{"product_id":"kodak-retinette-type-017-35mm-camera-with-angenieux-50mm-f3-5-lens","title":"Kodak Retinette Type 017 35mm Camera with Angenieux 50mm f3.5 Lens","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 Retinette Type 017 35mm viewfinder camera fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003eAngénieux 50mm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e lens. Produced by Kodak AG in Germany between 1954 and 1956, the Type 017 is an early Retinette variant featuring a top‑plate shutter release, cold shoe and compact metal‑bodied construction. The Angénieux‑equipped examples are among the rarest and most desirable versions of the Retinette line.\u003cbr\u003eThis example has a shutter fault at slow speeds and comes with its original case and instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate body size\u003cbr\u003eWidth 120 mm\u003cbr\u003eHeight 80 mm\u003cbr\u003eDepth 55 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 520 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens details\u003cbr\u003eAngénieux 50mm f\/3.5\u003cbr\u003eFrench‑made optical design\u003cbr\u003eMinimum focus approx. 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 shutter fault)\u003cbr\u003eThe camera shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age, including minor marks to the chrome and body panels. Leatherette is intact. Film advance is smooth. Viewfinder is clear unless otherwise noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShutter sticks below 1\/10 sec\u003c\/strong\u003e, a common issue on unrestored leaf shutters and typically resolved during a standard CLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens Condition: Very Good (update if faults apply)\u003cbr\u003eOptics are generally clean for age. No haze or fungus unless otherwise stated. Aperture blades are clean. Focus movement is smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retinette Type 017 camera\u003cbr\u003eAngénieux 50mm f\/3.5 lens (fixed mount)\u003cbr\u003eOriginal case\u003cbr\u003eOriginal instructions\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 \u003cstrong\u003eType 017\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most sought‑after early Retinette models due to its clean top‑plate layout and robust construction. Examples fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003eAngénieux 50mm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e lens are significantly rarer than the Schneider‑equipped versions and are prized for their distinctive rendering and French optical heritage.\u003cbr\u003eThe slow‑speed shutter sticking is typical for cameras of this age and is usually resolved with a routine CLA. The inclusion of the original case and instructions adds to its appeal for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retinette Type 017\u003cbr\u003eAngénieux 50mm f\/3.5 lens\u003cbr\u003eCold shoe and top‑plate shutter release\u003cbr\u003eCompact German‑built body\u003cbr\u003eLeaf shutter\u003cbr\u003eShutter sticks below 1\/10 sec\u003cbr\u003eIncludes case and instructions\u003cbr\u003eDesirable Angénieux optical variant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO OPTIMISED KEYWORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodak Retinette Type 017\u003cbr\u003eRetinette Angenieux\u003cbr\u003eAngenieux 50mm f3.5\u003cbr\u003eKodak Retinette shutter fault\u003cbr\u003eVintage Kodak AG camera\u003cbr\u003eRetinette 35mm\u003cbr\u003eClassic Kodak camera\u003cbr\u003eAngenieux lens Kodak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Kodak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095540130134,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP4549_8f93acb7-6bbc-4641-949e-b5081800ad09.jpg?v=1775980191","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/kodak-retinette-type-017-35mm-camera-with-angenieux-50mm-f3-5-lens","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}