{"product_id":"kodak-retina-ia-folding-camera-xenar-50mm-f2-8-lens-and-case","title":"Kodak Retina Ia Folding Camera with Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 Lens – With Case – VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak \u003cstrong\u003eRetina Ia\u003c\/strong\u003e folding 35mm camera fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f\/2.8\u003c\/strong\u003e lens, supplied with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal case\u003c\/strong\u003e. A classic mid‑century Retina model featuring a compact folding design, quality German construction and a sharp Xenar Tessar‑type lens. Fully tested, with the exception that the shutter \u003cstrong\u003esticks below 1\/25\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for collectors or film shooters wanting a characterful Retina folder with transparent condition reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera tested; \u003cstrong\u003eshutter sticks below 1\/25\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster speeds operating correctly\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\u003eNo separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBellows light‑tight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase in good condition with typical wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKodak Retina Ia folding camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 lens (fitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal leather case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact folding 35mm camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman‑made Retina construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Tessar‑type optical rendering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for travel, street and general photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses standard \u003cstrong\u003e35mm film\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully mechanical operation (no batteries required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLLECTORS NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Retina Ia is a desirable early folding model, appreciated for its compactness, build quality and the performance of the Xenar 50mm f\/2.8. Examples with honest, clearly disclosed shutter behaviour remain popular among collectors and repair enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina Ia, Retina folding camera, Xenar 50mm f2.8, vintage Kodak Retina, German folding camera, Kodak Retina collector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54152589377878,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP9598_060f8993-38a6-4574-8cdc-bc23e4082a37.jpg?v=1781072463","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/kodak-retina-ia-folding-camera-xenar-50mm-f2-8-lens-and-case","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}