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Kodak Retina Automatic III – Precisionsvästtysk ingenjörskonst med kopplad avståndsmätare

The 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 Benefits

Coupled 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 $45\text{mm}$ 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.

Features
Camera Type: 35mm Coupled Rangefinder Camera
Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar $45\text{mm}$ f/2.8
Shutter: Compur-Special leaf shutter
Shutter Speeds: 1/30s to 1/500s plus Bulb (B)
Exposure Mode: Shutter-priority automatic or fully manual
Light Meter: Built-in Selenium cell (coupled to the shutter/aperture system)
Viewfinder: Large, bright-line finder with "Red/Green" exposure signal and rangefinder patch
Film Advance: Signature underside-mounted rapid winding lever
Body: All-metal chassis with satin chrome finish and premium black leatherette

Condition
Cosmetic (Rated 4/5): The camera is in excellent vintage condition. The satin chrome plates are bright and clean. The black leatherette is fully intact, secure, and shows minimal signs of use.
Optical: The Retina-Xenar lens is clear and free from visible fungus or significant scratches. The viewfinder is bright, and the rangefinder focusing patch shows good contrast.
Mechanical: The shutter fires across all speed settings. The underside film advance lever operates with the smooth, high-precision feel typical of the Retina line. The selenium meter reacts to light, though its absolute accuracy has not been film-tested.

Note: This item is sold as a professional collectible. While mechanically operational, it has not been tested with film for light-tightness or shutter speed accuracy.

What's Included
Kodak Retina Automatic III Camera Body
Original Brown Leather Ever-Ready Case (marked "Kodak," showing classic vintage character)

Why This Product?
The Retina Automatic III is a "jewel" of the Kodak Stuttgart era. It combines the legendary optical performance of Schneider glass with the mechanical reliability of a Compur shutter, all housed in a body that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. For the collector, it is a must-have example of 1960s precision; for the photographer, it is a stealthy, silent, and incredibly sharp tool for street and travel photography. Complete with its original protective case, this Retina is a beautifully preserved piece of photographic history.

Keywords: Kodak Retina, Automatic III, Schneider-Kreuznach, Retina-Xenar, West Germany, Rangefinder, 35mm Film, Analog Photography, Compur Shutter, 1960s Design.