Kodak Retina Automatic III (type 039) This model was manufactured from 1961 to 1963. Later examples like the one above have a larger meter cell window than the early examples as seen below.
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. If you find this manual useful, how about a donation of $3to: M. Butkus, 29 Lake Ave., High Bridge, NJ 08829-1701 It'll make you feel better, won't it? If you use Pay Pal, use the link below. Use the above address for a check, M.O. or cash. This camera will be your companion for many happy hours; in your job, when traveling, at home, in every weather and everyseason. You can thoroughly rely an it. The RETINA IIIc was tested according to the strictest standards before it reached you. It combines utmost precision withunsurpassed performance and thus satisfies every possible requirement for first-class results. The nameKodak is your guarantee for that. Make the best use of the many advantages of your camera. And here is at once the most important piece of advice: Read the firstpart of these instructions (pages 5-12) especially carefully - whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer - andpractice the operations described without a film in the camera. The controls of your RETINA work equally well with or withoutfilm. Then, once you hove mastered the elementary manipulation, load the camera with a film and take your first pictures. Thelater sections in this booklet will give you a number of further tips for successful pictures. So don't skip that part of the instructionsbut follow the advice given there. You will soon realize how easy picture taking is with the RETINAIIIc. KODAK AG · STUTTGART-WANGEN GERMANY First get to know the main points of operation Contents Parts of the camera Kodak Retina Automatic Iii User Manual 2017
Handling really simple
Setting the distance
In thecenter of the field of view you will also notice a bright diamond-shaped rangefinder field. Until the camera is focused for thecorrect distance, this field shows part of the subject with double outlines. To set the distance turn the focusing knob (30) until theoutlines of the double image move together and coincide, so that only one image is visible. The lens is now accurately set to the subjectdistance. An important feature of your RETINA:
All distances are measured from the subject to the plane of the film in the camera. This corresponds approximately to the rearupper edge of the chromium-plated top of the body. Precise focusing in this way with various subjects at different distances.Close the camera now and again and then pretend that you have just noticed a goad subject and want to focus the camera an it.Try the same with the camera held upright.
Setting exposures by light values
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One operation sets any aperture-speed combination The Shutter Speed Scale (14): The numbers signify fractions of a second, thus 2 stands far 1/2 second, 15 for 1/15 second, 125for 1/125 second, and so on. The Aperture Scale (13): The stop numbers indicate relative apertures. The largest stop is f/2, the smallest f/22. The Light Value Scale (27): The red figures from 2 to 18 are the light value settings. The light value setting required for any shot may be determined from the built-in light meter (see page 8). To set the light value obtained an the shutter, pull the light value lever (26) slightly outwards and move it to the appropriate lightvalue number. If this light value is outside the range of movement of the light value lever, adjust the ring carrying the light valuescale (27) and shutter speed scale (14) accordingly, You can also set in-between light values, e. g. 11.5. Far instance, once you have set the light value to 12, the index mark (12) will indicate one of the following aperture speedcombinations: Shutter speed
![]() If you don't wont to use the combination opposite the index mark (12), select the required combination by turning the speed ring.You will notice that this clicks into place at each setting, to ensure accurate shutter speeds. When one selects a faster shutterspeed, the aperture-speed coupling automatically opens the lens aperture. Adjusting the aperture to a smaller stop alters theshutter setting to a slower speed, thus keeping the exposure constant all the time, If you want to set the exposure without reference to the light value, make sure that you adjust first the shutter speed and then theaperture. If you do it the other way round, the aperture-speed coupling would alter the aperture when setting the shutter speed.
Quick winding and releasing
This,at the same time tensions the shutter, and - provided you have a film in the camera - windson the film by one frame and advances the film counter (see page 15). Now you can release. You will notice how smooth therelease button operates; this is important to avoid camera shake. Preparing for the first exposure
Make a habit of operating the rapid-winding lever immediately after every exposure so as to have your camera always ready faraction. Keeping the shutter tensioned - even for some time does not harm it in any way.
This lacking system has obvious advantages. You can only open the camera deliberately, and not by any accidental movement orknock. Now insert the film in the camera
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To get the RETINA ready for the first exposure you still have 0 set the film counter. Remember to set the film counter
Push the button (38) in the direction of the arrow and at the same time depress the film release button (8) Repeat thisuntil the diamond-shaped mark near No. 36 an the film counter (38a) is opposite the notch in the upper edge of the filmcounter window.
This prevents the film end from being pulled out of the cassette, which would make rewinding impossible. The film releasebutton (8) incorporates a safety, catch to prevent accidental operation. Setting the correct film speed
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When the film is finished: Unloading
You have now rewound the film into its cassette. Open the camera back, fully pull out the rewind knob, and remove the cassette. Points for good pictures: Distance, Depth
Do not load or unload the film in direct sunlight or strong artificial light, or you may fag the first few exposures. After removing theexposed film, rewrap it in its original packing for full protection against the light, until you are ready to process it.
