{"product_id":"kodak-retina-i-type-117-with-xenon-5cm-f3-5-lens","title":"Kodak Retina I Type 119 Folding Camera with Xenon 5cm f3.5","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\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Kodak Retina I Type 119 folding 35mm camera fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenon 5cm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e lens. Produced by Kodak AG in Germany in the late 1930s, the Type 119 is an early Retina variant featuring a compact folding design, leaf shutter and scale‑focus operation. This example has optical haze and slow shutter speeds at the lower settings.\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: Fair\u003cbr\u003eThe camera shows heavy cosmetic wear consistent with age, including marks to the chrome and body panels. Leatherette is intact. The camera folds and locks correctly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShutter is slow at slow speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical for an unrestored leaf shutter and usually resolved during a standard CLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens Condition: Fair\u003cbr\u003eOptics show \u003cstrong\u003ehaze\u003c\/strong\u003e, common in pre‑war Xenon lenses. No deep cleaning marks visible unless otherwise stated. Aperture blades are clean. Focus movement is smooth. Suitable for servicing, restoration or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina I Type 119 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 119 is a desirable early Retina model, produced shortly before the Second World War and fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003eXenon 5cm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e lens, one of Schneider’s classic pre‑war optical designs. Haze and slow shutter speeds are common in unrestored examples and are typically resolved during a routine CLA. These early folding Retinas remain popular with collectors due to their build quality, compact design and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina I Type 119\u003cbr\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenon 5cm f\/3.5 lens\u003cbr\u003ePre‑war Retina model\u003cbr\u003eCompact folding 35mm design\u003cbr\u003eLeaf shutter\u003cbr\u003eHaze in lens\u003cbr\u003eShutter slow at slow speeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO OPTIMISED KEYWORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina I Type 119\u003cbr\u003eRetina 119 Xenon\u003cbr\u003eXenon 5cm f3.5\u003cbr\u003eKodak Retina haze\u003cbr\u003eVintage Kodak AG camera\u003cbr\u003eRetina I 35mm\u003cbr\u003eKodak folding camera\u003cbr\u003ePre‑war Retina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Kodak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095466664278,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP4558_f0b21222-b377-40b0-af24-cabfb63c1382.jpg?v=1775980989","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/kodak-retina-i-type-117-with-xenon-5cm-f3-5-lens","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}