Kodak 3 Kodak Series III "seltenes Model" 120 / medium format camera (No reserve price)

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No. 3 Kodak Series III camera, a rare model with a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens and Compur shutter, dating from 1926–33 and using 118 roll film for 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch negatives, with the body described as leather-covered metal and functionally tested and working.

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No. 3 Kodak Series 3 Camera - Rare model with C. Zeiss lens and Compur shutter
Manufacturer: Eastmann Kodak Company - Rochester, NY, 1927

Vintage camera from the years 1926–33.
Used 118 roll film for negatives in 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch format.
Objective: Carl Zeiss Tessar 1:4.5 f = 12 cm
Shutter: Comupur Shutter speeds: 1 - 1/250 seconds as well as T & B manual
Aperture: f/4.5 – f/32.
Perspective correction (the silver knurled knob opposite the viewfinder)
Brilliant searcher swiveling
Distance setting: 6 - 100 feet
Autographic device for labeling the film (silver pen on the right).
Material: metal with leather.
Total size: 20 x 10 x 4 cm
Weight: 850 grams

WARNING: The last image only shows the size difference compared to a Beltica.
135 compact camera
This is offered in a different auction.

Lenses are very clear - the shutter and aperture adjustment work very well.
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No. 3 Kodak Series 3 Camera - Rare Model with C. Zeiss Lens and Compur Shutter

Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester, NNY, 1927
Vintage camera from 1926–33.
Used 118 roll film for 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch negatives.
Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar 1:4.5 f = 12 cm
Shutter: Comupur
Shutter speeds: 1–1/250 second, plus manual T & B.
Aperture: f/4.5–f/32
Perspective correction (the silver knurled knob opposite the viewfinder)
Swivel brilliant viewfinder
Distance setting: 6–100 feet
Autographic device for marking the film (silver pin on the right)
Leather-covered metal
Size (total): 20 x 10 x 4 cm
Weight: 850 grams

ATTENTION: The last image only shows the size difference with a beltica.
135 small screen camera.

This is offered in a separate auction.
Lenses very clear – shutter and aperture settings function very well.

No. 3 Kodak Series 3 Camera - Rare model with C. Zeiss lens and Compur shutter
Manufacturer: Eastmann Kodak Company - Rochester, NY, 1927

Vintage camera from the years 1926–33.
Used 118 roll film for negatives in 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch format.
Objective: Carl Zeiss Tessar 1:4.5 f = 12 cm
Shutter: Comupur Shutter speeds: 1 - 1/250 seconds as well as T & B manual
Aperture: f/4.5 – f/32.
Perspective correction (the silver knurled knob opposite the viewfinder)
Brilliant searcher swiveling
Distance setting: 6 - 100 feet
Autographic device for labeling the film (silver pen on the right).
Material: metal with leather.
Total size: 20 x 10 x 4 cm
Weight: 850 grams

WARNING: The last image only shows the size difference compared to a Beltica.
135 compact camera
This is offered in a different auction.

Lenses are very clear - the shutter and aperture adjustment work very well.
Translate to English. Return only the translation:

No. 3 Kodak Series 3 Camera - Rare Model with C. Zeiss Lens and Compur Shutter

Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester, NNY, 1927
Vintage camera from 1926–33.
Used 118 roll film for 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch negatives.
Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar 1:4.5 f = 12 cm
Shutter: Comupur
Shutter speeds: 1–1/250 second, plus manual T & B.
Aperture: f/4.5–f/32
Perspective correction (the silver knurled knob opposite the viewfinder)
Swivel brilliant viewfinder
Distance setting: 6–100 feet
Autographic device for marking the film (silver pin on the right)
Leather-covered metal
Size (total): 20 x 10 x 4 cm
Weight: 850 grams

ATTENTION: The last image only shows the size difference with a beltica.
135 small screen camera.

This is offered in a separate auction.
Lenses very clear – shutter and aperture settings function very well.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Kodak
Model/ type nr
3 Kodak Series III "seltenes Model"
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Lensboard
Film type
118
Estimated Period
1920-1930
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Objects sold
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