{"product_id":"kodak-retina-1b-folding-camera-with-xenar-5cm-f-2-8-lens","title":"Kodak Retina IB (Large B) Folding Camera with Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 – Tested","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak \u003cstrong\u003eRetina IB (large B)\u003c\/strong\u003e folding 35mm camera fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f\/2.8\u003c\/strong\u003e lens, presented in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and fully \u003cstrong\u003etested\u003c\/strong\u003e. The camera operates correctly mechanically, but the \u003cstrong\u003eselenium meter is not working\u003c\/strong\u003e. The IB remains a desirable late‑generation Retina folder, featuring a bright viewfinder and the classic compact Retina folding design. A clean, reliable example ideal for collectors and film shooters who meter manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully tested mechanically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter firing correctly across speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades clean and snappy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens optics clean with no haze or fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeter not working\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBellows light‑tight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior in very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery compartment not applicable (fully mechanical camera)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKodak Retina IB (large B) camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 lens (fitted)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Retina folding 35mm design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully mechanical operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and highly portable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses standard \u003cstrong\u003e35mm film\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOLLECTORS NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRetina IB (large B)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the more sought‑after late‑series Retina folders, combining classic German construction with improved ergonomics and a quality Xenar lens. Meter faults are common on selenium‑based cameras and do not affect mechanical operation. Clean, tested examples remain popular among collectors and film enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina IB, Retina folding camera, Xenar 50mm f2.8, vintage Kodak Retina, German 35mm camera UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49639427440982,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP9123.jpg?v=1744571429","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/kodak-retina-1b-folding-camera-with-xenar-5cm-f-2-8-lens","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}