Quinn 4

I have been reading posting about people asking about using small camera on trips or outdoor things. OK, I am writing about using two small 35mm film cameras. I use 200 speed film for both cameras. One is the Retina IIc with a 50mm Shneiper & Kteuzanch's lens. The other camera is Zeiss Ikon Contessa with a Tessar 45mm lens on it No light meter on both cameras( use 16 rulers of light- Oh my god, that like driving a car with standard transmission!). Both cameras are well made all steel parts, no plastic parts. Lens are glass not some kind of plastic. Both cameras when not using the lens folds back into the camera body, which keep the lens out of harm way. Yes, the Retina's cameras have other size lens that can be use, only the 50mm lens let you fold lens back into the camera body. Both cameras use a ranger finder system. Size? Fit into the one's hand. I have film tested both in rain and snow and temperatures from +100 to -10 with no problems. Find one of the two and fine out what it like to use a German's camera when German's cameras were the boss. Quinn 4

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

I have owned a Kodak Retina IIc and can attest as to the quality of its lens and workmanship of its manufacture.
Focus was sometimes a bit finicky, but the images were worth the effort. /Ralph

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Added bonus: I suppose you could include either one in your carry-on luggage even if U.S. government expands current limitations.

melismus Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country

You speak of interchangeable lenses, so I think you mean Retina IIIC.

Mundj Loc: Richmond TX

No, my IIc has interchangeable 35, 50 & 80mm lenses. I just checked.

Quinn 4

Retina IIc IIIc IIIC have interchangeable 35,50, 80mm lenses, I think there is more Retinas that have interchangeable lens, I can't remember which ones. Yes, for air travel the two cameras are great. No batteries- so no problem. Don't put film in the camera before you get on the plane. X-ray will destroy your film. If you are taking film with you or have film coming back with. Have it out so the government people can see it, so their don't put it through X-Ray. Quinn 4

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Joseph Schneider and the people of Bad Kreuznach, Germany must be turning over in their graves.

Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

Q,
My first camera was a Contessa. Man, I loved that thing, I must have been around 10 yrs old at the time. The one that I had did have a light meter though, with a flip-up lid for using in different lighting situations. it also had a DIN scale as opposed to ASA.

Goldyrock

My first camera was a Retina IIIc when I was 12. Great little camera until my ex stole it. I bought a used one on ebay to have as a collector's item.

Quinn 4

Aellman: What are you talk about?
Goldrock: Take the Retina's camera out and use it. If don't use, over time the camera parts will freeze up on you, you will end with a "wall hanger".
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aellman Loc: Boston MA

I was talking about the guy's post in which he said the shutter button was depressed, because the camera had been used in an abusive manner and the button was sad. It was not supposed to be taken seriously, as several people did. That's the answer to the oddly worded question, "What are you talk about?" and the phrase "If don't use..." Looking at what you wrote before clicking "Send" has great benefits.

Kissel vonKeister Loc: Georgia

They were conversion lenses that replaced the front element group.