I am currently 78 years old. My father gave me this camera as my first camera in about 1960. I used it mostly for outdoor shots using ASA 100 Kodak film 125 sec shutter speed at f 5.6-f11. Didn't have a light meter--just estimated. Excellent camera. Has a fantastic Schneider leaf shutter lens that I feel is equal to Zeiss. The leaf shutter lens can be synch'd with flash just like the earlier Hassleblads. I later became a professional horse show photographer and could use this camera to put a shine on the horse's coat as they trotted by due to the flash being able to be synched with the camera at all shutter speeds. Great little fun camera.
Happy to see the tripod arrived. Also, there's a guy named Chris Sherlock on YT. He runs retina rescue in New Zeland. He is like the rockstar of kodak repair and maintanance. In one of his video series he fully serviced a camera that had an ants nest inside. Highly recommended. He narrates everything he does so well and teaches a ton.
During Covid so far I have collected 15 Kodak Retina, Retinette and Retinett Reflex Models. Many still work and I and refurbishing a few. A new hobby was born last March. By the way I love your channel and have been a subscriber since last year. This show was featured on a Facebook Retina Group.
Fixed a lot of these back in the day. Reliable and solidly built. Probably the best camera Kodak made. Very easy to fix and will certainly outlast the tripod.
These are such underrated little cameras, beautifully built and take great pictures. My iia is favourite to slip into my coat pocket when going for a walk, great street shooter.
For fun I buy Kodak Retina’s and rebuild them. I have like 15 of them. Some I keep, some I sell. I love Rangefinder cameras, but then I purchased the Retina 1 A the early 1950’s one. Its not a rangefinder. Its a point and shoot. I thought the camera was a joke because it didn’t have a rangefinder mechanism. It comes in 2 versions. A 50mm f3.5 and a 50mm f2.8. Once you fall in love with ZONE FOCUSING its like an Epiphany. It makes photography even more fun with any camera you own. The photos from these Retinas are a wonderful crisp secret. Great video. Always get the shutter rebuilt. You cant imagine the grime inside there.
Old Schneider lenses = Awesomeness! I have an old Retinette myself. Same lens as yours, I think. Belonged to my wife's great aunt. I was very surprised by the results when I tried it for the first time as well. Added to my Schneider addiction problem, haha!
the retinette 1b was my first film camera (i still own it) and as someone who is still new to film i managed to nail almost every image when it came to focusing. ive just bought a chinon cs and i found your channel because of that. great vids.
If you like Kodak Retinette, you will love Kodak Retina Reflex II F, and you will really, really love Kodak Retina reflex S. I have both and I can say that these are wonderful cameras and they produce wonderful photos 🙂 And the quality and ingenuity of the workmanship of the Kodak Retina Reflex S is amazing!!!
You gotta love old cameras like that. I have a handful of different fully manual viewfinder cameras myself. It's such a great feeling to shoot an entire roll of film over a couple of weeks, having to think about everything for each shot and then get the result in the shape of 36 great photos after development. More modern SLRs are great fun too, but for everyday carry along you can't beat the old beauties.
I was given a Retinette 1a as a gift from my late uncle and fell in love with them, I must have about 20 at the moment, one ready to go when the rain stops.
Man I learn something every time with you , MASTER BOSS and ROCKSTAR .....I will be checking my little leaf shutter cams with Parchment paper and a loupe now too....................thanks ....
I just picked up a NIKONOS III for cheap, this is an underwater camera and I just wanted it for walking in full rain doing some BLACK and WHITE ...............
I have the Retinette 1B and it's a belter - top shutter speed is 1/500th, light meter is really accurate, takes smashing pics and I use a cold shoe rangefinder accessory to get accurate distances, works a treat
Love mine, it’s so simple to shoot. I just bought a small laser rangefinder to help with precise focusing, will see how that goes. Otherwise just f/11-16 and guess.
Looking at the old advertisement for the camera reminded me of how Kodak would value add to the camera kit. You got everything to start shooting right away.
That Radionar is a good lens. I've owned several of them (still got at least one around here somewhere on my Balda Jubilette) -- it does very well for an 1870s design (yes, that's *eighteen-seventies* ). From about f/5.6 to f/16 there's almost nothing to choose between that lens and a much more expensive one. And you've got a 60+ year old camera with a shutter that's accurate to top speed -- that's a rarity in itself. I'm going to bet that the shutter release disconnect you fixed happened about the time you were born, and the camera sat in granddad's sock drawer for fifty years, waiting for someone to get around to fixing it, until the old man died and all his camera stuff went to the charity shop. Whatever theory you like, though, that's a fine little camera. Stick your shoe-mount rangefinder on top, got out in a good light, and have fun!
