Bidspirit auction | Kodak Retina Reflex III 35mm


Kodak Retina Reflex III 35mm SLR Camera Outfit with 135mm Tele-Xenar Lens and Original Packaging A Kodak Retina Reflex III 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera outfit, manufactured by Kodak AG in Stuttgart-Wangen, Germany, circa 1961-1964. The camera body features a chrome-finished metal chassis with black pebbled leatherette wrapping, an integrated Gossen light meter, and a Synchro-Compur shutter. The accessory shoe is stamped with serial number 126192. The camera is fitted with a Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f/2.8 lens. Included in the lot is a Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Tele-Xenar 135mm f/4 lens, serial number 8035797, housed in its original clear plastic protective case. The outfit includes three original yellow and black retail boxes for the camera, telephoto lens, and carrying case, along with the original internal polystyrene top for the camera box. Documentation comprises two original Retina Reflex III instruction manuals and a carrying case instruction leaflet. The lot is completed by a brown leather ever-ready carrying case with a velvet-lined interior, internally stamped 67/145 Case for Retina Reflex III and KODAK Made in Germany.