jollyscotsman 11 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Howdo all,ive recently came across a "kodak retinette IB" made in germany,,which i think my old man had in singapore when in the fleet air arm,it looks well made with all sorts of buttons and camary stuff,,"yes im clueless about cameras"!,any info would be appreciated as ill probablly sell it on to someone who appreciate, s such things,thanks for any info in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattybugeye 884 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 The first rigid model of Retinette (Model 022) introduced in 1954. Lens is Scheider Kreuznach Reomar and the shutter is Compur–Rapid. Leather carrying case was included with the camera. A 29.5 mm skylight filter is attached to the lens. The lever on the left of the lens at 9 o' clock is the self-timer actuator. Construction of the body is all metal including the film advance lever at the bottom. The lens mounting plate is rectangular Kodak Retinette is the name of a classic series of cameras manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company. They were introduced in 1939 as a less expensive alternative to the Kodak Retina series.[1] The first models were of the folding type using bellows and their lenses had three elements as compared to the four element Tessar lenses (Greek: Tessera meaning four) of the Retina series.[2] The first non-folding (rigid) variant was introduced in 1954 with the model 022.[2] They most often featured Schneider Kreuznach Reomar lenses but, sometimes, Rodenstock Reomar lenses were installed.[2][3] The Rodenstock lenses were based on the original Schneider Kreuznach triplet (three optical element) design.[3] Kodak Anastigmat Angénieux lenses were also used especially for the French market.[4] Common shutters included Compur–Rapid as well as various Pronto, Vero and Kodak models. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattybugeye 884 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Wikipedia lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomburras 2,721 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Wikipedia lol For a moment I was amazed!, I thaught it sounded very formal for you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattybugeye 884 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I know shouldn't of grassed my self up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jollyscotsman 11 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Many thanks for that mattybugeye,shines a massive light on my little mystery,cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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