I thought the same! Doesn't work. They put it in a box. I had no hope I would fix it but the top casing I could see was so easy to remove and somewhere inside I might find the problem. Lucky me
Very nice video!This is a really great little camera with a great lens! Worth buying if found in good condition. This is confirmed, among others, by the collectors of these cameras, whom I met on facebook group "Kodak Retina and Retinette ..."
we used to call those leather cases, never ready cases. by the time you get your camera out, the shot is gone, but the bottom part is good protection for the body.
The Retinette 1B case isn’t too bad, or I’m just used to it now. Got a retina iiiC and the combination of case, opening the front, reading the light meter, dialing the EV, choosing the shutter / aperture combo, focusing then composing is doing my head in!
My dad gave me one he had since he was a teens it still work although it has been stepped on by a camel but the only damage done to it is the viewing window the lens is untouched it takes amazing photos I have about 500 photos taken on that and they are very nice quality the one with errors are usually done by me
Very interesting video thank you. I have been a passionate photographer for 50 years and love my old gear. I have the Kodak, Ilford Sporsman and Adox cameras which are all probably the same cameras with different badges.
Thanks so much for this breakdown! I just picked up this camera at a flea market after hunting for a 35mm like this. So excited to get shooting and trying it out. I wish you'd gone into a bit more info on zone focusing with this camera, but I'm a novice to the idea of zone focusing, so maybe when I do some more research on the topic I'll better understand what you've gone over. Thanks again! PS I had to laugh at your use of Tickateeboo, I'm Canadian and it took me a minute to know what you meant, but I got it!
Onya Roger. Great stuff. I have a Zeiss Ikon Contaflex BC and use it in the same way. It is satisfying to see the results. Thanks for another A class presentation. Your B roll segments are awesome.
Great video as usual! I just got a Retina IIa that looks fantastic... except for lens fungus. What b&w film would you recommend (probably high contrast?) to lessen the possible effects when I shoot my first roll? The entire lens looks like it's been sprinkled with fairy dust, hahaha. Look internal. Hey, wish I had enough sense to develop and print my own stuff like you do. You rock.
Your vlogs get better and better ! :-) Very pro intro... Love the shop front mock up :-))))) Any chance you could post a link or name the background music please? Excellent !!!!
Thanks for the lovely video! Could you pls suggest any good antique shops or other places where I can get cameras for around this price?(London) Thanks a lot!
There is a small but active facebook group called "Kodak Retina and Retinette Camera Lovers" with many knowledgeable people who are very happy to help new owners of these fine cameras.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss You know what, that says something I didn't notice that. I mean, at that point, I was still having a blast you did that edit, so when that dude was coming in, I just barely remembered something quick came pass a split second before and I was too lazy to rewind to see how you handled that, and I was waiting to see how you'd handle that dude. On a tangential note, I do have a question. How long does it take for you to dev a one roll/canister of a film? I mean, apart from the net dev/stop/fix time, there's the fixed cost time of setup, mix, handling, cleanup, etc. How quickly do you manage that?
Blink and you miss the van. The guy stuck out like a sore thumb! Interesting question. If you asked me in the pub I'd have said about half hour. Thinking about it it's much longer! I clean up as I go along so after fixing all other jugs and chems are back in there place. By the time the film is washed the whole area is clean. Then rinse aid, hanging film to dry, final wash of tank and reel, then cutting the film for the sleeves. I'd say for an 8 minute Development (not inc stop & fix), probably... From camera to tank - 5min Three jug prep - 10 min (including getting dev to temp) DEV, STOP, FIX - 15min (8 min dev time) Wash film - 5 min (during this time dev area is clear) Rinse Aid, hang film, wash tank and reel - 10 min Cut film into sleeves - 3 min So I'd say 45 minutes give or take. Way off my pub chat. This video took 2 days to make.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Interesting, my experience is that I can manage that in an hour, which always seems too long for me. Even more annoying thing is that if I dev a second (or third) film right after that, it's not much shorter then two hours (maybe 1:45 give or take - the last time I checked). So I wanted to know if I was unnaturaly slow or if that's somewhat normal.
