{"product_id":"kodak-retina-i-type-143-with-xenon-5cm-f-3-5-lens","title":"Kodak Retina I Type 143 with Xenon 5cm f3.5 Lens and Case","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\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Kodak Retina I Type 143 folding 35mm camera fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenon 5cm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e lens. Produced by Kodak AG in Germany, the Type 143 is a compact, scale‑focus folding camera with a leaf shutter and the classic Retina build quality. This example is fully folding and mechanically functional, with minor optical faults noted.\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: Good (with noted faults)\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\u003cbr\u003eOptics show \u003cstrong\u003eminor haze\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ethin plastic sheet adhered to the rear element\u003c\/strong\u003e. This sheet appears to be \u003cstrong\u003eeasily removable\u003c\/strong\u003e. No deep etching visible. Aperture blades are clean. Focus movement is smooth. Suitable for restoration, servicing or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina I Type 143 folding camera\u003cbr\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenon 5cm f\/3.5 lens (fixed mount)\u003cbr\u003eCase\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 143 is a desirable early post‑war Retina variant, and examples fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003eXenon 5cm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e lens are particularly sought after. The Xenon design offers strong sharpness and classic rendering when serviced.\u003cbr\u003eMinor fungus and removable rear‑element obstructions are common in unrestored Retina lenses and are typically resolved during a standard CLA. This example is ideal for collectors, restorers or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina I Type 143\u003cbr\u003eSchneider‑Kreuznach Xenon 5cm f\/3.5 lens\u003cbr\u003eCompact folding 35mm design\u003cbr\u003eLeaf shutter\u003cbr\u003eGerman‑built Kodak AG construction\u003cbr\u003eMinor fungus in lens\u003cbr\u003ePlastic sheet on rear element (easy removal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO OPTIMISED KEYWORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retina I Type 143\u003cbr\u003eRetina Xenon 5cm f3.5\u003cbr\u003eKodak Retina fungus\u003cbr\u003eRetina folding camera\u003cbr\u003eVintage Kodak AG camera\u003cbr\u003eRetina I 35mm\u003cbr\u003eKodak folding camera\u003cbr\u003eXenon Retina lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095454867798,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP4532_7c614b0a-294b-422a-bfac-6c2b2105c00c.jpg?v=1775977708","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/kodak-retina-i-type-143-with-xenon-5cm-f-3-5-lens","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}