The modern folding retina cameras, models ia, iia, ib, iic, iiic etc. The kodak type 025 retina reflex is an slr camera with so called convertible lenses german. However, i think kodak lost some of the market, because the loyal user base had grown accustomed to the folding retinas for the past quarter century. They were a budget version of the retina series, without rangefinders. Retina camera users guide if you have never used a retina camera before there are a few things that you need to be aware of or it may be a frustrating business for you. And this was in large part due to their excellent schneiderkreuznach lenses. If you are new to retinas, you might be surprised that such a fine classic camera was made in america in the 1950s. Kodak ag, stuttgart, germany film type 5 35mm picture size 24 x 36mm weight 17. The kodak retina iiic is totally different from other rangefinder that i use before, it has some unique feature like the folding lens unit, this was what that has drawn my attention to this camera in the 1st place, the bottom. Kodak retina ntype closeup lens instructions zip file kodak retina rtype closeup lens instructions zip file kodak ground glass adapter instructions. The filter size is marked as 32mm the pushon size but the thread is 29. Apr 09, 2004 however, the copy of the retina 11a owners manual i have supports what some of the other guys have posted namely that the cameras serial number should be engraved on the accessory shoe on the top cover, with an ek prefix indicating a camera imported into the us by kodak rochester ny. Kodak retina cameras were manufactured in stuttgartwangen by the kodak ag dr. The retina ia type 015 was a folding camera for 35mm film made by the german kodak ag.
It featured the same interchangeable lens system, but had faster f2 standard lenses compared to the f2. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full. Service and repair of a rusty valjoux 7750 based breitling watch duration. Ive been to too many antiques shows and seen just way too many brownies, instamatics, and broken folders stacked up to the ceiling and worth their weight in scrap metal. Kodak retina ib instruction manual kodak retina ib 019ii kodak retina iiic small c. In the old days, film came with instructions which included exposure settings for all light. This was the second retina reflex and the first with the same lens mount as the retina iiis, so the lenses were fully intercheangable, not just the front part like on the retina c lenses.
Page 22 closeup work with the retinette while the retinette cameras focus down to 3. Some people like the iiic because it was the last and most. The kodak retina iiic enjoys the reputation as one of kodaks most collectible cameras. When the frame counter reaches 1 and youve made that shot, the advance lever locks. Like many slr cameras of german heritage it works with a leaf shutter instead of a focal plane shutter. The retina ia type 015 is a folding camera for 35mm film made by the german kodak ag. Film camera kodak advantix 3200af user manual kodak advantix 3200af camera. Retina camera user s guide if you have never used a retina camera before there are a few things that you need to be aware of or it may be a frustrating business for you. Kodak retina ia instruction manual, user manual, pdf manual, free. New listing kodak retina reflex iii camera schneider kreuznach retina xenon f1.
May 11, 2014 a prototypical atomicage camera, the kodak retina ia represented the best of postwar germanys engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The retina ib, like the retina ib, has a xenar lens, rather than the more expensive xenon lens. Copies of the retina guide 1965 edition, the retina reflex guide 1970 edition and the retinette guide 1965 edition can be found in the manuals. It is a strange mixture of the pocket folding cameras of the early 20th century and the 35mm rangefinders and slrs that came about at the beginning of the 1960s. Unfollow kodak retina iiic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The kodak retinette is a series of 35mm viewfinder cameras made in germany by kodak ag. After some try and error too lazy to read through user manual, i finally figured out how the camera works. Apr 21, 2004 the ancient type 122 retina ii of 1936 also had a 5cn f2. Swapping the threelobed bayonetmount lenses is effortless. The cameras of the retina i series had an optical viewfinder but no rangefinder.
The models are difficult to tell apart from a distance, but identifying features include ev numbers above the lens, flash sync slot on lens or body, and distance markings in feet for uk or meters. The kodak retina 1a is a 35mm film camera that was manufactured by the german kodak ag stuttgart in the early 1950s, although there are people who believe it was already on the market in 1949. What if there is a problem with the item i purchased. Thus it becomes possible to cover small objects such as blossoms, insects, coins, etc. Kodak retina ia instruction manual, user manual, pdf.
The models are difficult to tell apart from a distance, but identifying features include ev numbers above the lens, flash sync slot on lens or body, and distance markings in feet for uk. Kodak retina reflex iii camera 35mm with xenar 50mm f 2. Kodak retina ia type 015 and french user manual on. The kodak retina cameras were extremely highquality germanmade. Although, the retinettes were the less expensive viewfinder answer to the kodak retina rangefinders, so its pure guess work for estimating your distance and setting the focus wheel. The kodak retina ia, often regarded as completely useless by most photographers, is something i simply love using. View and download kodak retinette user manual online. Nagel werk which kodak had acquired in december 1931. Sep, 20 service and repair of a rusty valjoux 7750 based breitling watch duration. This elder camera has its issues and a rather strange design.