It's all similar price. Kentmere is slightly cheaper. But if its for practice have a look on Facebook market place. I'm often seeing out of date paper on there very cheap. Usually it's collection only but I've managed to get it posted to me.
It has no light meter. No matter what film you put in it the camera won't know what it is. So there is no setting for iso. You'll need a handheld meter or go by the sunny 16 👍
1. Checking shutter speeds by shooting a static object and comparing the results. 2. Checking focus of an old lens/camera by useing some greaseproof paper. Why didnt I even think of these simple and obvious techniques? Lol I'm still considering making a shutter speed timer out of a raspberry pi, but this simple method I can use now! Oh and thanks for blurring that photo of the camera with a lightbulb stuffed in its lens. Al though I understand the creative idea behind this, that is to say the camera was made to capture light now it emits light, I have to cover my eyes when I see such an abomination!
Retinas and Retinettes are excellent. Check out @Chris Sherlock on the UA-cams. He’s an ex Kodak repair man and does videos of himself servicing all things Kodak retina 👍🏼
Haha! The SFLab Shop is FAKE! Passing car runs behind the SLab window placard! And some minutes later the shop got a new owner! Now getting more serious! All Kodak Retinas were produced in Stuttgart Germany. The Schneider lens had been produced in Bad Kreuznach, a small town in the neighborhood I live.
I am currently 78 years old. My father gave me this camera as my first camera in about 1960. I used it mostly for outdoor shots using ASA 100 Kodak film 125 sec shutter speed at f 5.6-f11. Didn't have a light meter--just estimated. Excellent camera. Has a fantastic Schneider leaf shutter lens that I feel is equal to Zeiss. The leaf shutter lens can be synch'd with flash just like the earlier Hassleblads. I later became a professional horse show photographer and could use this camera to put a shine on the horse's coat as they trotted by due to the flash being able to be synched with the camera at all shutter speeds. Great little fun camera.
Thanks for that Joyce. I will at sometime try the flash sync out. I bet a Horse Show Photographer was fun!
Happy to see the tripod arrived. Also, there's a guy named Chris Sherlock on YT. He runs retina rescue in New Zeland. He is like the rockstar of kodak repair and maintanance. In one of his video series he fully serviced a camera that had an ants nest inside. Highly recommended. He narrates everything he does so well and teaches a ton.
Really kind of you
Thanks Janne
During Covid so far I have collected 15 Kodak Retina, Retinette and Retinett Reflex Models. Many still work and I and refurbishing a few. A new hobby was born last March. By the way I love your channel and have been a subscriber since last year. This show was featured on a Facebook Retina Group.
thats some collection!
Fixed a lot of these back in the day. Reliable and solidly built. Probably the best camera Kodak made. Very easy to fix and will certainly outlast the tripod.
Encouraging. Thanks.
If have one how much would it sell? The timer works but the leather bag is damaged
Liked your shop (with own brand film) and the pasing truck reveal, nice touch!
These are such underrated little cameras, beautifully built and take great pictures. My iia is favourite to slip into my coat pocket when going for a walk, great street shooter.
@5:02 love the updated shop signs ;)
For fun I buy Kodak Retina’s and rebuild them. I have like 15 of them. Some I keep, some I sell. I love Rangefinder cameras, but then I purchased the Retina 1 A the early 1950’s one. Its not a rangefinder. Its a point and shoot. I thought the camera was a joke because it didn’t have a rangefinder mechanism. It comes in 2 versions. A 50mm f3.5 and a 50mm f2.8. Once you fall in love with ZONE FOCUSING its like an Epiphany. It makes photography even more fun with any camera you own. The photos from these Retinas are a wonderful crisp secret. Great video. Always get the shutter rebuilt. You cant imagine the grime inside there.
I've tried repairing old cameras! Once I get into the guts I get lost and give them away to someone who can. Nice collection!
Your lucky day roger. New camera AND tripod. Loved the intro, especially the smoke! Your shop didn’t last long ha ha.
That van ripped the sign away!
Ha ha. Clever stuff Roger!
Old Schneider lenses = Awesomeness!
I have an old Retinette myself. Same lens as yours, I think. Belonged to my wife's great aunt. I was very surprised by the results when I tried it for the first time as well. Added to my Schneider addiction problem, haha!
