Kodak Retinette

Kodak Retinette is a classic series of cameras manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company. They were introduced in 1939 as a less expensive alternative to the Kodak Retina series.^[1] The first models were of the folding type using bellows and their lenses had three elements as compared to the four element Tessar lenses (Greek: Tessera meaning four) of the Retina series.^[2]

The first rigid model of Retinette (Model 022) introduced in 1954. Lens is Schneider Kreuznach Reomar and the shutter is Compur–Rapid. Leather carrying case was included with the camera. A 29.5 mm skylight filter is attached to the lens. The lever on the left of the lens at 9 o' clock is the self-timer actuator. Construction of the body is all-metal, including the film advance lever at the bottom. The lens mounting plate is rectangular.

The first non-folding (rigid) variant was introduced in 1954 with the model 022.^[2] They most often featured Schneider Kreuznach Reomar lenses but, sometimes, Rodenstock Reomar lenses were installed.^[2][3] The Rodenstock lenses were based on the original Schneider Kreuznach triplet (three optical element) design.^[3] Kodak Anastigmat Angénieux lenses were also used especially for the French market.^[4] Common shutters included Compur–Rapid as well as various Pronto, Vero and Kodak models.^[2][5]

Models

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  Retinette model 030 (1958)
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  Retinette IA with Pronto shutter
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  Retinette IA with Prontor 300 S shutter
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  Kodak Retinette model 022 French Edition (Retinette f). The lens is Kodak Anastigmat Angénieux and the shutter is Kodak
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  Kodak Retinette model 022 German Edition

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