{"product_id":"kodak-retina-iia-folding-camera-xenar-50mm-f2-lens-and-case","title":"Kodak Retina IIa Folding Rangefinder Camera Xenar 50mm f\/2 Lens – With Case","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 IIa\u003c\/strong\u003e folding 35mm rangefinder camera fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e lens, supplied with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal case\u003c\/strong\u003e. A classic mid‑century Retina model featuring a compact folding design, coupled rangefinder focusing and a fast f\/2 Xenar lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamera is \u003cstrong\u003etested\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003eshutter issue\u003c\/strong\u003e: the shutter \u003cstrong\u003esticks below 1\/10th\u003c\/strong\u003e. All other speeds fire, but slow speeds are unreliable. Ideal for collectors, display, or users comfortable with a CLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good (with fault)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShutter sticks below 1\/10th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster speeds fire\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\u003eRangefinder patch visible and aligned\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\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 IIa folding camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f\/2 lens (fitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal leather case (tatty and broken in 2 pieces)\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\u003eClassic Retina folding 35mm design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f\/2 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupled rangefinder focusing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman‑made construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, travel‑friendly form factor\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 IIa is one of the most desirable mid‑series Retina folders, combining a fast f\/2 Xenar with a compact, precise rangefinder body. Shutter issues on slow speeds are common on unrestored examples and typically resolved with a CLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina IIa, Retina folding camera, Xenar 50mm f2, vintage Kodak Retina, Retina rangefinder, Kodak Retina collector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54152694006102,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP9751_db3d0216-de56-46bf-99a0-9fde02127a49.jpg?v=1781075659","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/kodak-retina-iia-folding-camera-xenar-50mm-f2-lens-and-case","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}