Voightlander vito ii for a long time, but got frustrated waiting for a compur rapid version prontor shutters aint the best with an accessory shoe for my accessory rangefinder for a decent. Bewildering numbers of folding retinas were built in germany at the old nagelwerke in stuttgart, an early kodak acquisition. The xenar is an excellent lens with a long history of proven performance. This document contains information for launch services including mission performance capability, environmental conditions, spacecraft and launch vehicle interface conditions, launch operations and interface management. Ok, so let me get my collecting biases on the table.
Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter. Kodak retina iic, iiic, user manual, kodak retina iic mode. Feb 01, 2004 for example, the 1939 iia type 150 was the first with a combined rangeviewfinder, but it was still knob wind, unlike the leverwind type 016 iia of 195154, while retina ii models included type numbers 122 193637, lever wind, separate rangeviewfinder, 142 193738, knob wind, separate rangeviewfinder, 011 194649, knob wind, combined. You need an external light meter or need to guess at manual exposure. Service and repair of a rusty valjoux 7750 based breitling watch duration. The iic was the successor to the retina iia and while on the surface is a very similar model, there are many cosmetic and functional improvements that make it an entirely different camera. Kodak acquired german manufacturer nagel in order to produce a camera that could compete with contax and leica. Introduction to the kodak retina iia type 016 youtube. I had no idea they also made quality equipment, and its obvious when you look at the retina iia that it. Visually, you will notice that the viewfinder and rangefinder windows are larger and of equal size.
Most of the manuals have been put on the web by people who are doing it out of the kindness of their hearts or for a small shareware fee to recoup scanning timecosts. Reset the counter and all is fine another fine retina is the iia. Many classic camera fans believe the kodak retina iia is the best camera that came out of kodaks german factory. Kodak retina iic type 020 1954 mike eckman dot com. Kodak retina iia 35mm rangefinder folding camera simon. The prewwii type 150 retina iia is a redesign of the preceding type 142 retina ii. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Unfollow kodak retina iiic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Kodak retina iia instruction manual, user manual, free pfd.
Unlike later retina models, the lenses on the retina iia were not interchangeable, though you may occasionally see sets of aftermarket front converter lenses advertised with a iia. How to repair the front door stand on a retina camera. For example, the prewar retina iia was a type 150, and the postwar retina iia was a type 010. Kodak retina lla camera table of contents introduction closinf the cuuera a b cfs simplest settings 10 21 22 28 speed lens opening focusing f the camera taking unloading time exposures of field accessories t obtes s. Introduction to the kodak retina iia type 016 this video mirrors the kodak retina iia type 016 instruction manual to look a the cameras features and functions. It is commonly stated that the retina iia suffered from problems related to a weak, or fragile, shuttercocking rack. The retina iic big c is an incremental improvement over the iic small c. By 1954, the retina line of cameras offered light meters, interchangeable lenses, larger and brighter. Class iia to v for men, class i to ii for women, the irestore device is appropriate for you. Nagel werk which kodak had acquired in december 1931. Kodak retina iiic instruction manual, user manual, pdf manual. Kodak retina iic orginal instruction book 46 pages ebay. Retina collectors and retina historical specialists refer to retina models by the factory type number given before the camera name.
When the frame counter reaches 1 and youve made that shot, the advance lever locks. Manual43667 zeiss ikoflex iia instrction manual, 1952 zeiss ikoflex ib, ic, ikoflex favorit. They were a budget version of the retina series, without rangefinders. When inquiring about this item, please refer to stock number 203738 be an informed bidder.
Mamiya usa has the manuals for most of its current and past medium format cameras online sorry, they dont have any of their classic 35mm cameras konicaminolta instruction manuals minolta usa should be praised for having all of their classic camera manuals online. This reshaped the top plate, combined the rangefinder and viewfinder into one eyepiece, and moved the frame counter next to the wind knob. Retina iic instruction manual part 1 retina rescue. Kodak retina, retinette, instamatic cameras reparaturhandbuch. Jan 19, 2012 kodak retina iia my kodak retina is a type 016 model iia, which was produced from 195154. Kodak retina iia sorry the retina ii is not supported. It was manufactured from january 1951 to april 1954. How to strip and reassemble the focus mechanism on the retina ia and iia. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. The retina ib, like the retina ib, has a xenar lens, rather than the more expensive xenon lens. Retina was the brandname of a longrunning series of germanbuilt kodak 35mm cameras, produced from 1934 until 1969. The retina reflex series was a continuation of the earlier rangefinder retina, and shared many of the same parts, including the body, lens mount, and leaf shutter. It has 46 pages and was printed in september 1958 the book is in ok condition no missing pages, no rips, no tears but heavy user marks i accept payment through paypal.
