Camera of the Day - Kodak Retina IBS (Type 040)

Recently restored Retina IBS (Type 040)

 

Sn. 59323

Shutter: Compur

Lens: SK Xenar 2.8/45

Ln. 7775474

 

I think someone had had a go at fixing it as there were a number of loose or missing screws. Including the visible one on the end of the top housing.

 

I just need to hunt down a replacement LM cell. Although I think it may have been unique to the model - I may have to see if I can use the internals from an 045 LM to bring the existing one back to life.

 

Repair Notes:

 

- Kodak London service sticker on rear door - Red - 1966.

= Wind mechanism was locked - This camera uses a very different. film release/rod mechanism to earlier Retinas. The sliding plate had corroded both at the rod and top housing ends and was stuck solid. Mechanism, stripped, restored and reinstated.

- Self timer was stuck on - now cleared.

- Shutter now firing on all speeds - speeds sound fairly accurate.

- Aperture moving smoothly but a few marks on rear of blades.

- Lenses clean and clear.

- Flattened strap lug un-bent.

- Pointless dymo labels removed - I like dymo when they serve a purpose.

- Cleaned and tidied.

- There is a tiny chip on black plastic LM surround.

- There are a few tiny dints in the top housing.

Done