{"product_id":"kodak-retina-ib-schneider-kreuznach-retina-xenar-50mm-f-2-8-prime-lens","title":"Kodak Retina Ib - Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 Prime Lens","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eKodak Retina Ib - Good Condition | 35mm Folding Rangefinder Camera | Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 Prime Lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_9724795a7ce5886b-223\"\u003eThe Kodak Retina Ib  is a masterpiece of German precision engineering, representing the pinnacle of Kodak AG's folding camera design. This iconic 35mm viewfinder camera is renowned for its exceptional build quality and its unique folding mechanism that makes it remarkably pocketable when not in use. \u003cspan class=\"citation-359 citation-end-359\"\u003eIt is equipped with the legendary Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 prime lens (S\/N: 4515665), a four-element Tessar-type design that delivers incredible sharpness, high contrast, and the classic \"micro-contrast\" prized by vintage enthusiasts.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e With its smooth Synchro-Compur leaf shutter and bright-line viewfinder, the Retina Ib offers a tactile and deliberate photographic experience that remains a favorite for street and travel photographers who value mechanical perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eSharp Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 prime lens for professional-grade clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003ePrecision Synchro-Compur leaf shutter with speeds from 1s to 1\/500s plus Bulb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eUnique folding \"clamshell\" design for maximum portability and lens protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003eBright, clear viewfinder with parallax correction marks for accurate framing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003eFull flash synchronization at all shutter speeds (X and M sync)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_9724795a7ce5886b-224\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-358 citation-end-358\"\u003eIntegrated film type reminder and rapid film advance lever located on the bottom\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"\u003eRobust, all-metal West German construction with premium leatherette and chrome finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntroductory Paragraph\u003c\/b\u003e The Kodak Retina Ib is a camera for the true analog purist. This specific unit features the f\/2.8 Retina-Xenar (S\/N: 4515665), an optical formula that provides a natural 50mm perspective nearly identical to the human eye. Unlike many folding cameras that feel delicate, the Retina Ib is built like a tank, with a mechanical smoothness that has to be felt to be believed. Its leaf shutter is nearly silent, making it one of the most discreet 35mm cameras ever made for candid street photography. Housed in its original leather case, this Retina is a functional piece of art that bridges the gap between mid-century industrial design and high-performance optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Good condition. The camera body shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with its vintage age. The folding mechanism is firm and locks into place perfectly. The Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 lens is optically clear, free from fungus, haze, or significant scratches. The Synchro-Compur shutter has been tested and fires accurately across the speed range. The viewfinder is clear, and the film advance and rewind mechanisms are fully operational. The leatherette is intact, and the camera comes with its original protective leather case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Retina Ib is often overshadowed by its bigger brothers with meters, but for many, this is the 'purest' Retina to actually use. What I love about this S\/N: 4515665 is the Xenar glass; it produces a very clean, modern-looking image for a lens of its era, with beautiful rendering of black and white tones. It’s the ultimate 'jacket pocket' 35mm camera—you get a full-frame image and professional Schneider optics in a package no larger than a modern smartphone when folded. It is an honest, mechanical companion that rewards the photographer who understands the relationship between light and aperture.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eKodak Retina Ib 35mm Folding Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_9724795a7ce5886b-225\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-357 citation-end-357\"\u003eIntegrated Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f\/2.8 Prime Lens (S\/N: 4515665)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eOriginal Kodak Brown Leather Ever-Ready Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003eOriginal Take-up Spool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eCamera Type: 35mm Viewfinder \/ Rangefinder Style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eFilm Format: 35mm (135)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eLens: 50mm f\/2.8 (Prime Lens)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eShutter: Synchro-Compur Leaf Shutter (1s - 1\/500s + B)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003eFocus Type: Manual Scale Focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003eCategory: 1. 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