robert_chadwick Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>Hi, Got a severe case of GAS and aquired a 1951/2 Kodak Retina IIa, wanted one of these for a while, it isnt perfect but it works, film was Legacy Pro 100 B&W developed in 1:50 Rodinal for 12.5 mins, see what you think.... first the camera</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_chadwick Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>Here is first one</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_chadwick Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>second one</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_chadwick Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>Next one</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_chadwick Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>Number 4</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_chadwick Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>number 5</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_chadwick Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>number 6</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_chadwick Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>number 7</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigd Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>Looks like the old box still takes a good picture. I particularly like #4 and #5.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbarayan_prasanna Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>Excellent pictures and creamy tones. Nice looking camera too! Thanks for posting. sp.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_kennedy9 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>I have over a dozen of the various Retina's but could never figure out where the battery goes.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>Nice quality, Robert. The old Xenon seems to be up to it, still. Good full-toned images; those stair pics are great. Many thanks!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>Always admired this model, That Xenon is something to envy. That first picture is something out of Sleepy Hollow! I'm using<br> this film too! I'm relatively happy with it! Sometimes it seems to lack contrast and bad shadow detail...but I later blame my exposure, development, or scanner! Your results are very nice. The camera is beautiful. I hate that this model is (as always)<br> well loved and desired!!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starvy Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>That is a sweet lens. I nearly bought one of these the other day with the 2.8 lens.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj8281 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>A friend of mine gave me one, still need to fix the rangefinder on it. It has waited for awhile and I put a roll in it awhile back thinking that I would zone focus it but haven't gotten around to taking it out anywhere yet.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry b. Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>It is a nice camera, but I would say that you also judge exposure and develop film well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralf_j. Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 <p>Very nice Robert. I especially like the stairway to heaven, looks phenomenal. The IIa is one of the best models to take pictures with today, if retinas are your thing; it is hard to beat that wonderful xenon; I have used it in beach scenes in the tropics and color and resolution are amazing. Thanks for sharing with us.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod_larson Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 <p>The Retina IIa is a fine camera and a joy to use. The only complaint I have is that it is hard<br> to get a grip on the right side because of the way the door opens. The IIc is a little better<br> because it is slightly larger than the IIa.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou_Meluso Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 <p>Nice presentation, Robert! I must of eaten the same thing as you because now I got a bad case of gas too. I like the staircase details very much. Thanks for an interesting post.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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