KODAK REGENT 620/120 INTERMEDIATE MODEL - $400 (Phoenix)

KODAK REGENT 620/120 INTERMEDIATE MODEL ROLL FILM CAMERA In general, Kodak Regent is a folding coupled rangefinder roll film camera made in Stuttgart, Germany by Kodak AG starting in 1935. The camera was very difficult to manufacture and very expensive for sale, was not exported to the United States, and was in production for a very short period of time. This is a rare intermediate model prototype made between the original very first Regent and Regent II. I bought it in 1965 from a German friend of mine, one of the designers of this model. So this camera has been in my collection for 60 years! This Regent can also take pictures on a type 120 film. The type 120 spool is suitable for this model only in length. The only requirement is that the diameters of the spool flanges of each new roll of film need to be reduced by 2mm. This is because the flanges of the standard type 120 spool have diameters of 25 mm, and the type 620 spools are 23 mm. To do this, the flanges of every new plastic spool with unexposed film wound on it are very easily cut with ordinary, well-sharpened scissors. When cutting, the left blade of the scissors must be pressed tightly against the roll record, smoothly moving them along the diameter of the roll, as shown in the photo. For this purpose, it is best to use scissors with a rounded tip, as can be clearly seen in the attached photographs. This camera does not need any repair, LCA or restoration and is in immaculate (Mint) condition. *Brief Specification. Film Type: 620 and 120 roll film. Eight 6x9cm or sixteen 4.5x6cm exposures per roll, using the 4.5x6 mask that is included. Lens: Xenar 10.5cm f/3.8 Schneider-Kreuznach. Rangefinder: Coupled precision rangefinder. Viewfinder: Flip up optical viewfinder. The viewfinder field of view also includes a 4.5x6 frame. Shutter: Compur leaf shutter with T, B, 1 – 1/250 sec speeds and self timer. *Important feature. When shooting on 120 roll film, you will have to put up with the extra effort of turning the winding knob when winding the film. However, this is nothing compared to the unique feeling of having this camera in your hands and the pleasure of beautiful nostalgic photographs. Not only can you photograph with this splendid camera, but it will also enhance any collection of rare cameras because it works wonderfully and looks amazing. Today it is almost impossible to find any Regent that was cosmetically beautiful and in which absolutely everything was in working order as in this camera.