Kodak Retina Ib Analogue camera

The camera is a folding Kodak Retina for 35 mm film, produced in Germany by Kodak AG of Stuttgart between the 1950s. It is recognizable by its characteristic folding front and by the build quality typical of the Retina series, one of the most appreciated in the history of analog photography. The specimen is equipped with a valuable Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50 mm f/2.8 lens, renowned for its high sharpness, contrast and color rendition, paired with a reliable Synchro-Compur shutter, considered one of the best central shutters of the era.

Focusing and exposure are completely manual, offering precise control of the shot. The metal body, the high-quality finishes and the folding mechanism make it compact and easily portable. The photo also features the original leather case, a highly sought-after accessory that helps increase its collectible value. Even today Kodak Retina cameras are appreciated both by photographers who wish to use a high-level analog camera and by collectors of German photographic equipment.