My Newly Acquired Full Frame Camera
Nov 18, 2018 11:26:59 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
I have always loved the Kodak Retina series of cameras. They were superbly designed pieces of equipment. Pocketable and elegantly constructed. My admiration doesn't extend to the Retina Reflex series, though.
Nov 18, 2018 11:46:38 #
The Sigma web site has a short video about just that camera.
Here's the link: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/about/blur/
(Bring a tissue)
Here's the link: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/about/blur/
(Bring a tissue)
Nov 18, 2018 12:47:26 #
tiphareth51
Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
Such a terrific find! I hope you post some photos soon.
Nov 18, 2018 12:48:19 #
Nov 18, 2018 13:41:45 #
BebuLamar wrote:
This is mine
Babu,
A nice way to display a design classic. And she's still the star of the piece. The Retia's were the absolute top of the line in the day. My dad and I were Kodak bigots at the time and I, as a young teen, had a Pony with a plastic body REAL Glass Kodar (I believe) lens and scale focusing. Dad had a Signet which was below the Retina, but with a Schneider lens, coupled rangefinder, but I don't remember if there was a meter. I remember using a hand held GE meter and later a Luna Pro.
Thanks for posting, Ron. You made me remember my dad, who was in all ways a great mentor, photographically was the least of them, in the fondest way.
C
Nov 18, 2018 13:47:15 #
Nov 18, 2018 13:48:36 #
No card slots, but a dial on top that one can point an indicator to the type of sensor they're using.
--Bob
--Bob
Cany143 wrote:
Nice find, Bob. Those Schneiders are pds (pretty damn sharp). The burning question, though, is: does it have two card slots???
Nov 18, 2018 13:50:05 #
Jack, I've got the remaining amount of 100' of Delta 400 I'll be using in the very near future.
--Bob
--Bob
Wilderness Images wrote:
That looks awesome Bob, I'm sure you will get some film in it soon, can't wait to see some results.
Jack
Jack
Nov 18, 2018 13:52:29 #
Bill, unfortunately I don't know the type number, other than the IIa on top of the camera. If you know how to tell the type, please let me know.
--Bob
--Bob
burkphoto wrote:
Do you know which Type Number? There were five sequential production runs at five factories — two before WWII and the rest after.
Nov 18, 2018 14:48:16 #
Nov 18, 2018 14:51:36 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
If the lens is clear that FSLR will do extremely well ... if someone knows how to shoot.
Nov 18, 2018 15:28:20 #
Thanks, Bob. It'll be put to good use shortly.
--Bob
--Bob
Dr.Nikon wrote:
Wow .., what a beautiful III ...thnx for sharing the pic
Nov 18, 2018 15:29:44 #
The lens was the first thing I checked when looking at the camera. Clear and no scratches. Next, the shutter speeds. It all checked out nicely. So, it's good to use. It should be fun.
--Bob
--Bob
LWW wrote:
If the lens is clear that FSLR will do extremely well ... if someone knows how to shoot.
Nov 18, 2018 15:34:03 #
rmalarz wrote:
Kodak Retina IIa
--Bob
--Bob
Now that's what I call "full frame"....
Nov 18, 2018 15:48:57 #
Thanks for looking and commenting, Chris.
--Bob
--Bob
chrisg-optical wrote:
Now that's what I call "full frame"....
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