Description:
This vintage Zeiss Ikon folding camera is a mid-20th-century medium format film camera featuring a Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens. The folding bellows design allows for compact storage while maintaining a high-quality optical system for sharp images. The camera is encased in a black leatherette body with metal trim, and it includes an adjustable aperture and shutter speed settings for manual control.
Era:
1930s-1950s
Style:
Classic German Engineering
Technique:
Precision-machined metal and glass, leatherette covering, folding bellows
Tools Used:
Optical grinding tools, metal presses, precision assembly tools
History:
Zeiss Ikon was one of the leading German camera manufacturers, known for producing high-quality, precision-engineered cameras. Folding cameras like this were widely used before the rise of compact 35mm film cameras, offering portability with professional-grade image quality.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Zeiss Ikon (Germany)
Measurements:
4 5/8" W x 3 1/2" D x 1 3/4" H (when folded)
Suggested Weight:
Approximately 2 lbs
Item Number : P12376
Category : Misc Tools
Brand : Zeiss Ikon (Germany)