The only serial number i can find anywhere on the camera is on the lens. The retina iia as a user camera classiccamera aficionados such as stephen gandy have suggested that the iia may represent the sweet spot of the entire retina series. After buying my first dslr, a sony a200, i got on a bit of a minolta kick. Jul 16, 2012 16 july 2012 jim grey 35mm, fujifilm fujicolor 200, kodak retina iia 10 comments sometimes i wonder if the universe or fate or whatever is trying to tell me something.
If i had to sum up in one word what it is that draws me towards certain used cameras, it would probably be interestingness. This is a kodak retina iic rangefinder camera built by kodak ag, the german subsidiary of the eastman kodak company. This video mirrors the kodak retina iia type 016 instruction manual to look a the cameras features and functions. Finden sie topangebote fur bedienungsanleitung kodak retina iia ii a 2 a anleitung instruction manual bei ebay. The models are difficult to tell apart from a distance, but identifying features include ev numbers above the lens, flash sync slot on lens or body, and distance markings in feet for uk or meters.
I dont know how often someone would want to do this, and frankly, the explanation in the manual seems pretty hard to follow. Kodak and kodak brownie user manuals from the collection. A copy of the original instruction manual for the kodak retina iitype 011 35mm folding camera. I have to say that before i discovered the retina series i had always viewed kodak as a manufacturer of mass market, plastic cameras. This is a kodak retina iia rangefinder camera built by kodak ag, the german subsidiary of the eastman kodak company. This is one of the books that many people looking for. It was designed in 1939 and manufactured until 1941 by the nagel camerawerk in stuttgart, germany under the kodak brand name. Aug 25, 2016 the retina iia manual is at the butkus site. Xenar or heligon f2 in a compurrapid xsynchronized or synchrocompur xmsynchronized shutter. Kodak retina iia instruction manual, user manual, free pfd camera. This is a kodak retina iia rangefinder camera built by kodak ag, the. Im very irritated by people on ebay who sell copies of used classic camera manuals.
Kodak retina ii instruction manual, user manual, free. Konica i the longlived kodak retina was distinctive for poplularizing the 35mm format. From right to left, there is an advance lever containing an exposure counter, the shutter release, a small step, the. As time passed, the retina cameras continued to evolve.
This hiia users manual presents information regarding the hiia launch vehicle and its related systems and launch services. Fopnm10 fundus on phone non mydriatic fopnm10 user manual. Its usable but its so old that you have to make some compromises despite the good range of f stops and shutter speeds. The kodak retina iia is my favorite of the long lived retina series, the epitome of a classic small fast lensed 35mm folder. A complete photographic system in a little leather case. If you want to try a retina and dont know where to start, start here.
Kodak retina iia 35mm rangefinder film camera body only for. This camera, a jewel of precision, is almost useless for practical photography. The toyoca b35 and its derivatives are horizontal folders, unlike most other 35mm folding cameras. Apr 09, 2004 i recently picked up a decent user retina iia on ebay, and i was interested in figuring out exactly when it was manufactured. This particular retina 1a camera is a great example of how extremely high quality has little to do with making great pictures. You really would be hardpressed to find another camera that fits in a pocket, has an allmetal construction, completely manual, and has a 50mm 2. A folding camera, its gorgeous to look at and small, light and easy to carry. The kodak retina ii the name of a series of four rangefinderfocusing, folding 35mm cameras made in germany by kodak ag during the periods 19361939 and 19461950. I bought this camera to increase my somewhat limited kodak retina collection.