Zone focusing for action
Zone focusing
The built-in self-timer If you want to include yourself in a shot, set the synchronization lever (22) to V. But first operate the rapid-winding lever. Start theself timer mechanism by pressing the release button. The shutter will go off after about 10 seconds; you therefore have sufficienttime to take your place in the picture. Once the self-timer is tensioned, the lever (22) cannot be moved away from V. If you use the self-timer for flash shots, the camera works with the X-synchronization. As the self-timer runs dawn, thesynchronizing lever automatically moves to X. Be sure to use the appropriate shutter-speed setting farX-synchronization, (seetable).
a) A telephoto lens, the 3 1/8 inch (80 mm) RETINA Longor-Xenon C f/4 or RETINA Heligon C f/4; or b) A wide-angle lens, the 13/a inch (35 mm) RETINA Curtar-Xenon C f/5.6 or RETINA Heligon C f 5.6. Preferably avoid changing lenses in brilliant sunshine.
The telephoto lens focuses from infinity down to 6 1/2 feet. With the T l supplementary lens fitted over the front, the focusing rangeextends from 3 1/2 to 6 1/2 feet. In this case transfer the distance reading of the rangefinder to the scale (24) marked with yellowfigures on black. Wide-angle shots
When reading off distances, you will find the scale marked with subdivisions which are repeated on the focusing score for thetelephoto lens. This facilitates more accurate transfer of the readings to the telephoto focusing scales (25 and 24).
When the focus zone of the wide-angle lens is used and the aperture set at f/11, the depth of field will be from 5 feet to about inf.With the telephoto lens, if the close-up (15 feet) focus zone is used and the lens set at f/11, the depth of field is from about 12feet to about 21 feet. With the same lens aperture and the zone focus set far distance at about 50 feet, the depth of field is fromabout 25 feet to inf. Finally, a few valuable hints
Like the telephoto lens, the wide-angle lens carries a depth of field indicator (29a). Its rotating ring is engraved with a distancescale in the same colors as the focusing scale corresponding to the lens in use. The depth of field scales on the interchangeablelenses indicate only the depth of field. They are not to be used for setting exposures. The interchangeable lenses use the same aperture and shutter speed as the standard lens. However You cannot set a largeraperture than the largest stop of the appropriate lens (f/4 with the telephoto lens and f/5.6 with the wide-angle lens). Otherwise thepicture will be underexposed.
We have thought of everything to make your camera a joyto use If you have carefully read the previous sections, you will surely agree that the RETINA III c is much easier to handle than you firstthought. However, if you should still hove any daubs an some point, please turn to your photo dealer or get in touch with us. But, before you put down this instruction booklet, we would like to give you a few more hints. The film release If the rapid-winding lever should ever lock, pressing the film release button (8) will free it without wasting a frame or causing adouble exposure. There may be various reasons for this. For instance the winding lever will lack if you try out the camera with theshutter set to 1 second and work the lever before the shutter has closed. Never use farce, but simply press the film release (8).Alternatively, check whether the film counter has reached No. 1. In that case the film is finished and must be unloaded. Kodak Retina Iiis CameraKodak Retina Automatic Iii User Manual SoftwareEasy film changing If you want to unload a partly-exposed film (e. g. to change from black-and-white to KODACHROME), rewind the film into itscassette as described an page 17. However, take care not to draw the trimmed film leader completely into the cassette; stoprewinding immediately when the reversing button (37) ceases to rotate. Also remember to note on the beginning of the film leaderthe number of the lost exposure read off the film counter. When reloading the partly-exposed film, proceed as described on page 14. As before, set the film counter to the $ mark beforeNo. 20 or 36, according to the length of the film. Close the camera back and advance the film by alternately working the rapidwinder (36) and pressing the film release button (8). On no account press the shutter release (7)! Carry an until the film counterindicates the-same number at which you originally unloaded the film. To be an the safe side, advance the film by an extra frame. The line frame finder
Parallax LIGHT VALUE CORRECTION with the use of filters
To compensate far parallax with close shots between 2~ and 6 feet you have to imagine two lines (dotted in the illustration)between the pairs of opposite marks (34b) in the line frame. With shots at such. close range the subject must not go beyondthese imagined lines. If you wear spectacles The finder of the RETINA has been designed to give a complete view of the picture area, even if you are wearing spectacles. Should your vision be faulty, however, and you do not wear spectacles (and thus cannot see the finder image sufficiently clearly)we can supply a correction lens to special order. Just let us know your spectacle prescription. Thiscorrection lens is screwedinto the mount of the eyepiece. How ever, no correction lenses are available far astigmatism. Now you really know your RETINA Aperture-shutter speed combinations If you want to the aperture-shutter speed combination by turning the speed-setting ring towards the short exposure times, theaperture lever