Kodak Retina 1b (018) Edizione Unica Custom "Teatro Florentia" | Analogue camera

Kodak Retina Ib – Unique Custom Edition "Teatro Florentia"

Vintage 1950s camera for collectors.
Not fully functioning, it is sold with the original leather case.

Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8
An exclusive work of art that combines Vintage Photography and Florentine Craftsmanship.
One-off Kodak Retina Ib (Type 018), the famous folding 35mm camera produced in Germany in the 1950s, skillfully reinterpreted and restored in Florence by a master restorer with over 30 years of experience in the field of artworks and vintage objects.
The original leatherette has been replaced with an exclusive high-strength technical material that is water-repellent, stain-resistant, and durable. The decorative pattern draws inspiration from Italian theatrical and Baroque art (with gold details on a night-black background depicting classical masks, musical elements, and gilded friezes), making this piece a unique collector’s item in the world (1 of 1).
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Model: Kodak Retina Ib (Type 018) Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f/2.8, high sharpness Shutter: Synchro-Compur with speeds from 1s to 1/500s + B setting Film format: 35mm (standard 135)
Design: artisanal custom artwork coating applied in Florence, liquid-resistant and wear-resistant.

CONDITION AND AESTHETICS: Excellent/art piece. The finish and workmanship were executed with meticulous tailoring-like care and precision in details. The chrome-plated metal parts retain the original era’s shine with tiny, fascinating signs of time.
Lenses and Optics: Clear lens, free of evident scratches or mold. Mechanics: Levers, shutter-speed ring, and bellows are well preserved and smooth. Not fully functional but wonderful as a gift, display, and collection.
SHIPPING: Fast, trackable, and insured shipping with protective, impact-proof packaging.