Certainly, its a terrific camera with a great coated f2. By 1954, the retina line of cameras offered light meters, interchangeable lenses, larger and brighter viewfinders, and redesigned film counters. The type 150 retina iia was manufactured from 1939 to 1941. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. The iris intelligent retinal imaging systems is a comprehensive webbased software system application intended for use in storing, managing, and displaying patient data, diagnostic data and images from computerized diagnostic instruments or systems. This camera is so simple that it has no light meter and no way to focus. Within a few weeks, three camera collectors whose blogs i follow all wrote fawning praise for their kodak retina iia and shared some great photographs from these 60yearold cameras. This was replaced in march of 1951 with a synchrocompur shutter.
The design of the main body is clearly inspired from the retina iia, with sharp edges and a similar top cover. How to use video manual a video showing how to use the kodak no. When inquiring about this item, please refer to stock number 203738. Kodak retina iic 35mm rangefinder camera simon hawketts. Kodak retina iia type 016 1952 mike eckman dot com. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full. Butkus library of camera instruction manuals where film camera instruction manuals can still be found for free donations accepted with. Its small size, superb 502 xenon or heligon lens, better than average finder, quiet leaf shutter, and the simple straightforward design which translates to pleasurable shooting. Retina iic retina iiic retina iiic retina iis retina iiis retina reflex s. The books of the nonbrownie cameras are mainly found elsewhere on the web. Page 38 of the retina iia users manual describes this button as being. Kodak retina cameras were manufactured in stuttgartwangen by the kodak ag dr. This is a an original instruction book for the kodak retina iic. Toyoca b35, chest 35 and pigeon 35 v camerapedia fandom.
The retina iia 1951 is similar to the retina ia, but has a builtin rangefinder in one eyepiece with the viewfinder, coupled to the lens. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Gossen sixticolor, kodak retina iia, kodak retina iic, kodak retina iiic, kodak brownie. The kodak retina iiic and an assortment of accessories. Ive been to too many antiques shows and seen just way too many brownies, instamatics, and broken folders stacked up to the ceiling and worth their weight in scrap metal. This is a kodak retina reflex iv 35mm single lens reflex camera made by kodak ag in stuttgart, west germany between the years 1964 and 1967. The camera can be closed with the ultraslim kodak filter shown here beside the camera in place. I bought it to replace a balda rigona 35mm folding camera, which had a slower lens, a shutter with less speeds, and also lacked a rangefinder. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Duo six20 retina type 118 retina 1a retina ia retina iia retina ib retina ib retina iic. The kodak retina iia was a rangefinder, folding 35mm camera made by kodak ag, the german subsidiary of kodak the designation retina iia can refer to two different camera production runs, separated by a gap of 10 years. Bedienungsanleitung kodak retina iia ii a 2 a anleitung instruction.
Well, its about time to write about the camera thats visible in my header image. Some might say you need to be a real dedicated photographer to appreciate folders from the 50s as ideal user cameras. The kodak retinette is a series of 35mm viewfinder cameras made in germany by kodak ag. Manual 43667 zeiss ikoflex iia instrction manual, 1952 zeiss ikoflex ib, ic, ikoflex favorit. Since i only had a retina iia prior to this purchase i doubled my collection with one purchase the camera was sold with the proviso that the shutter was jammed so i knew it would require a bit of work to get it fully operational again, but that was one of the attractions. We have 1 kodak retina iia manual available for free pdf download. This must be good once knowing the kodak digital frame user manual in this website. So the retina iia was pretty expensive, much more than any of the other kodaks and certainly rivaling the. May 14, 2015 kodak retina iiic instruction manual, user manual, pdf manual, free manuals. View and download kodak retina iia user manual online. Page 38 of the retina iia users manual describes this button as being used for swapping out a partially exposed roll of film.
The modern folding retina cameras, models ia, iia, ib, iic, iiic etc. This postwar iia improved upon prior retina ii versions with the addition of a rapidwind lever, which was coupled to also cock the shutter. This h iia users manual presents information regarding the h iia launch vehicle and its related systems and launch services. The top deck of the iic also is flat across, whereas the earlier iic was stepped. It will either kindle a retina lust of your own, or you will be so satisfied with it that youll never need to try another.