Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I’m going almost all-Leica these days, and realize that it’s time to clean out my camera closet. Thus, I’m selling the following equipment: Kodak Retina IIIS rangefinder camera with large complement of lenses. This includes virtually ALL of the lenses Schneider made for this system, including the 28/4, 35/2.8, 50/2.8, 85/4, 135/4 AND the 200/4.8. The only one missing would be the 50/1.9, which turns up often at camera shows and The Unmentionable Auction Web Service. Note that this unusual lens system was designed to operate on both the Retina IIIS rangefinder camera AND the Retina Reflex S, III, and IV cameras. Lenses are prime lenses, designed for this camera, and are NOT the inferior adaptor-type lenses used with the Retina IIIc/IIIC and original Retina Reflex. Lens condition is generally good, with some evidence of wipe marks. I have used all these lenses and was quite pleased with the results, particularly from the 85mm. The camera uses a built-in Compur shutter. No more curtain burn-through problems! Camera condition is good, with a few inconsequential nicks (and remains of a white sticker on the back, which has not been removed fully). It operates properly; shutter speeds seem to be on target. Meter is still alive. Only concern is the interlock on the aperture/shutter speed system, which needs adjustment. That is not an uncommon problem with these cameras. I would recommend a CLA if you intend to use this regularly. However, it is functional as it is. SOME plastic bubbles come with the lenses. The fairly scarce 200mm lens has its own leather case. I am not sure if the 200 couples to the rangefinder; there is no 200mm window. I will also include a deceased Retina Reflex S camera with the outfit, for either repair or paperweight service. I also have some miscellaneous filters and literature, and an aftermarket 2x tele-extender. Price for the entire outfit is $600, and includes standard delivery anywhere in the United States. I would much rather sell this equipment directly to someone in the Leica/Rangefinder hobby, rather than posting it to You Know Where. I WILL NOT SEPARATE THESE ITEMS. Contact me offline with any questions. I will not be at home on Friday, so replies will have to wait until Saturday. Jim Shulman Garcia@chesco.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html