A wonderful and fairly scarce KODAK Retina (Type 117) 35mm Film Camera (No. 450084) c.1934-35, with a Xenar f3.5/5cm Lens (No. 693398), together with a Compur Shutter.
History:
The very first camera in the world to use 35mm Daylight Loading Cartridge (DLC)
after it was created by Kodak. Since then, most of the 35mm cameras use the
same type cartridges, even currently! This is the FIRST Kodak Retina Camera, which was launched by Kodak back
in 1934, and it is considered to be the most valuable and treasured camera
within the Retina range.
Condition:
* External - Good for year, with some light cosmetic time marks, also
historical light re-touching, which is fairly normal
* External (Housing) - Noted some re-touching, which is fairly normal
* Internal - Fair for year, with some cosmetic time marks, see pictures
* Lens - Fair-good for year
* Shutter - Checked & working on all setting
* Bellows - Good & undamaged
* Finder - Excellent & clear
* Kodak Retina Leather Camera Case - Fair vintage condition, noting replacement
base screw
NB Camera checked & working
Comes with:
* Kodak Retina Leather Camera Case, with affixed Shoulder Strap
A highly sought after Kodak Retina 117.