A comprehensive and current guide that describes and illustrates Kodak cameras from antiques up to today's models.

Illustrated with over 500 color photographs of vintage cameras and many images captured with them, here is a comprehensive book for collectors. It tells the story of photography from the camera obscura to digital imaging, with all the major cameras in-between. Early inventors and photographers are highlighted in a discussion of the evolution of cameras Camera groupings are based on format and function. Collectors will learn how to examine, care for, and test a camera, and will find the current price ranges of classic cameras invaluable. The glossary is a primer for the beginning collector and a refresher for the professional.

An essential book for the Kodak collector by the former curator of the Kodak museum.ÿ 600 cameras listed alphabetically and by type, most illustrated, with technical specification.ÿ Very comprehensive NEW index which will make it more usable for quick reference.

Retina Collector's Guide Fascicle 3: Kodak Retina and Retinette Cameras 1945 - 1954 is a thorough review of all Kodak Retina and Retinette Cameras produced in the post-World War II era until early 1954. A listing of all the identified lens/shutter/market variations for each Retina or Retinette model found in 27+ years of research by the Historical Society for Retina Cameras is present. There are 84 pages with over 250 illustrations and a page containing serial number information versus production month and year found within this book. This is a must for the avid Kodak Retina Camera Collector.

An essential book for Kodak collectors by the former curator of the Kodak museum. 600 cameras are listed alphabetically and by camera type. Most are illustrated, including many of the variations.

A collector's guide to Kodak Retina and Retinette Cameras. This is the first in a series of fascicles. This first fascicle covers the pre-war and war-time produced Kodak Retina and Retinette cameras from 1934 to 1941. For each pre-war and war-time Retina and Retinette camera, the model and Nr. designation, a high-resolution color image, production time, estimate production, lens/shutter/DOF combinations, features and production changes, and historical information are given. The book contains the most up-to-date information known about Retina and Retinette cameras from this time period.This series of Retina Collector's Guides will be indispensable for the avid Kodak Retina camera collector.

This book is the 3rd Fascicle in the series of Retina Collector's Guides from Dr. David L. Jentz. It covers Kodak Retina and Retinette cameras manufactured from 1945 to 1954. There are 84 pages with over 250 images which include detailed photos of production changes, camera manual covers, original camera boxes and special features. Many features of this book have never been published previously. This is a must for the Retina collector as it contains the classic Kodak Retina IIa Type 016.