Vintage Kodak Folding Film Camera with Compur-Rapid Shutter
This vintage Kodak folding film camera is offered as a collectable from the mid-twentieth century era. Its chrome-finished top plate and black leatherette-covered body reflect the compact folding design favoured by amateur photographers of the period.
The camera is fitted with a Retina-Xenar 3.5/5cm lens made by Schneider-Kreuznach, which is engraved on the lens mount. The shutter is marked Compur-Rapid and carries a graduated speed scale, with the lens focusing and aperture rings visible around the front element. The folding bellows are shown extended, with the front standard raised. Kodak branding is engraved on the lens front.
Condition and Collector Interest
The camera shows the expected signs of age and handling, with wear to the leatherette covering and some marks to the chrome. The lens elements appear clear, and the lens and shutter assembly appear intact. No guarantee is given as to the operation of the shutter, the bellows or any other mechanism, and buyers should make their own enquiries before bidding.
Items of this type are sought after by collectors of vintage cameras, particularly those interested in Kodak folding models and Compur-Rapid shuttered lenses. Its recognisable Schneider-Kreuznach optics and classic styling make it an attractive display piece or a starting point for a collection.
