Servicing a Kodak Retina Ia. Part 01

Servicing a damaged Kodak Retina Ia film camera.
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[@poniatowski3547]

You Sir are a magician.

[@anselgreene1922]

What is the tool called that you use to remove the advance lever?

[@daleburrell6273]

You're a real expert- did you take classes to learn this trade?

[@ChrisSherlock]

I trained with Kodak a long, long time ago.

[@daleburrell6273]

@@ChrisSherlock That figures.

[@terryrainer2213]

On my Retina 1a’s viewfinder the front glass is covered in dust on the inside.
I was hoping that I could get to the glass by removing the camera top but at 2’ 17” it looks like the viewfinder is a one piece unit - is that correct?
Also, what is the make and size of the screwdriver that you are using from 1’ 51” to 2’ 06”?
The ones that I have are useless.

[@ChrisSherlock]

No, you can access the glass by removing the single screw on the underside of the top cover. The screwdriver is by Moody, It measures 0.10", 2.54mm. The problem with a lot of cheap screwdrivers is that the tip is too thick to engage the screw slot. You may need to shape the screwdriver tip better.

[@terryrainer2213]

Hi Chris,
Many thanks for the quick reply.
I used my Retina 1 & 1a a lot in the 1970s and now, inspired by a friend who’s gone back to analogue, I’m getting them out of mothballs and into regular use.
I’ve subscribed to your amazing channel.
Once again, many thanks.
@@ChrisSherlock

[@hwntwww]

I shall not be attempting this