The kodak retina iia is my favorite of the long lived retina series, the epitome of a classic small fast lensed 35mm folder. How to repair the front door stand on a retina camera. Forums equipment classic manual cameras kodak retina iiic stuck shutter. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. And they go for very little compared to the betterknown folding retinas. Technologies have developed, and reading kodak retina iic manual printable 2019 books may be far more convenient and easier. However, my inexpert repair skills left a slightly bumpy seam at the base of the bellows which can be seen along the left border of my images when i print the full frame including a small portion of the surrounding film i kind of like it. He worked for kodak repairing retinas in the past, so knows them well. The camera would wind and shutter button would depress, what sounded. Retina was the brandname of a longrunning series of germanbuilt kodak 35mm cameras, produced from 1934 until 1969. Retinettes are similar but have cheaper lenses or shutters or both.
Additionally, a part appears to have broken off from inside and has lodged between the body and lower button preventing the camera from opening fully. The kodak retina iiic enjoys the reputation as one of kodaks most collectible cameras. The standard lens can be removed by twisting it ccw until the little tab on the right of the lens is. Some people like the iiic because it was the last and most feature laden of the line. The retina iic is a 35mm rangefinder camera made in stuttgart, germany by kodak ag between the years 1954 1957.
Apr 21, 2004 the sharpest retina ive owned was a iic with the rodenstock heligon 2,850. Stripping down a kodak retina ia camera for servicing. Feb 01, 2004 the first type 117 retina i appeared in 1933, and the last folders were the ib iic iiic, made from 195758 to 1960. Kodak retina iic, iiic and related models parts list pdf file kodak retinette 1a parts list. At the moment i have a retina ib and a iic with xenon. Apr 05, 2018 kodak acquired german manufacturer nagel in order to produce a camera that could compete with contax and leica. The retina iic is a 35mm rangefinder focus camera with a compur shutter and a schneiderkrauznach 50mm f2. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual.
Kodak retina automatic pdf manuals alphabetical listing from website. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Iiic little c discussion in classic manual cameras started by summitar, apr 21, 2004. Build quality built like a tank and have very good build quality. 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. View and download kodak retina iii automatic manual online. Kodak retina automatic i instruction manual 12 pages digital camera kodak retinette user manual 33 pages digital camera kodak retinette how to use manual 21 pages. The kodak type 025 retina reflex is a 35mm slr camera produced by kodak ag stuttgart in west germany, between the spring of 1957 and october 1958. Kodak retina iic 35mm rangefinder camera simon hawketts. Oct 10, 2011 kodak retina camera repair, kodak retina forums, kodak retina iic repair, kodak retina iiic repair.
This is a kodak retina iic rangefinder camera built by kodak ag, the german subsidiary of the eastman kodak company. Kodak retina iia instruction manual, user manual, free pfd. I am excited to work it into my rotation again and hopefully, now that i have been using leicas for several years, to put this top notch, fun little rangefinder to better use. I have a retina iiic which is very nice cosmetically, but the. Bewildering numbers of folding retinas were built in germany at the old nagelwerke in stuttgart, an early kodak acquisition. Not a retina, but the kodak instamatic 500 felt out of place on my nonretina page which only has cameras from kodak usa so far. Prior to the retina s introduction, 35mm cameras leica and others used similar cassettes, but photographers had to spool film. A prototypical atomicage camera, the kodak retina ia represented the best of postwar germanys engineering and manufacturing capabilities. This is a kodak retina reflex iv 35mm single lens reflex camera made by kodak ag in stuttgart, west germany between the years 1964 and 1967. For three decades, the cameras in the kodak retina series produced by nagel camerawerks in germany were quite possibly the best 35mm cameras to come from an american company. Kodak purchased nagel camerawerks in 1931, and commenced retina production in 1934.
Jan 15, 2018 stripping down a kodak retina ia camera for servicing. Mar 01, 2016 this is a kodak retina iic rangefinder camera built by kodak ag, the german subsidiary of the eastman kodak company. A folding camera, its gorgeous to look at and small, light and easy to carry. Both are germanmade compact folding rangefinder cameras for 35mm film, with fixed 50mm lenses, leaf shutters, and fine lenses. Illustrated service and parts manual with exploded views. New listing kodak retina iic 020 rangefinder camera w schneider xenon 50mm f2. I recently purchased a kodak retina iiic in great cosmetic condition, but after running through one roll of film, the rewind lever will no longer advance if film is attached to the take up sprocket. The first type 117 retina i appeared in 1933, and the last folders were the ibiiciiic, made from 195758 to 1960. Images of the retina automatic i, the retina automatic ii, the retina automatic iii, and all three versions together from.
In my last post i described how i removed the shutter from my kodak retina iic camera, and in this post im going to describe how i stripped down and cleaned the slow speed regulator and self timer on the compur synchro shutter. The basic construction is of a folding camera with a pop out front element, which allows the camera to be small and light to carry around but quite quick to snap out and be ready for a picture taking. How to stripdown and service the synchrocompur shutter kodak retina ia or iia how to cla the prontor or vero shutter of a retinette 1a pdf file how to open a xenon lens from a retina iic, iic, iiic, or iiic camera. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Kodak parts and service manual argus parts manuals kodak carousel parts booklet. The retina is perhaps the most important camera of the 20th century as it was the first camera to use the ubiquitous standard daylight loadable 35mm film cassette we all know and love, introduced by kodak of course.