Operating the film winding and shutter cocking mechanism release. Kodak purchased nagel camerawerks in 1931, and commenced retina production in 1934. Someday i ought to drop in some fast film and shoot sunny 16. It was introduced in january 1951 as a revision of the kodak retina i.
Kodak retina reflex 3 printed manual camera manual. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. Kodak retinette ia camera instruction booklet user guide. The less expensive kodak retina iia was not as well finished as the magnificently finished zeiss contessa, but the iia was far better designed to make it a better, faster picture taker. Typical of many highend camera s that exited germany. Ok, so let me get my collecting biases on the table. Jul 14, 2017 it makes the retina iic quite versatile. Wechselobjektiv, interchangeable lens components made by kodak ag stuttgart, germany. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Kodak retina reflex s dutch 591 536 hollo17730359kn. Nagel werk which kodak had acquired in december 1931 the retina line included a variety of folding and nonfolding models, including the retina reflex single lens. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world.
User guide for kodak camera, free instruction manual 3. Kodak retina iia instruction manual, user manual, free pfd. However, the copy of the retina 11a owners manual i have supports what some of the other guys have posted namely that the cameras serial number should be engraved on the accessory shoe on the top cover, with an ek prefix indicating a camera imported into the us by kodak rochester ny. Mar 19, 2017 kodak retina iic with interchangeable kodak retina heligon a 80mm f4 left and kodak retina heligon c 35mm f5. Kodak retina ia instruction instructionspdf retina rescue. Kodak released a series of german built retina cameras starting with the original retina in 1934, all the way through the nonfolding retina s2 in 1969. If, for any reason, you are not pleased with this transaction, please contact us prior to issuing negative feedback. Retina was the brandname of a longrunning series of germanbuilt kodak 35mm cameras, produced from 1934 until 1969. The kodak retina iiic is a kodak retina iic with a light meter added. You can close the camera with an ultraslim kodak retina filter in placeor if you have access to a time machine, go back about 45 years to your nearest ednalite dealer. Throughout the mid 20th century, kodak was not known as a premiere camera maker, but the retina line stood out.
In 1958 actually november 1957 for types 028 and 029, kodak ag revised the retina range with a new larger viewfinder that transformed the usability of the camera. You might also enjoy my kodak monitor six20 anastigmat special. Some people like the iiic because it was the last and most feature laden of the line. Kodak retina ia instruction manual kodak retina ia 015. The xenar is an excellent lens with a long history of proven performance. Vintage german kodak retinette ia 35mm camera w user manual. Kodak retina iic with interchangeable kodak retinaheligon a 80mm f4 left and kodak retinaheligon c 35mm f5. Kodak retina iia type 016 1952 mike eckman dot com. Jun, 2017 the kodak retina automatic i type 038 was built on the same body as the retinette ia with a gossen selenium cell exposure meter which was coupled to the iris in the fixed retina reomar 45mm f2. Now to be fair about it, or almost fair, the 1959 retina iiic is the last of a long line of folding kodak 35s which began in 1934 and had the honor of introducing photography to the now standard 35 mm cartridge.
So i loaded my newlyreceived retina with a 36exposure roll of tx100 film and set out early on a saturday morning at chennais marina beach. Kodak retina iia instruction manual kodak retina iia 016. It has a front cell focusing mount which can be focused down to 3. Throughout the mid 20th century, kodak was not known as a premiere camera maker, but the retina line stood out as the exception to this rule.
The kodak retina ia 35mm film camera was manufactured between 1951 and 1954. Brian coe, kodak cameras the first hundred years, hove foto books, 1988 rudolf kingslake, a history of the photographic lens, academic press, 1989 original kodak user manuals for the retina reflex, retina reflex s, and retina reflex iv. The new cameras were wider and heavier and technically superior. The kodak information i have seen says the 50mm f2 xenon lens assemblies are a matched set. The kodak retina automatic i type 038 was built on the same body as the retinette ia with a gossen selenium cell exposure meter which was coupled to the iris in the fixed retinareomar 45mm f2. Sep 02, 2008 although, the retinettes were the less expensive viewfinder answer to the kodak retina rangefinders, so its pure guess work for estimating your distance and setting the focus wheel. The manual happily informs us of the mathematical equations that determine depth of field depending on your aperture, giving us a wide, or narrow. Feb 01, 2004 the filter size is marked as 32mm the pushon size but the thread is 29. Kodak retina automatic i instruction manual 12 pages digital camera kodak retina iiis servicing 8 pages. Agfa isolette ii manual agfa synchro box manual ansco pb20 plenax manual argus c3 lenses argus c4 manual argus matchmatic argus c3 manual argus a manual canonet 1719 manual canonlite d manual fed 2 manual gaf memo 35ee manual ge pr 1 manual holga manual kodak 35 manual kodak cameras timeline kodak monitor manual kodak retina 1a manual koncia. Kodak retina i type 119 instructions zip file kodak retina ia instruction instructionspdf kodak retina ii type 011 instructions. When my test roll kodak gold 200 came back from the processor. A prototypical atomicage camera, the kodak retina ia represented the best of postwar germanys engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
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