Im a big fan of manual focus, i just dont use it enough. A look at the kodak retina iia 35mm, folding, rangefinder camera which was one of an iconic series of cameras made by kodak. Kodak retinette iia camera, type 036 science museum. Kodak retina i b camera german 591 237 t1891 0359 kn. The instruction manual misleadingly calls it a shutter ring. This model is similar in outline to the retinette ia type 042, and this model was fitted with a. The designation retina iia can refer to two different camera production runs, separated by a gap of 10 years. Each time i test a new retinette im amazed by the results. Kodak made a boat load of these in a number of variations. They were a budget version of the retina series, without rangefinders.
Nokia lumia 1020 kodak retinette 022iib freak show by gareth wonfor. May 21, 2014 a great camera that can be pickedup for a small price but is capable of producing big results. Introduction to the kodak retina iia type 016 duration. Sep 29, 2003 chris, of course i already knew your great kodak website as every retina owner should but only read the instructions on the retinette iib now. Kodak retina iia coat pocket rocket photo thinking. T his kodak retinette is one of a family of vintage compact cameras known as nonfolding, or solid, retinettes, which appear to have been produced from around 1954 until the mid 1960s. View online or download kodak retina iia user manual. The kodak retina iia type 016 is a 35mm folding fixed lens rangefinder, made in germany in the early 1950s. Kodak retinette 1b type 045 simon hawketts photo blog. This iib is one of the best equipped of the lot, and it lacks very little in the way of features. Kodak retinette iib instructions for use page 1 5,900 views.
Mamiya usa has the manuals for most of its current and past medium format cameras online sorry, they dont have any of their classic 35mm cameras konicaminolta instruction manuals minolta usa should be praised for having all of their classic camera manuals online. I think that it has only two shutter speeds, one for. It now dawned upon me that the little red half moon next to 1. Kodak retina cameras were manufactured in stuttgartwangen by the kodak ag dr. Vintage kodak ag stuttgart germany retinette owners manual user guide english. Kodak retinette iia always amazed by the reomar lens. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. When the frame counter reaches 1 and youve made that shot, the advance lever locks. The retinette iia has a builtin coupled exposure meter. Once again, on this blog, it is the turn of a kodak retinette. We have 2 kodak retinette manuals available for free pdf download. If you are new to retinas, you might be surprised that such a fine classic camera was made in america in the 1950s.
Kodak retina iic, iiic and related models parts list pdf file kodak retinette 1a parts list. Classic cameras kodak retinette iia 1959 marc rochkind. Kodak retinette i, type 030, vintage compact film camera. The shutter is the pronto lk speeded from 115 to 1500 sec.
How to use video manual a video manual on how to use kodak kodak retinette type 022. There may be reference to current and discontinued models. Nagel werk which kodak had acquired in december 1931. The retina iiis is the only nonfolding retina with some sort of cult status due to its interchangeable lens mount. Sep 02, 2008 dont get me wrong, im a big fan of manual focus, i just dont use it enough.
The french version of the retinette ia with an angenieux lens 50mm f2. Both are germanmade compact folding rangefinder cameras for 35mm film, with fixed 50mm lenses, leaf shutters, and fine lenses. The reomar lens both schneiderkreuznach and rodenstock versions always performs well, at least shooting in bw. Kodak retina reflex iii camera i34210862kn germany.
On types 147, 160, 012 and early 017 cameras including french versions of type 017 the serial number is located inside the back door adjacent to the film pressure plate. The retinettes were a lower cost retina type 35mm camera and most, maybe all, im not sure were zone focus viewfinders. It has a builtin photoelectric exposure meter which is coupled to the aperture setting. 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 reflex camera. Kodak retinette kodak retinette booklet kodak retinette i and iib.
The retinette iib type 031 is a rigidbodied 35mm viewfinder camera, made from 19581959 by kodak ag in germany. Retina iia type 016 this video mirrors the kodak retina iia type 016 instruction manual to look a the cameras features and functions. The prontor sv and s shutter fitted to retinette models made between. When the camera arrived the shutter and lenses turned out to be properly functioning and spotless but the top housing was in a bad way and the lightmeter dial floppy. User manual, how to use manual kodak retinette user manual 32 pages. The retinette was part of a series of 35mm viewfinder cameras made by kodak ag.
Nov 18, 2012 this video mirrors the kodak retina iia type 016 instruction manual to look a the cameras features and functions. Although, the retinettes were the less expensive viewfinder answer to the kodak retina rangefinders, so its pure guess work for estimating your. Reflex, canon, nikon, nikkor, olimpus, tamron, obletivo, pentax, minolta, leica, rollei. 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.
Forums equipment classic manual cameras 1954 kodak retinette model 022 my first roll. They were a cheaper version of the retina series, without rangefinders. Kodak retinette 1b type 045 views the kodak retinette 1b was a viewfinder camera made by kodak to be a simpler, cheaper alternative to their retina series of rangefinder and slr cameras. The kodak retinette is a series of 35mm viewfinder cameras made in. The kodak retinette is a series of 35mm viewfinder cameras made in germany by kodak ag. Kodak retinette iib instructions for use page 1 flickr. 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. This time, it is the iia model typ 036, produced in the 195960 biennium. Introduction to the kodak retina iia type 016 this video mirrors the kodak retina iia type 016 instruction manual to look a the cameras features and functions. My problem was that until now i aligned the ev value to the black line, which of course is for a distance ref.