You could always take your accessory rangefinder with you to measure the distance :-) It saves some of that guesswork! Fantastic video as always!
the retinette 1b was my first film camera (i still own it) and as someone who is still new to film i managed to nail almost every image when it came to focusing.
ive just bought a chinon cs and i found your channel because of that.
great vids.
If you like Kodak Retinette, you will love Kodak Retina Reflex II F, and you will really, really love Kodak Retina reflex S.
I have both and I can say that these are wonderful cameras and they produce wonderful photos 🙂
And the quality and ingenuity of the workmanship of the Kodak Retina Reflex S is amazing!!!
You gotta love old cameras like that.
I have a handful of different fully manual viewfinder cameras myself.
It's such a great feeling to shoot an entire roll of film over a couple of weeks, having to think about everything for each shot and then get the result in the shape of 36 great photos after development.
More modern SLRs are great fun too, but for everyday carry along you can't beat the old beauties.
I was given a Retinette 1a as a gift from my late uncle and fell in love with them, I must have about 20 at the moment, one ready to go when the rain stops.
I have my grandmother's Retinette 1B. You have inspired me to get out and use it. I have even found a user manual online. Thanks
You are so welcome!
Great video, Kodak Retina and Retinette are fantastic cameras. I have 42 different models and lens configurations in my collection.
42!! Amazing
Very interesting video,thanks. I have a Retinette 1B since 1965 and hadn't any problem with it .
I inherited one from a great aunt in the 1990s. Had its first CLA since then a few years ago, and the second one last year. Works like a charm.
Man I learn something every time with you , MASTER BOSS and ROCKSTAR .....I will be checking my little leaf shutter cams with Parchment paper and a loupe now too....................thanks ....
I just picked up a NIKONOS III for cheap, this is an underwater camera and I just wanted it for walking in full rain doing some BLACK and WHITE ...............
ua-cam.com/video/x5Kuoro32n8/v-deo.html
here is a guy describing the actual camera
Nice! you got a good find there! Another one to add to your arsenal!
I have the Retinette 1B and it's a belter - top shutter speed is 1/500th, light meter is really accurate, takes smashing pics and I use a cold shoe rangefinder accessory to get accurate distances, works a treat
Love mine, it’s so simple to shoot. I just bought a small laser rangefinder to help with precise focusing, will see how that goes. Otherwise just f/11-16 and guess.
Very Cool Roger, Love the intro and your Photo Shop. Nice Camera Too. Cheers 🍻 to shooting different camera's, part of the fun of shooting film.
Cheers mate
Looking at the old advertisement for the camera reminded me of how Kodak would value add to the camera kit. You got everything to start shooting right away.
I suppose it was an attractive package for the family camera. Like what we know as "Bundles" today
That is my dad's camera! 😲😍 all my childhood photos were taken with that camera 😄💙
Brilliant, love the cameras from the 50/60s. Great video thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it
That Radionar is a good lens. I've owned several of them (still got at least one around here somewhere on my Balda Jubilette) -- it does very well for an 1870s design (yes, that's *eighteen-seventies* ). From about f/5.6 to f/16 there's almost nothing to choose between that lens and a much more expensive one. And you've got a 60+ year old camera with a shutter that's accurate to top speed -- that's a rarity in itself. I'm going to bet that the shutter release disconnect you fixed happened about the time you were born, and the camera sat in granddad's sock drawer for fifty years, waiting for someone to get around to fixing it, until the old man died and all his camera stuff went to the charity shop.
Whatever theory you like, though, that's a fine little camera. Stick your shoe-mount rangefinder on top, got out in a good light, and have fun!
I thought the same! Doesn't work. They put it in a box. I had no hope I would fix it but the top casing I could see was so easy to remove and somewhere inside I might find the problem. Lucky me
I got Retina IIa with xenon f/2 5cm and I really use it and thinking about selling it. great video btw
Very nice video!This is a really great little camera with a great lens! Worth buying if found in good condition. This is confirmed, among others, by the collectors of these cameras, whom I met on facebook group "Kodak Retina and Retinette ..."
What an intro, that was epic with that sound and that video work
we used to call those leather cases, never ready cases. by the time you get your camera out, the shot is gone, but the bottom part is good protection for the body.
