Kodak Retina II (1937)

Kodak Retina II / 1937

I bought this beautiful little camera from a Retina collector and enthusiast. I understand it was one of the first cameras built to take (Kodak) 35mm film. It has a very nice f2.8 lens and is cometically in very good condition. It is in full working order. It folds up to fit in the palm of your hand.

Thanks to Ismail, the Retina collector who sold me this camera. e has recently informed me that its serial number, 957476, indicates it is the very frst Type 142 Retina II (out of 4,600 odd) to be produced. So it really is a little treasure.

Added to that, I have been delighted with the results of the first film I put through this Retina. Many of the shots are usable - focussing and exposure works as well as many modern SLRs and the quality of the pictures is far beter than I expected.

　

Retina Xenon f2.8 lens

　

　

　

Retina II from above

　

　

　

With lens folded inside

　

　

　

Retina

　

　

　

Takes Kodak film

　

　

　

Retina II front view

　

　

　

Retina II eask back loading

　

　

　

Retina II from the bottom

　

　

　

Me & My Retina II

　

　

　

3-piece with cigarette

　

　

　

Paper man

　

　

　

Art Decco

　　

　　

　

Fleet Street

　

　

　

Over the shoulder

　

　

　

El Vino

　

　

　

A friend

　

　

　

The Temple

　

　

Lunch