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+ | The first nonfolding [[Kodak_AG#35mm|Retina]] from [[Kodak AG]], the Retina IIIS, factory type 027, was made from 1958 to 1961. It is an interchangeable-lens rangefinder, with behind-the-lens Synchro-Compur [[leaf shutter]]. It has a coupled selenium meter and automatic framelines and parallax control. | ||
+ | A wide range of high-quality Schneider and Rodenstock lenses, from 28mm to 200mm, is available for it; uniquely, those lenses may be shared with the contemporary Kodak SLRs [[Retina Reflex]] S, Reflex III, Reflex IV, and Instamatic Reflex. The camera and lenses employ a variation of the Deckel (DKL) mount also used by Voigtländer for its Vitessa-T and Bessamatic series. | ||
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+ | The Retina IIIS is commonly found fitted with the 50mm f/2.8 Retina-Xenar, the f/1.9 50mm Retina-Xenon, or one of their Rodenstock equivalents, the Retina-Ysarex or Retina-Heligon, as a standard lens. The lenses made specifically for use with the Retina IIIS have a built-in rangefinder cam. The 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm lenses also cause the combined rangefinder/viewfinder to automatically select the correct frame lines for each, with parallax correction. Kodak sold an accessory finder to suit the 28mm lens. | ||
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+ | Known Lenses <ref>[https://www.cameraquest.com/ret3s.htm Retina IIIs] at Stephen's Gandy Cameraquest site</ref> | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | '''LENS''' | ||
+ | | | '''Focal Length ''' | ||
+ | | | '''Formula''' | ||
+ | | | '''Filter Size''' | ||
+ | | | '''Close Focus''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Schneider Retina-Curtagon | ||
+ | | | '''28/4''' | ||
+ | | | 7/6 | ||
+ | | | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | ||
+ | | | 3 feet or .9 m | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Rodenstock Retina-Eurygon | ||
+ | | | '''30/2.8''' | ||
+ | | | 7/6 | ||
+ | | | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | ||
+ | | | 3 feet or .9 m | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Rodenstock Retina-Eurygon | ||
+ | | | '''35/4''' | ||
+ | | | 6/6 | ||
+ | | | A32 | ||
+ | | | 3 feet or .9 m | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Schneider Retina-Curtagon | ||
+ | | | '''35/2.8''' | ||
+ | | | 6/6 | ||
+ | | | A32 | ||
+ | | | 3 feet or .9 m | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | colspan="5" | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Rodenstock Retina-Ysarex | ||
+ | | | '''50/2.8''' | ||
+ | | | 4/3 | ||
+ | | | A32 | ||
+ | | | Each Retina 50 available in 2 feet or 3 feet close focus versions (.6 m or .9 m) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Schneider Retina-Xenar | ||
+ | | | '''50/2.8''' | ||
+ | | | 4/3 | ||
+ | | | A32 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Rodenstock Retina-Heligon | ||
+ | | | '''50/1.9''' | ||
+ | | | 6/4 | ||
+ | | | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Schneider Retina-Xenon | ||
+ | | | '''50/1.9''' | ||
+ | | | 6/4 | ||
+ | | | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | colspan="5" | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Rodenstock Retina-Rotelar | ||
+ | | | '''85/4''' | ||
+ | | | 5/4 | ||
+ | | | A32 | ||
+ | | | 5.9 feet or 1.8 m | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Schneider Retina Tele-Arton | ||
+ | | | '''85/4''' | ||
+ | | | 5/4 | ||
+ | | | A32 | ||
+ | | | 5.9 feet or 1.8 m | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Rodenstock Retina-Rotelar | ||
+ | | | '''135/4''' | ||
+ | | | 5/4 | ||
+ | | | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | ||
+ | | | 13 feet or 4 m | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Schneider Retina-Tele-Xenar | ||
+ | | | '''135/4''' | ||
+ | | | 5/4 | ||
+ | | | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | ||
+ | | | 13 feet or 4 m | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | Schneider Retina-Tele-Xenar | ||
