Vintage Kodak Retina Ia 35mm Camera with Original Leather Case
This classic vintage photography setup features a Kodak Retina Ia 35mm film camera, a precision-engineered folding rangefinder camera made in Germany. The camera is housed in its original dark brown genuine leather "ever-ready" carrying case, which features a plush burgundy velvet lining and the iconic embossed "Retina" script on the top. The case includes its original adjustable leather shoulder strap with metal spring clips. The bottom of the leather case is stamped "Made in Germany," matching the high-quality craftsmanship of the camera body itself.
Details
- Brand: Kodak
- Model: Retina Ia
- Type: Folding 35mm film camera
- Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar f/3.5 50mm
- Shutter: Synchro-Compur
- Includes: Camera, brown leather Kodak Retina case, strap, film currently inside camera
- Features: Folding front lens assembly, manual film advance, manual shutter/aperture controls, viewfinder, German-made body
- Material: Metal (Camera body), Genuine Leather (Case), Velvet (Lining)
- Dimensions: 1 3/4" (L) x 5 1/4" (W) x 4" (H)
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
- Condition: Good vintage condition. The camera body shows expected surface wear for its age. The leather case is structurally sound but exhibits significant "character" wear, including scuffing, surface cracking, and a beautiful aged patina. The velvet interior remains clean and vibrant.
HS Code: 9006.53.00.00
Country of Origin: Germany