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Kodak Retina Reflex III (041)

The Kodak Retina Reflex III (Type 041) is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Kodak AG in Stuttgart, Germany, introduced in the early 1960s. It sat in the upper tier of Kodak's German-built Retina line and used the Retina Reflex interchangeable-front-element lens system, paired with a coupled selenium light meter visible on the top plate.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Retina Reflex III have ranged from around £50 to £130, with a median close to £80 — these are wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail. Condition drives the value spread: clean, working bodies with a responsive selenium meter and a clear finder sell for the upper end of that range, while tired or meter-dead examples regularly change hands for £50 or less. As of 2026, a tidy Retina Reflex III with one lens is typically worth in the £80–£130 bracket at auction.

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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: September 2025

Date Price Source
Sep 2025 £125 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £50 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £50 Special Auction Services
Aug 2023 £62 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £175 Flints Auctions
Sep 2020 £110 David Duggleby
Nov 2008 EUR 190 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Kodak Retina Reflex III worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £50 and £130, with clean working examples typically fetching £80–£130 and meter-dead or cosmetically poor bodies selling at the lower end.

How much does a Kodak Retina Reflex III sell for at auction?

At UK saleroom level the Retina Reflex III (041) has sold for £50 to £125 in the last few years, so a realistic current auction price for a tidy example is around £80.

Does the selenium meter affect the value?

Yes — a responsive, accurate meter is the single biggest factor in the price, and bodies with dead meters generally sell at the bottom of the £50–£130 range.

Is the Kodak Retina Reflex III a good user camera?

It can be, provided the shutter, meter and lens-change mechanism all work, but servicing options are limited so buyers should budget for a fully functional example rather than a cheap project.

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