

Markets have been lower the past ten years for all antiques and cameras are no different unfortunately. I wanted to do quite a bit of checking and this 1963 German made Kodak Retina Reflex III 35mm single lens reflex camera type 041 does have collector interest. There might be several issues here.Thank you for your patience. KODAK RETINA REFLEX III CAMERA OWNERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL -KODAK.I got myself a nice retina reflex s, but it's not working. Kodak Retina Reflex III 35mm SLR Film Camera Body METER WORKS PARTS REPAIR V00 34.99.
The body release lets the gear spin, upon which the shutter fires. Actually, as I recall, this shutter has no release device in it: instead it is held in the cocked position by a system in the body which blocks the winding gear from turning. 1- when I try to advance the film what's supposed to happen? 2- how do I cock and release the shutter manually?3- how do I test the shutter leaves/blades?I ordered the repair manual online, and I will have it soon, but I'll appreciate few tips about kodak retina reflexes - shutters - etc.I've read Chris (NZ kodak retina reflex guy), but I still want to play with this camera.The shutter (or actually the geartrain between the wind lever and the shutter) is probably stuck due to dirt and lack of lubrication.When you release the shutter, the shutter closes (it was open for viewing originally), then the mirror (and the rear light baffle) goes up, then the shutter releases. Kodak Retina II c camera focus adjuster and EV scale One.- the mirror is up, the flap that's covering the film is also up - I cannot advance the film advance leverI removed the top cover and the pentaprism. 1950s KODAK RETINA REFLEX 35mm CAMERA OWNERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL -KODAK.
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