+ | | | '''200/4.8''' | ||
+ | | | 7/4 | ||
+ | | | A74 push on, 72mm screw | ||
+ | | | 27.8 feet or 8.5 m, has no RF cam, but very usable at infinity, has rotating tripod mount | ||
+ | |} | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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In English: | In English: | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_retina_iiis/kodak_retina_iiis.htm Retina IIIS instruction manual] and [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/lenses/kodak_retina_iiis_reflex_s_lenses/kodak_retina_iiis_reflex_s_lenses.htm Lenses manual] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] |
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://retinarescue.com/retina3stype027.html Retina IIIS] at [http://retinarescue.com/ Chris's Camera Pages] |
+ | In French: | ||
+ | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12101 Retina IIIs] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand | ||
[[Category: 35mm rangefinder system]] | [[Category: 35mm rangefinder system]] | ||
[[Category: German 35mm rangefinder]] | [[Category: German 35mm rangefinder]] | ||
− | [[Category: Kodak AG]] | + | [[Category: Kodak AG|Retina IIIS]] |
[[Category: K]] | [[Category: K]] | ||
− | [[Category: R|Retina IIIS]] | + | [[Category: R|Retina IIIS Kodak AG]] |
+ | [[Category: Retina]] | ||
+ | [[Category:1958]] |
Latest revision as of 19:26, 3 October 2022
Retina IIIS interchangeable-lens rangefinder image by paulfromukcamera (Image rights) |
The first nonfolding Retina from Kodak AG, the Retina IIIS, factory type 027, was made from 1958 to 1961. It is an interchangeable-lens rangefinder, with behind-the-lens Synchro-Compur leaf shutter. It has a coupled selenium meter and automatic framelines and parallax control. A wide range of high-quality Schneider and Rodenstock lenses, from 28mm to 200mm, is available for it; uniquely, those lenses may be shared with the contemporary Kodak SLRs Retina Reflex S, Reflex III, Reflex IV, and Instamatic Reflex. The camera and lenses employ a variation of the Deckel (DKL) mount also used by Voigtländer for its Vitessa-T and Bessamatic series.
The Retina IIIS is commonly found fitted with the 50mm f/2.8 Retina-Xenar, the f/1.9 50mm Retina-Xenon, or one of their Rodenstock equivalents, the Retina-Ysarex or Retina-Heligon, as a standard lens. The lenses made specifically for use with the Retina IIIS have a built-in rangefinder cam. The 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm lenses also cause the combined rangefinder/viewfinder to automatically select the correct frame lines for each, with parallax correction. Kodak sold an accessory finder to suit the 28mm lens.
Known Lenses [1]
LENS | Focal Length | Formula | Filter Size | Close Focus |
Schneider Retina-Curtagon | 28/4 | 7/6 | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | 3 feet or .9 m |
Rodenstock Retina-Eurygon | 30/2.8 | 7/6 | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | 3 feet or .9 m |
Rodenstock Retina-Eurygon | 35/4 | 6/6 | A32 | 3 feet or .9 m |
Schneider Retina-Curtagon | 35/2.8 | 6/6 | A32 | 3 feet or .9 m |
Rodenstock Retina-Ysarex | 50/2.8 | 4/3 | A32 | Each Retina 50 available in 2 feet or 3 feet close focus versions (.6 m or .9 m) |
Schneider Retina-Xenar | 50/2.8 | 4/3 | A32 | |
Rodenstock Retina-Heligon | 50/1.9 | 6/4 | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | |
Schneider Retina-Xenon | 50/1.9 | 6/4 | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | |
Rodenstock Retina-Rotelar | 85/4 | 5/4 | A32 | 5.9 feet or 1.8 m |
Schneider Retina Tele-Arton | 85/4 | 5/4 | A32 | 5.9 feet or 1.8 m |
Rodenstock Retina-Rotelar | 135/4 | 5/4 | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | 13 feet or 4 m |
Schneider Retina-Tele-Xenar | 135/4 | 5/4 | A60 push on, 58 mm screw | 13 feet or 4 m |
Schneider Retina-Tele-Xenar | 200/4.8 | 7/4 | A74 push on, 72mm screw | 27.8 feet or 8.5 m, has no RF cam, but very usable at infinity, has rotating tripod mount |
Links
In English:
In French:
- Retina IIIs on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand