Kodak Retina Reflex Camera

PART OF:: The Kodak Museum Collection

Made:: 1956-1958 in Dresden

maker:: Kodak AG

Solid body single lens reflex camera for 35mm film 24 x 36mm. Fitted with a Scneider Kreuznach Retina Xenon coated lens F: 50mm f/2-22 Serial No 5116148. Synchro-compur shutter Serial No 2813011. Front cell interchangeable for wide andle or telephoto elements. Helical focusing. Reflex viewing, ground glass screen incorporating split image rangefinder. X and M synchronisation delayed action. Depth of field scale. Film type scale on rewind knob. Accessory show. Lever wind. Photoelectric meter built in. Calibrated for EV scale, DIN and ASA Serial No.87307. Hot Shoe fitting. Kodak AG 1956-1958.

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Category:: Photographic Technology

Collection:: Kodak Collection

Object Number:: 1990-5036/3927

Materials:: glass, metal (unknown) and leatherette

Measurements:: overall: 95 mm x 135 mm x 66 mm,

type:: single lens reflex camera and 35mm camera

credit:: The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

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