Kodak Retina IIc overengenired enigma 35mm folded pocket camera

This camera is total enigma. Looks great, but absolutely unclear how it is work. It have overengineered design, when foldout and being cocked, the release button remains motionless, as if it blocks the release from being accidentally pressed. Maybe it was because the camera was without film?

I have two copies of this miracle Retina IIc, and both have the same problem. By the way, to fold the camera is also not an easy task - it folds only when the lens is set to infinity. Great item to collect, part of photography history.

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