may not go beyond a certain point. In that case the intended picture is not possible. However, if the aperture levercomes up against the limit of its movement when you try to set a small aperture, you can still take the picture. Simply mount thecamera an a tripod and take a time exposure with the shutter set to B. The green figures on the meter setting ring show theexposure required at the aperture setting wanted. Exposure settings without light values You can of course also set the exposure in the usual way without utilizing the light value scale. The only point to note is that theshutter speed must be set first and the aperture afterwards. If you proceed in the reverse order, setting the shutter speed will alsochange the aperture due to the aperture-speed coupling. The right finder for the right lens When taking pictures with the telephoto or wide-angle lenses, use the RETINA multiple finder specially designed far theinterchangeable lenses of the RETINA. This shows the correct field of view with each lens. If you use only the standard andtelephoto lenses, the frame finder model c is sufficient. Both finders provide for parallax correction. When you buy extra lenses When you acquire a wide-angle or telephoto lens, be sure that it is the same make (Xenon or Heligon) as the standard lens. Yourcamera is designed in such a way that you can use only interchangeable Xenon lenses with the standard RETINA Xenon lensand interchangeable Heligon lenses with the standard RETINA Heligan lens. Also make sure that the standard lens supplied with the camera is not interchanged against the standard lens of anotherRETINA. The serial number of the standard lens must therefore always correspond to the serial number engraved an the bayonetring. More scope with accessories The world-wide popularity of the RETI NA is based as much on its famous precision and unsurpassed performance as an itsversatility. The term RETINA Photography is not empty description; it covers the many applications of the wide range ofaccessories. The Kodoblitz. Be ready for action with your RETINA at any time and under any light conditions: get the handy KODABLITZ flashgun with the grained soft-light reflector. Its 22.5 volt anode battery will also operate two to three extension units without additionalpower source. The lens Hood and Filters. The new rectangular lens hood, suitable with a hood extension also for the wide-angle lens, and thevarious color filters are indispensable aids to good pictures The RETINA Frame Finder Model c. With it you can follow moving subjects and view them in natural size before they actuallyenter the field of view. This frame finder is designed for the standard and telephoto lenses, and its parallax correction also makesit suitable far close-ups with the supplementary N-lenses. The Optical Multiple Finder. This indicates the exact field of view with the telephoto and wide-angle lenses. The Close-Up Rangefinder. The RETINA close-up rangefinder with its two supplementary lenses opens up a whole new field ofsmall subjects. The close-up rangefinder and two N-lenses permit shots between 38 1/4 and 11 5/8 inches from the camera. The Table Stand. The highly versatile table stand has been developed for close-ups of subjects which. require or permit longexposure times, and far all shots where quick setting-up and absolute steadiness of the camera are important. The Close-Up Attachment. The three it-lenses with the close-up attachment permit shots of live subjects or of rapid movement atfour fixed near distances, ranging from 11 to 6 inches. The Stereo Attachment. If you are interested in three dimensional photography, the stereo attachment will give you truestereoscopic pictures which look amazingly life-like in the stereo viewer. The Ground Glass Focusing Adapter. This is a valuable aid far the accurate determination of depth of field anddistances forshots requiring special arrangement, and for check ing of special effects before exposure. The Micro Adopter. Doctors, biologists and all scientists and science students will find the micro adapter the ideal equipment formaking black-and-white or color records of their microscope investigations. The Cowing Stand. If you want to copy documents, important letters, valuable prints and the like, use the copying stand, which alsoincorporates its awn complete lighting unit.
Infra-red shots On the right side of the distance index mark (9) there is a small red dot. You use this red dot in place of the black index markwhen exposing infra-red film. In other wards, turn the focusing knob to bring the red dot opposite the figure for your subjectdistance. For infra-red shots you must use a suitable infra-red filter in front of the lens. Double Exposures The double exposure lock of the RETINA prevents accidental double exposures. To make a deliberate double exposure forspecial purposes, press the reversing button (37) after the first exposure and keep it depressed while tensioning the shutter withthe rapid-winding lever (36). The film remains in the same position for a second exposure. Note that operating the rapid winder after the second exposure also advances the film counter, although you have actually saveda frame by the double exposure. A last tip Protect your lens against damage and especially avoid touching the glass surface and the shutter blades when they are exposedwhile you change the lens. The best means of cleaning the glass surfaces and finder windows, is a soft rag as used for cleaningspectacle lenses. Comments are closed.
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