Video manual a video manual on how to use kodak kodak retinette type 022. The models are difficult to tell apart from a distance, but identifying features include ev numbers. Jul 14, 2017 you have to wonder what the point of the kodak retina iic was, given that it replaced the very similar retina iia in 1954. These were soon after introduced on the retinette ii and iib also. Kodak retinette kodak retinette booklet kodak retinette i and iib kodak retinette ia, ib and iia kodak retinette f french posted 8705 8262019. Page 30 with electronic flash units any speed up to 1500 sec. With the retinette iia prontomat, ordinary flash bulbs and electronic flash may be used. I realized that a gemlike retina iia, hailing from the nagel factory in stuttgart, is probably as close as ill ever get to neon sign museum with a kodak. The kodak typ 031 retinette iib was a product of the german kodak ag. Kodak retinette instruction manual, kodak retinette i and iib. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Get the best deals on kodak retina vintage folding cameras when you shop the. However, since neither the shutter speed nor aperture were marked, the camera was nearly as easy. Get the best deals on manuals and guides for kodak camera when you shop the largest online selection at. Kodak retina ii manual kodak retina and retinette camera and accessories for sale, along with a few kodak retina iic instructions zip file kodak retina iiic instructions zip file. Kodak s first retina camera was introduced in 1934, kicking off a long line of fine 35mm cameras over the next 30 years or so. Retina collectors and retina historical specialists refer to retina models by the factory type number given before the camera name. Kodak retinaretinette users group public group facebook. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. Get the best deals on kodak manual focus rangefinder film cameras when you shop the largest. Kodak retinette i retinette ia instruction manual, user. When she found out about its monetary value, or lack thereof, she was going to toss it, but asked if i wanted it first.
Kodak retinette iia 1959 one of kodak s first semiautoexposure cameras this camera was introduced in 1959, the same year as the kodak automatic. Its my first film with a kodak retinette iia and i would like to share with you. For users, collectors and those interested in the excellent german made kodak retina, retinette 35mm. Kodak retinette iia type 036 manufactured from 1959 to 1960. The kodak retinette 2a viewfinder 35mm film camera. To rewind, press the rewind button the inset button on the bottom with the small black dot, lift the top left knob and start turning it clockwise. It was a gift from my grandmother when i was 9 or 10 years old and fifty years later, i still have it. Kodak retina iia type 016, 502 retinaxenon haze, some issues192026. Buy kodak rangefinder camera and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Get the best deals on kodak manual focus rangefinder film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. Kodak retinette is the name of a classic series of cameras manufactured by the eastman kodak company.
Kodak retina iia 35mm rangefinder folding camera simon. Jun 19, 2017 these were soon after introduced on the retinette ii and iib also. It has a builtin uncoupled selenium meter similar to the one on the retina iiic. The books of the nonbrownie cameras are mainly found elsewhere on the web. Kodak retinette iia 1959 one of kodaks first semiautoexposure cameras this camera was introduced in 1959, the same year as the kodak automatic 35 and agfa optima both in this app, but not in the us. Ok, so let me get my collecting biases on the table. She said it was her dads before he passed away last year. Retinette ib 1959 follows the general description of the retinette on p. The retinette iia appears a little out of place, in terms of name as well as features. The retinette iia has a builtin coupled exposure meter that selects the shutter speedaperture settings automatically. Kodak retinette instruction manual, kodak retinette i and iib user. Kodak retinette instruction manual, kodak retinette i and. Jan 17, 2010 kodak retinette iia in reply to steve h jan 20, 2010. This model is similar in outline to the retinette ia type 042, and this model was fitted with a reomar 45mm f2.
Kodak retina iic 35mm rangefinder camera simon hawketts photo blog. The first models were of the folding type using bellows and their lenses had three elements as compared to the four element tessar lenses greek. They were introduced in 1939 as a less expensive alternative to the kodak retina series. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see. The kodak retina iia was a rangefinder, folding 35mm camera made by kodak ag, the german subsidiary of kodak. Kodak retina vintage folding cameras for sale ebay.
Ive long been interested in trying an early retina, and so i was pleased when this 1939 kodak retinette ii type 160 was. Obviously all retinette cameras are now long discontinued. Following the video are some photos taken with this camera. Kodak retina ib manual download kodak retina ib manual read online retina was the brandname of a longrunning series of germanbuilt kodak 35mm cameras, produced from 1934 until 1969. Introduction to the kodak retina iia type 016 youtube. A great camera that can be pickedup for a small price but is capable of producing big results. Kodak retina iia instruction manual, user manual, free pfd. 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. 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. Kodak retinette i retinette ia instruction manual, user manual, free. In the manual it specifies it is used in rectifying any jamming which lends to the argument this has a complex mechanism which is prone to jamming, but its main purpose is to allow changes of film part way through the roll.
Page 29 filter factor compensation on retinette iia the filter factor is allowed for on the retinette iia by reducing the film speed setting before taking the measurement with the exposure meter page 51, by the number of graduations indicated in the table above. This camera, made between 19541958, is a 35mm viewfinder. The kodak retina iia is a rangefinderfocusing, folding 35mm camera made by the designation retina iia can refer to two different camera production runs, manual available on the favorite classics section. Kodak and kodak brownie user manuals from the collection. You have to guess the distance and set it on the lens.
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