Kodak Retina IIIc (028/N)
The Kodak Retina IIIc (028/N) is a folding 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Kodak AG in Stuttgart during the 1950s. It sat near the top of the Retina line, pairing a coupled rangefinder with an interchangeable front lens system and a built-in selenium exposure meter.
Auction data for this specific Retina IIIc reference is extremely thin in our records, with only a single UK saleroom hammer result of £1,200 logged (June 2015). That figure is an outlier relative to typical Retina IIIc values seen elsewhere, and as of today a realistic worth or price for a clean example at UK auction cannot be reliably established from the data on file — sellers asking what one sells for should treat the single data point as indicative only, not as a market median.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2016
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33455) Title: Kodak Retina IIIC Type 028/N
Description:
Hand-assembled Retina in mint condition and good working order, made to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Kodak A.G. in Germany, Retina-Xenon C 2/50mm no.5295949, the serial number embossed into the leatherette of the camera back, with case. Only 143 cameras were produced! Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_31982) Title: Kodak Retina IIIC Type 028/N
Description:
very rare Retina, hand-assembled by Kodak in 1977 from left-over spare parts, in near mint condition and good working order, made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kodak A.G. in Germany, Retina-Xenon C 2/50mm no.5363571, only 143 cameras are known to exist, including the letter of authenticity from The Historical Society for Retina Cameras Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 2,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27182) Title: Kodak Retina IIIC Type 028/N
Description:
very rare, hand-assembled Retina in mint condition and good working order, made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kodak A.G. in Germany, Retina-Xenon C 2/50mm no.4939869, only 143 cameras are known to exist, including the letter of authenicity of The Historical Society for Retina Cameras Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Retina IIIc (028/N) worth at UK auction?
Our records contain only one UK hammer result (£1,200 in 2015), which is insufficient to quote a reliable current value or price range.
How much does a Kodak Retina IIIc (028/N) sell for today?
With just a single sale on file we cannot give a dependable today figure; condition, completeness of the interchangeable front lens components, and a working meter are the main value drivers buyers should weigh.
Is the Kodak Retina IIIc a folding 35mm camera?
Yes, it is a folding 35mm rangefinder produced by Kodak AG in Germany during the 1950s.