Kodak Retinette 1A 35mm Folding Camera

Kodak Retinette 1A 35mm Folding Camera - Good Condition | Classic German Folder with Enna Ennatar 50mm f/4.5 and Prontor-S Shutter

The Kodak Retinette 1A is a beautifully crafted German 35mm folding camera from Kodak AG's respected Retinette series — a more accessible sibling to the celebrated Retina lineup that delivers the same elegant folding design and solid German engineering in a practical and pocketable package. The Enna Ennatar 50mm f/4.5 fixed lens is a capable three-element optic that delivers sharp and characterful images with a natural rendering quality suited to everyday and travel photography. The Prontor-S shutter provides reliable and accurate exposures across a range of shutter speeds. Compact when folded and satisfying to use when open, the Retinette 1A is a genuine piece of German photographic history. Serial number SR N350971.

Key Features

• Enna Ennatar 50mm f/4.5 fixed lens — capable German three-element optic
• Prontor-S precision shutter — reliable and accurate mechanical engineering
• Classic 35mm folding design — compact when closed, elegant when open
• Manual focus and exposure control
• Solid all-metal German construction of the highest quality
• A genuine piece of Kodak AG Stuttgart photographic heritage

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing; bellows intact with no visible pinholes; folding mechanism operates smoothly
• Optics: Lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Prontor-S shutter fires correctly across available speeds; aperture blades clean and snappy; focus mechanism operates smoothly

"The Kodak Retinette 1A is one of those classic German folders that rewards the patient photographer with results that genuinely impress. The Ennatar lens delivers sharp and natural images, and the Prontor-S shutter is a masterpiece of mechanical precision. Compact, practical, and beautifully made — a charming and capable piece of German photographic history."

What's Included

• Kodak Retinette 1A folding camera with Enna Ennatar 50mm f/4.5 lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Kodak AG Stuttgart
• Model: Retinette 1A
• Serial Number (Body): SR N350971
• Serial Number (Lens): Not available
• Lens: Enna Ennatar 50mm f/4.5 (fixed)
• Lens Construction: 3 elements in 3 groups
• Shutter: Prontor-S
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/300s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/4.5 – f/16
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Focus: Manual
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.2m
• Filter Thread: 32mm
• Construction: All-metal body with bellows
• Type: Compact Film Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition