Kodak Retina III Automatic

[ggray79]

I am looking at one on eBay. Does anyone know if it is a six element lens? Saw conflicting information in that regard online. Also, for whatever reason, will the lens performance equal the lens performance on the Retina IIIc which I have and enjoy. The Automatic III has a Schneider-Kreuznach, Retina-Xenon f2.8/45mm lens. The Retina IIIc is the same but f:2.0/50mm, so I am hoping, as to the lens, that it would achieve a similar performance. I understand that it is unlikely that the selenium meter will be acceptable, but I will be mostly manual. Any other thoughts about the Automatic III would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[removedacct1]

The Automatics are poorly made and often disabled with numerous performance issues, worst of all being a sticky shutter (which you won't be able to get anyone to service). This is NOT a great camera to seek out, especially if you already have a IIIc - the IIIc is going to outperform an Automatic in every way.

 

[ggray79]

I will blow off the Automatic III then. Thanks for the warning!