Kodak Recomar 18 with Xenar 3,8/10.5cm | Analogue folding camera

Rare 1930s German-Crafted Kodak Recomar 18 with Jos. Schneider & Co. Kreuznach Xenar 10.5cm f/3.8

Experience the golden era of European medium format folding plate cameras with this vintage Kodak Recomar 18.
Manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany by Kodak AG (formerly the legendary Nagel camera factory), this distinguished folding bed plate camera reflects classic 1930s engineering, combining robust metal construction with fine leather craftsmanship.
Fitted with the esteemed Jos. Schneider & Co. Kreuznach Xenar 10.5cm (105mm) f/3.8 lens in a Compur dial-set shutter, it delivers gentle micro-contrast, organic bokeh, and timeless analog rendition.
This camera is an exceptional find for collectors of pre-war German-made apparatus, as well as dedicated analog photographers interested in historical dry plate methods, sheet film conversions, or custom optical experiments.
Setting up the double-extension bellows and composing thoughtfully transports you back to the roots of slow, deliberate large-plate photography.
Please note that all mechanical components function and shutter speeds change across settings (though unmeasured by machine for exact timing), the bellows show cosmetic wear but remain light-tight, the viewfinder exhibits age deterioration and cloudiness, the body displays age wear, minor dents, light corrosion, no film back is included, and the lens shows dust inclusions and internal haze.

Release Year: Circa 1932 (Manufactured 1932-1940)
Manufacturer: Kodak A.G. (Dr. August Nagel Werk, Stuttgart, Germany)
Product Name: Kodak Recomar 18 (with Jos. Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 10.5cm f/3.8)
Body Dimensions: Approx. 140mm (H) x 95mm (W) x 48mm (D) (folded)
Body Weight: Approx. 780g (Camera body with integrated lens and shutter, without plate holder)
Type: Medium format folding bed plate/sheet film camera (Format: 6.5x9 cm)
Sensor / Film Format: 6.5x9 cm glass plates / sheet film (Film back / plate holder not included)
Lens Mount: Fixed integrated lens board system (Double-extension track)
Shutter: Mechanical Compur leaf shutter (Between-the-lens shutter)
Shutterspeed: T, B, 1 to 1/250 sec
Film Advance: Sheet film / single plate manual insertion system (No roll film mechanism built-in)
Continuous Shooting / Drive: Single plate exposure (Manual cocking per shot)
Video / Frame Rate: N/A (Fully analog plate/sheet film camera)
Lens Optical Specs: Jos. Schneider & Co. Kreuznach Xenar 10.5cm (105mm) f/3.8, 4 elements in 3 groups, minimum aperture f/32
Lens Zoom / Stabilization / Focus: Prime lens (Fixed 10.5cm), No optical image stabilization, Manual rack-and-pinion double-extension bellows focus
Operation: All mechanical parts operate smoothly; shutter speeds vary noticeably across settings (estimated speeds appear appropriate, but exact precision has not been measured with testing equipment)
Viewfinder Condition: Deterioration and cloudiness
Body Appearance: Minor scratches, slight dents, surface corrosion/rust spots from age; bellows exhibit cosmetic surface wear but are confirmed light-tight; film back / plate holder is not included
Lens Condition: Dust inclusions and internal haze
Accessories: Body only (Integrated lens unit, no accessories or film holders)

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