Kodak Retinette

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][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.

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