The old 'never ready' cases. Guaranteed to make the most experienced photographer look like a complete dork trying to get it back on again ;-)
The Retinette 1B case isn’t too bad, or I’m just used to it now. Got a retina iiiC and the combination of case, opening the front, reading the light meter, dialing the EV, choosing the shutter / aperture combo, focusing then composing is doing my head in!
My dad gave me one he had since he was a teens it still work although it has been stepped on by a camel but the only damage done to it is the viewing window the lens is untouched it takes amazing photos I have about 500 photos taken on that and they are very nice quality the one with errors are usually done by me
If you ever decide to franchise the shop ... ;)
Score! Got to love picking up an old old classic and successfully producing great images
Very interesting video thank you. I have been a passionate photographer for 50 years and love my old gear. I have the Kodak, Ilford Sporsman and Adox cameras which are all probably the same cameras with different badges.
"jedi of the forest" lol.
Thanks so much for this breakdown! I just picked up this camera at a flea market after hunting for a 35mm like this.
So excited to get shooting and trying it out.
I wish you'd gone into a bit more info on zone focusing with this camera, but I'm a novice to the idea of zone focusing, so maybe when I do some more research on the topic I'll better understand what you've gone over. Thanks again!
PS I had to laugh at your use of Tickateeboo, I'm Canadian and it took me a minute to know what you meant, but I got it!
Onya Roger. Great stuff. I have a Zeiss Ikon Contaflex BC and use it in the same way. It is satisfying to see the results. Thanks for another A class presentation. Your B roll segments are awesome.
Cool, thanks
It's the Schneider lenses that get you. Excellent quality. I have one with a 45mm 3.5 Schneider Roamar lens.
1959... it's younger than me.... and I see you have a SFlab shop in your town 😂😂
wooow. shots are great. thanks for review. great camera.
Thanks for watching Dan
I found one at a thrift store. Once you get used to the bottom winder, they are a sweet little camera. Need to shoot it more.
Great video as usual! I just got a Retina IIa that looks fantastic... except for lens fungus. What b&w film would you recommend (probably high contrast?) to lessen the possible effects when I shoot my first roll? The entire lens looks like it's been sprinkled with fairy dust, hahaha. Look internal. Hey, wish I had enough sense to develop and print my own stuff like you do. You rock.
would like to see how you created the opening video sequence about the Retinette. Looks like you have some production chaps.
lol, just me.
Those Retina & Retinette cameras can be addictive...
Is it possible to set the shutter speed only after the shutter is cocked?
Thanks
5:03 - SFLaB brick and mortar shop, not that online shop rubbish, nice touch ;-)
This is the next camera to blow up in popularity and value.
Hey I have that same tripod! Mine is the red version, though that orange is looking sharp.
Wo t miss me in the dark that's for sure
Your vlogs get better and better ! :-) Very pro intro... Love the shop front mock up :-))))) Any chance you could post a link or name the background music please? Excellent !!!!
Etherial_Choir_Ascends UA-cam music studio
REALLY nice video as always！Love cheap，simple，light weight cameras ，too. They yields quite good results，and easy to be maintenaced
Don't have the Retinette, but I do have the Kodak Retina IIa - folder with rangefinder.
Beautiful cameras and really nice lenses on them.
Thanks for the lovely video! Could you pls suggest any good antique shops or other places where I can get cameras for around this price?(London) Thanks a lot!
Nice review, I have 2-3 of these cameras and they do a wonderful job when I do my part.
I have a couple of these great cameras great video do like the shop sign
L’ho avuta! Che ricordi….
I have to agree 100% with a tripod. I have two of them are the best tripods I’ve ever bought
👍First from NZ ...got a few of these in my collection 🙂
There is a small but active facebook group called "Kodak Retina and Retinette Camera Lovers" with many knowledgeable people who are very happy to help new owners of these fine cameras.
Opening music reminds me of Sven Helbig's "i eat the sun and drink the rain" strongly.
clever bastard at 5:25, not wanting to mask that dude out :)
A car caught me out at 5:23
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss You know what, that says something I didn't notice that. I mean, at that point, I was still having a blast you did that edit, so when that dude was coming in, I just barely remembered something quick came pass a split second before and I was too lazy to rewind to see how you handled that, and I was waiting to see how you'd handle that dude.
On a tangential note, I do have a question. How long does it take for you to dev a one roll/canister of a film? I mean, apart from the net dev/stop/fix time, there's the fixed cost time of setup, mix, handling, cleanup, etc. How quickly do you manage that?
