Kodak Retinette IIa
[1945-1952]

Typical 35mm compact rangefinder from the 1950’s and 1960’s. The Retina and Retinette series of Kodak Cameras made primarily in German and were furnished with high quality lenses and shutters. The big brother of the Retinette is the Retina, it is a very high quality camera and commands a high price on the used market.

Minox B
[1958-1971]

The Minox is the classic subminiature camera with an 8mm x 11mm film format. The original prototype, the Ur-MINOX was invented by Walter Zapp in Latvia in 1936. There have been eight production versions up to and including the current MINOX CLX. Smaller than a cigar and weighing only a few ounces, the MINOX was the camera of choice in the field of espionage. The focusing dial is rated in inches and the various corresponding distances are marked off on the accessory chain. This enabled fast, accurate focusing for document copying. The MINOX B has a built in selenium exposure meter and selectable filters. The unit accepts a small film cartridge and is advanced by sliding the body in a push pull motion.