1950s Kodak Retina 1B 35mm Camera Type 019 Model 2 With f2.8 50mm Xenar Folding lens

This is a lovely example of a 1950s Kodak Retina 1B 35mm Film Camera Type 019 Model 2 With f2.8 50mm Xenar Folding lens

The camera is in excellent condition with negligible surface scuffs and blemishes. We have not had a film through the camera for many years but all the elements on the camera appear to be working.  A nice photography related collectible!

The name, Retina 1b, is etched on the chrome top along with Made in Germany. The Kodak name and/or Retina is also embossed on the leather at the front and the rear of the camera.

It comes with a brown leather carry case, with a brown leather strap, and some accessories including a separate sports finder with its case,  and a yellow filter lens.

Summary

• Type: Kodak Retina 1B 35mm Film Camera Type 019; serial number: 74974
• Launched in 1957
• Film Size:  35mm 
• Manufactured By:   Kodak AG Dr. Nagel Werk, Germany 
  
• Lens: Schneider Retina-Xenar f: 2.8/50mm / SYNCHRO-COMPUR serial number: 6376825
• Single range Exposure Meter
• Viewfinder
• Press knob on left hand side of the base to unlock the hinged rear panel
• Rectangular, black leatherette covered body, chrome top and base 

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