For Sale Retina IIIc (small c) with sticky shutter

[mgb74]

Retina IIIc in overall Good to VG condition except for sticky shutter. Shutter works, but blades show evidence of oil. Closes, but slowly (therefore I haven’t tested with film). Shutter cocks fine, focus is smooth, rangefinder is aligned and appears accurate, frame counter works, lightmeter responds to light but not checked for accuracy. A bit of haze in the viewfinder but still very usable. I don’t see any fungus or haze in the lens. Leather in excellent condition. $60 plus shipping. Ships from US zip 01886.

 

[mgb74]

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[mgb74]

$50 plus shipping from 56465

 

[blee1996]

It is the easiest camera to clean up oil on the blades (without any tools). I recently bought a similar IIIc from local photo meet. The front lens cell screws right off, because it was designed for interchangeable front lens. And then use lighter fluid and cotton swabs, very gently and carefully remove oil. Probably 20-30 minutes of patient work, and you will have a sweet little camera.

 

[mgb74]

It is the easiest camera to clean up oil on the blades (without any tools). I recently bought a similar IIIc from local photo meet. The front lens cell screws right off, because it was designed for interchangeable front lens. And then use lighter fluid and cotton swabs, very gently and carefully remove oil. Probably 20-30 minutes of patient work, and you will have a sweet little camera.

I'm sure that's the case. But it's not a long term solution.

 

[retina_restoration]

I see that the hinge plane of the front door has significant damage (see wavy profile, visible immediately below the light meter), likely due to a drop incident. The crescent shaped support arms are likely bent also and will require repair (assuming it has been dropped on it's door in the "door open" state).

 

[blee1996]

I'm sure that's the case. But it's not a long term solution.

Fully agree. For long term use, @retina_restoration has done great CLA work for my Retina.