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Kodak Retina I (type 141)

Kodak Retina I type 141

Manufactured from 1937 to 1939, this model was the first Retina I with the shutter release on the top plate.

The type 141 Retina I was available with either an f/3.5 5cm. Kodak-Anastigmat Ektar, a Retina-Xenar, or a Zeiss Tessar lens. The shutter fitted was either a Compur or a Compur-Rapid.

Retina I type 141 instruction manual on Mike Butkus' excellent website.

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