Servicing a Kodak Retina Ia. Part 01

[@poniatowski3547]

You Sir are a magician.

[@erlendarnesen4131]

Inherited a Retina 1a and both screws holding the lens door are broke/disappeared. Do you happen to know size/dimensions or if those screws are possible to find? Or is it possible to fix with alternative screw types/size. Understandably that might require some drilling/rethreading?

[@anselgreene]

What is the tool called that you use to remove the advance lever?

[@daleburrell6273]

You're a real expert- did you take classes to learn this trade?

[@ChrisSherlock]

I trained with Kodak a long, long time ago.

[@daleburrell6273]

@@ChrisSherlock That figures.

[@terryrainer2213]

On my Retina 1a’s viewfinder the front glass is covered in dust on the inside. I was hoping that I could get to the glass by removing the camera top but at 2’ 17” it looks like the viewfinder is a one piece unit - is that correct? Also, what is the make and size of the screwdriver that you are using from 1’ 51” to 2’ 06”? The ones that I have are useless.

[@ChrisSherlock]

No, you can access the glass by removing the single screw on the underside of the top cover. The screwdriver is by Moody, It measures 0.10", 2.54mm. The problem with a lot of cheap screwdrivers is that the tip is too thick to engage the screw slot. You may need to shape the screwdriver tip better.

[@terryrainer2213]

Hi Chris, Many thanks for the quick reply. I used my Retina 1 & 1a a lot in the 1970s and now, inspired by a friend who’s gone back to analogue, I’m getting them out of mothballs and into regular use. I’ve subscribed to your amazing channel. Once again, many thanks. @@ChrisSherlock

[@hwntwww]

I shall not be attempting this