Kodak Retina II Folding Rangefinder Camera with 5cm F/3.5 Lens - shutter issue

Description:
The Kodak Retina II is a compact 35mm folding rangefinder camera produced in Germany by Kodak AG in the late 1930s and early 1940s. This model features the highly regarded Ektar 50mm f/3.5 lens in a Compur-Rapid shutter, known for its sharpness and smooth rendering. With its collapsible lens mount and precision engineering, the Retina II was a premium offering in its day. This example is offered for repair or display due to a shutter fault.

Condition:
Overall Condition: Fair – For Repair or Display

• Shutter: Not working; The mechanism will cock, but the shutter is not opening when released.
• Lens: Clean glass; no haze or fungus; aperture blades move freely
• Rangefinder: Appears aligned; viewfinder clear with minor dust
• Bellows: Light-tight and intact
• Exterior: Moderate cosmetic wear; leatherette and chrome show age
• Mechanics: Folding mechanism and film advance operate smoothly

Included:

• Kodak Retina II folding camera
• Ektar 50mm f/3.5 lens in Compur-Rapid shutter
• Original leather cas

Collectors Notes:
The Retina II was Kodak’s first rangefinder-equipped Retina, marking a significant step in compact camera design. The Ektar lens is a Tessar-type optic made in Rochester, USA, and is prized for its quality. This example, with its shutter fault, is ideal for restoration, parts harvesting, or display. A historically significant camera for collectors of early 35mm folding designs.

Key Features:

• Format: 35mm film
• Lens: Kodak Ektar 50mm f/3.5 (Tessar-type)
• Shutter: Compur-Rapid (faulty; speeds from 1s to 1/500s + B)
• Focus: Coupled rangefinder
• Aperture range: f/3.5 to f/16
• Construction: Metal body with leatherette wrap
• Origin: Made in Germany by Kodak AG

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