Kodak Retina Super Automatic Analoge camera

Kodak Retina Automatic III - Precision West German Engineering with Coupled RangefinderThe Kodak Retina Automatic III (Type 039), produced between 1960 and 1963 by Kodak AG in Stuttgart, Germany, represents the sophisticated peak of the fixed-lens Retina series. While the "Automatic" name highlights its advanced shutter-priority selenium exposure system, the "III" designation signifies the inclusion of a high-quality coupled rangefinder, providing critical focusing accuracy that set it apart from its simpler siblings. Built with the "over-engineered" density and satin-chrome elegance characteristic of West German manufacturing, the Retina Automatic III is a tactile masterpiece, offering a refined, battery-free mechanical experience for the discerning analog enthusiast.Key BenefitsCoupled Rangefinder Accuracy: Features a bright, integrated rangefinder for precise manual focusing, essential for capturing sharp images at wider apertures.Premium Schneider-Kreuznach Optics: Equipped with the legendary $45text{mm}$ f/2.8 Retina-Xenar lens, world-renowned for its exceptional sharpness, contrast, and color fidelity.Intelligent Exposure System: Offers both fully automatic shutter-priority mode and full manual override, allowing for effortless snapshots or total creative control.FeaturesCamera Type: 35mm Coupled Rangefinder CameraLens: Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar $45text{mm}$ f/2.8Shutter: Compur-Special leaf shutterShutter Speeds: 1/30s to 1/500s plus Bulb (B)Exposure Mode: Shutter-priority automatic or fully manualLight Meter: Built-in Selenium cell (coupled to the shutter/aperture system)Viewfinder: Large, bright-line finder... lees verder bij Catawiki