Kodak Retina Ia type 015 c1951-'54. Very excellent and perfect working condition. Viewfinder camera
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The Kodak Retina Ia Type 015 is a tested, working 35 mm viewfinder camera with a fixed Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50 mm f/3.5 lens, in very good condition.
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A Kodak Retina Ia type 015 viewfinder camera is offered in very beautiful and perfectly functioning condition.
These cameras were produced in Germany from 1951 to 1954.
The Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f3.5/50mm lens is exceptionally sharp, free of scratches and cleaning traces, and shows no fungus or haze inside.
The through-the-lens finder is exceptionally clear.
All shutter speeds from B, 1 second up to 1/500 second work very well.
Also the aperture resets very smoothly between f3.5 and f16.
Autofocusing the lens proceeds exceptionally smoothly and without hesitation.
Opening and closing the camera also works very well.
Cosmetically, this camera is particularly beautiful. There are no “bumps” to be seen. (these are the corroded lumps between metal and leather trim that often occur on older models of these cameras.)
The black lacquer paint is also still quite lovely without any notable major damage.
A brief explanation about the operation of this camera.
Regardless of whether there is film in the camera or not... if the film counter reaches zero (since it runs from frame number 36 down to frame 1) the camera will no longer operate. In other words, the winding handle becomes blocked. Then you MUST manually turn the counter wheel until it is back at 36. Then the camera is ready to shoot another full roll of film. So... when the counter is zero... reset the counter to 36. Ready.
The camera is highly valued for its very compact body, attractive design, light weight, sharpness, and color reproduction.
The camera will be very securely packed and shipped with a Track & Trace number and insurance.
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I always ship my goods with Track & Trace number and insurance to protect against possible damage and theft.
This shipping cost is higher (but safer) and is required by Catawiki to be used because of tracking capabilities.
I use Catawiki's "Smart Shipping" tool. It was developed after negotiations with various carriers and mail-order companies to offer cheaper shipping costs.
Everything is done automatically via Catawiki and I only receive a digital shipping label to print and affix to the package.
I use a one-time fee of €10 that is included in the shipping costs. This covers the time I spend packing, the packing box, the time I spend driving to and from the post office, and a contribution to fuel since my car does not run on water.
If you cannot agree to this, please do not place bids.
Thank you in advance.
A Kodak Retina Ia type 015 viewfinder camera is offered in very beautiful and perfectly functioning condition.
These cameras were produced in Germany from 1951 to 1954.
The Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f3.5/50mm lens is exceptionally sharp, free of scratches and cleaning traces, and shows no fungus or haze inside.
The through-the-lens finder is exceptionally clear.
All shutter speeds from B, 1 second up to 1/500 second work very well.
Also the aperture resets very smoothly between f3.5 and f16.
Autofocusing the lens proceeds exceptionally smoothly and without hesitation.
Opening and closing the camera also works very well.
Cosmetically, this camera is particularly beautiful. There are no “bumps” to be seen. (these are the corroded lumps between metal and leather trim that often occur on older models of these cameras.)
The black lacquer paint is also still quite lovely without any notable major damage.
A brief explanation about the operation of this camera.
Regardless of whether there is film in the camera or not... if the film counter reaches zero (since it runs from frame number 36 down to frame 1) the camera will no longer operate. In other words, the winding handle becomes blocked. Then you MUST manually turn the counter wheel until it is back at 36. Then the camera is ready to shoot another full roll of film. So... when the counter is zero... reset the counter to 36. Ready.
The camera is highly valued for its very compact body, attractive design, light weight, sharpness, and color reproduction.
The camera will be very securely packed and shipped with a Track & Trace number and insurance.
NOTA:
I always ship my goods with Track & Trace number and insurance to protect against possible damage and theft.
This shipping cost is higher (but safer) and is required by Catawiki to be used because of tracking capabilities.
I use Catawiki's "Smart Shipping" tool. It was developed after negotiations with various carriers and mail-order companies to offer cheaper shipping costs.
Everything is done automatically via Catawiki and I only receive a digital shipping label to print and affix to the package.
I use a one-time fee of €10 that is included in the shipping costs. This covers the time I spend packing, the packing box, the time I spend driving to and from the post office, and a contribution to fuel since my car does not run on water.
If you cannot agree to this, please do not place bids.
Thank you in advance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Kodak
Model/type nr
Retina Ia type 015 c1951-'54. Very excellent and perfect working condition.
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Fixed Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f3,5/50mm lens.
Film type
35mm
Serial number
840560
Estimated period
1950-1960
