Kodak FVII/32
A German-made UV filter or close-up lens with Schneider-Kreuznach optics, marked for 32mm or 29.5mm thread compatibility.
Overview
The Kodak FVII/32 turns up in listings under two identities: a UV filter and a close-up supplementary lens. It was made in Germany. Different units are marked "-OL" or "-0L". Some listings tie it to the Kodak Retina IIa, a camera produced between 1951 and 1954, which suggests period use. The unit is marked "SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH" and carries serial number "5571047", so the optics came from the German lens maker.
Specifications
| Exact product name | Kodak FVII/32 -OL / FVII/32 -0L |
| Manufacturer | Kodak |
| Product type | UV filter or close-up supplementary lens |
| Country of manufacture | MADE IN GERMANY |
| Markings | SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH, 5571047, No. 85 C Type F color films |
| Thread size | 32mm or 29.5mm (conflicting sources) |
| Optical markings | f:5,6, 35mm |
Market
One example sold for US$26.69. Another was listed at £9.95 for the FVII/32 -OL close-up lens variant. Boxed units have been described as "TOP RARE" and "MINT", which points to collectible status. At least one unit has "white calcified water between the glass", a defect in the internal elements.
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