Blink and you miss the van. The guy stuck out like a sore thumb!
Interesting question. If you asked me in the pub I'd have said about half hour. Thinking about it it's much longer! I clean up as I go along so after fixing all other jugs and chems are back in there place. By the time the film is washed the whole area is clean. Then rinse aid, hanging film to dry, final wash of tank and reel, then cutting the film for the sleeves. I'd say for an 8 minute Development (not inc stop & fix), probably...
From camera to tank - 5min
Three jug prep - 10 min (including getting dev to temp)
DEV, STOP, FIX - 15min (8 min dev time)
Wash film - 5 min (during this time dev area is clear)
Rinse Aid, hang film, wash tank and reel - 10 min
Cut film into sleeves - 3 min
So I'd say 45 minutes give or take. Way off my pub chat.
This video took 2 days to make.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Interesting, my experience is that I can manage that in an hour, which always seems too long for me. Even more annoying thing is that if I dev a second (or third) film right after that, it's not much shorter then two hours (maybe 1:45 give or take - the last time I checked). So I wanted to know if I was unnaturaly slow or if that's somewhat normal.
Smena 6 is even cheaper, It's maybe ugly, but it's my first 35mm camera, and I still kinda love it.
I had to preemptively reinforce the plastic advance lever on my Retinette with steel epoxy. Don't let the lever snap off!
Ouch!
Kodak Retinas are a great way to spend a lot of money quite quickly. Don't know what it is about them but camera hoarders seem to go nuts for them.
Get one if you dare... :-)
nice cinematic intro :D
The intro music reminded me of The Crown
Love the review
I am looking for a cheap paper for contact sheets and having some fun ... which one would you suggest?
It's all similar price. Kentmere is slightly cheaper. But if its for practice have a look on Facebook market place. I'm often seeing out of date paper on there very cheap. Usually it's collection only but I've managed to get it posted to me.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Thanks, Boss.
Hey! I just got one myself. It'sidentical. I just don't know how toset ISO on it. Can you help?
It has no light meter. No matter what film you put in it the camera won't know what it is. So there is no setting for iso. You'll need a handheld meter or go by the sunny 16 👍
Very nice esthetic intro!
Hi! Do you think it’s able to shoot expired film ?
as long as the film is in good condition and not brittle yes.
£22 10s in 1959 is about £535 in 2020 money, so not cheap, which probably explains why this little Kodak camera in the video works so well.
That's not bad money then when you look at todays camera prices. Someone suggested the firing pin broke in the 70s and it's been boxed since then.
can i get one in 120 film?
Dot think so
I don't know how you manage to one up your previous intro, every time
It has a Real Tessar lens!
1. Checking shutter speeds by shooting a static object and comparing the results.
2. Checking focus of an old lens/camera by useing some greaseproof paper.
Why didnt I even think of these simple and obvious techniques? Lol I'm still considering making a shutter speed timer out of a raspberry pi, but this simple method I can use now!
Oh and thanks for blurring that photo of the camera with a lightbulb stuffed in its lens. Al though I understand the creative idea behind this, that is to say the camera was made to capture light now it emits light, I have to cover my eyes when I see such an abomination!
Lol to the Sflab Photography store
Retinas and Retinettes are excellent. Check out @Chris Sherlock on the UA-cams. He’s an ex Kodak repair man and does videos of himself servicing all things Kodak retina 👍🏼
Thanks!
That Intro ! : )
Looks like the other budder suffered the same fate as the last one.
The person(s) that mods old cameras into light fixtures should be likewise modified!
I don't like it when peoples turn old cameras into lamps. with a defective one it is ok but with a functioning one it is a shame
nothing more depressing than seeing a nice film camera turned into a lamp !!!
I get it. They think they are obsolete and no one will ever use them.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss imagine finding a Nikon F or a Leica M3 with a bulb sticking out........ 😂😂😂😳😳😳
£22 10s... I wonder how much that is in today's money.
£22 10s in 1959 is about £535 in 2020 money, so not cheap.
Haha! The SFLab Shop is FAKE! Passing car runs behind the SLab window placard! And some minutes later the shop got a new owner!
Now getting more serious! All Kodak Retinas were produced in Stuttgart Germany. The Schneider lens had been produced in Bad Kreuznach, a small town in the neighborhood I live.