, compact and easy to carry. This made them the camera of choice for vacations and traveling. Their supurb Schneider lenses would yield images with very high definition and color quality. But, the user still needed to know how to operate the built-in light meter to set the shutter speed and lens opening for the correct exposure. And, the camera's lens needed to be focused with the coupled built-in range finder. Close to a quarter of a million Retina IIIC cameras were sold over a ten year period to intelligent,sophisticated people that appreciated the end result of thier photographic skills. Today, the IIIC is still one of the most sought after cameras by collectors. Finding one in good operating condition is not easy. Taking pictures with one will end when film and processing are no longer available. But, the memory will live on.Read full review
This is not a Point and Shoot camera ! Who knows what less than photographically educated individual at ebay came up with this title. A more proper title would be Type 028 Retina IIIC 35mm folding rangefinder camera ! This camera is for the serious amateur that wants great film photos and wants to actually learn something about setting one's own exposures and actually focusing a camera with a rangefinder with zero automation. Zero automation means no battery to go dead. The camera has an excellent normal lens which will give you great photos.
i've always wanted one of these pocket cameras and now i have both the large and small 3c versions..excellent camera for slide photography with its 3 lenses 50/35/80 excellent sharpness superior detail in tne shadows i use kodak elite chrome 200 asa which is an excellent film for what i shoot which is scenics..overall a fine camera highly recommended for people who appreciate fine quality workmanship in a 35mm camera..denault8517 see you..