The retina was kodaks entry into that competitive market. Unfollow kodak retina reflex to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get the best deals on kodak retina vintage folding cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. Kodak retina iic type 020 1954 mike eckman dot com. Prior to the retinas introduction, 35mm cameras leica and others used similar cassettes, but photographers had to. Kodak retina cameras were manufactured in stuttgartwangen by the kodak ag dr. It was sold with either the schneider xenon c or the less common rodenstock heligon c 50mm f2 lens. View and download kodak retina iiis servicing online. Find great deals on ebay for kodak retina iiic and kodak retina iic. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world.
Rapid wind lever on this model is large and comfortable and. If you are new to retinas, you might be surprised that such a fine classic camera was made in america in the 1950s. Kodak repair manual, kodak service manual, kodak carousel. Make offer vintage kodak retina iic 35mm film camera w xenon 50mm f. Slide projector questions, parts list, thorough service and kodak repair information. Kodak tourist ii flash 200 lens exploded parts listing. I cant see any difference between the 2,8 and 2 xenon though. Conclusion one of the best lenses i have ever seen on a 5film camera. The ib is my favorite because the finder is little easier for me to use with eyeglasses, but then the iic. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of. Kodak retina ib, iic, and iiic with synchro compur shutter parts list 19 pgs. I recently made a trip home and picked up my fathers old kodak retina iii automatic. Kodak carousel slide projector repair manual models 4200, 4200j, 4200kk, 4400, 4600, 4600kk, 5600, 5600j, 5600kk kodak ektagraphic iii slide projector repair manual.
Cleaning the compur synchro shutter from a kodak retina. The kodak retinette series was produced by kodak ag the german branch of the kodak corporation as a cheaper alternative to their retina. Automatic i, automatic ii on by sylvain halgand in. May 11, 2014 a prototypical atomicage camera, the kodak retina ia represented the best of postwar germanys engineering and manufacturing capabilities. 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. Now to be fair about it, or almost fair, the 1959 retina. Mar 19, 2017 a kodak retina iic under repair, as the winding mechanism does not properly cock the shutter. They prefer to invest their idle time to talk or hang out. Kodak retina iic small kodak retina iic mode demploi.
Retina iii automatic film camera pdf manual download. Ok, so let me get my collecting biases on the table. Cleaning the compur synchro shutter from a kodak retina iic. A kodak retina iic under repair, as the winding mechanism does not properly cock the shutter. 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. Nagel werk which kodak had acquired in december 1931. When the frame counter reaches 1 and youve made that shot, the advance lever locks. Typical of many highend camera s that exited germany. The retina reflex series was a continuation of the earlier rangefinder retina, and shared many of the same parts, including the body, lens mount, and leaf shutter. And this was in large part due to their excellent schneiderkreuznach lenses. Compur synchro 1500s to 1s plus a bulb setting light meter. Kodak cut down the front elements, so youll see a minor change.
Classic, classic folding camera made in germany by kodak ag at the former nagel camerawerk factory from whence came most of kodaks best cameras imo. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Kodak retina vintage folding cameras for sale ebay. Its small size, superb 502 xenon or heligon lens, better than average finder, quiet leaf shutter, and the simple straightforward design which translates to pleasurable shooting. Kodak retina ii instruction manual, user manual, free. I bought a retina reflex iv on ebay, and it worked, but had winding issues plus a misaligned apertureshutterspeed view window.
Looking for a camera manual, try orphan cameras 35mmc on instagram instagram has returned invalid data. 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. Free download books kodak retina iic manual printable 2019 you know that reading kodak retina iic manual printable 2019 is beneficial, because we are able to get information through the reading materials. A retina iif with blue dot ag3b flash bulb inserted. While i found the portability appealing it was really the lens that impressed me. The retina reflex service and repair manual is recommended for general repair instructions common to both cameras. This was kodak s response to the quite successful range of leaf shuttered zeiss ikon contaflex cameras introduced in 1953. Retina iic xenon 2 50 c, schneider kreuznach, 2 kodak camera reflex. Kodak retina iic type 020 1954 mike eckman dot com april 5, 2018 at 3. Apr 11, 2007 welcome to the group devoted to the kodak retina.
In my last post i described how i removed the shutter from my kodak retina iic camera, and in this post im going to describe how i stripped down and cleaned the slow speed regulator and self timer on the compur synchro shutter although i have carried this procedure on other compur shutters, i still found a lot of guidance for this on the retina rescue site and i would recommend anyone who. Find great deals on ebay for kodak retina reflex and kodak retina iiic. How to strip and reassemble the focus mechanism on the retina ia and iia. My repair guy was able to remove the 50 and today i have it with me, taking photos again. Retina iic instruction manual part 1 search the internet search this site. Introduced at photokina cologne in 1954, the retina iiic was the most expensive of the new range of retina models.
I also had a iiic with the 250 heligon, but the 2,8 version was sharper. 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 iic, iiic, user manual, kodak retina iic mode. The front opening door no longer plays any supporting role and merely moves the lens assembly. Pentax h3v repair manual 3 pages ricoh kr5 super ii repair manual. The iic was the successor to the retina iia and while on the surface is a very similar model, there are many cosmetic and functional improvements that make it an entirely different camera. You have to wonder what the point of the kodak retina iic was, given that it replaced the very similar retina iia in 1954. The standard lens can be removed by twisting it ccw until the little tab on the right of the lens is opposite the red dot on the lens base.
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