{"product_id":"kodak-retina-i-type-117-folding-camera-with-xenon-5cm-f3-5","title":"Kodak Retina I Type 117 Folding Camera Xenon 5cm f3.5 Minor Fungus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Kodak Retina I Type 117 folding 35mm camera fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenon 5cm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e lens. Introduced in the mid‑1930s, the Type 117 is one of the earliest Retina models produced by Kodak AG in Germany. It features a compact folding design, leaf shutter and scale‑focus operation. This example is mechanically functional unless otherwise stated, with minor fungus noted in the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate body size\u003cbr\u003eWidth 115 mm\u003cbr\u003eHeight 75 mm\u003cbr\u003eDepth 40 mm (closed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 500 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens details\u003cbr\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenon 5cm f\/3.5\u003cbr\u003e6‑element Xenon design\u003cbr\u003eMinimum focus 1 m\u003cbr\u003ePush‑on filter\/hood fitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good (with optical note)\u003cbr\u003eThe camera shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age, including minor marks to the chrome and body panels. Leatherette is intact. The camera folds and locks correctly. Shutter fires at all speeds. Aperture blades operate correctly. Bellows appear intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens Condition: Fair to Good\u003cbr\u003eOptics show \u003cstrong\u003eminor fungus\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical for an unrestored Xenon lens of this era. \u003cstrong\u003eNo haze present.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aperture blades are clean. Focus movement is smooth. Suitable for display, collection or servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina I Type 117 folding camera\u003cbr\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenon 5cm f\/3.5 lens (fixed mount)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other items included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLLECTORS NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Retina I Type 117 is one of the earliest and most historically significant Retina models, marking the beginning of Kodak’s 35mm system camera line. The \u003cstrong\u003eXenon 5cm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e lens is a desirable early Schneider design, offering classic pre‑war rendering. Minor fungus is common in lenses of this age and typically resolved during a standard CLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina I Type 117\u003cbr\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenon 5cm f\/3.5 lens\u003cbr\u003eEarly pre‑war Retina model\u003cbr\u003eCompact folding 35mm design\u003cbr\u003eLeaf shutter\u003cbr\u003eGerman‑built Kodak AG construction\u003cbr\u003eMinor fungus in lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO OPTIMISED KEYWORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina I Type 117\u003cbr\u003eRetina 117 Xenon\u003cbr\u003eXenon 5cm f3.5\u003cbr\u003eKodak Retina fungus\u003cbr\u003eVintage Kodak AG camera\u003cbr\u003eRetina I 35mm\u003cbr\u003eKodak folding camera\u003cbr\u003ePre‑war Retina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095552844118,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP4541_9b0c4fc8-d554-4c33-84b1-b18222a514ca.jpg?v=1775981144","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/kodak-retina-i-type-117-folding-camera-with-xenon-5cm-f3-5","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}