Zeiss Ikon Kolibri Tessar 3,5/5cm Analogue camera

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Zeiss Ikon Kolibri Tessar 3,5/5cm, 120/220 film format, circa 1930, very good physical condition and tested and working.

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Description from the seller

The Zeiss Ikon Kolibri is a small film camera produced in Germany around 1930 to 1935, known for its compact and elegant design. It is often fitted with a Zeiss Tessar lens, which greatly increases its collectible interest.

Technical data sheet

- Producer: Zeiss Ikon (Germany)
Production period: about 1930–1935
- Film format: 127, for 3x4 cm photos.
Type: Compact bellows camera
Objective (most common): Carl Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/3.5
- Shutter: Compur, Compur-Rapid, or similar (up to 1/300s)

Main features

Metal body, leather-covered, Art Deco finishes
Screw-in objective (not a foldable bellows type)
- Tessar: a famous lens for its sharpness and optical performance.
Target aiming, disappearing

The Zeiss Ikon Kolibri is a small film camera produced in Germany around 1930 to 1935, known for its compact and elegant design. It is often fitted with a Zeiss Tessar lens, which greatly increases its collectible interest.

Technical data sheet

- Producer: Zeiss Ikon (Germany)
Production period: about 1930–1935
- Film format: 127, for 3x4 cm photos.
Type: Compact bellows camera
Objective (most common): Carl Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/3.5
- Shutter: Compur, Compur-Rapid, or similar (up to 1/300s)

Main features

Metal body, leather-covered, Art Deco finishes
Screw-in objective (not a foldable bellows type)
- Tessar: a famous lens for its sharpness and optical performance.
Target aiming, disappearing

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Zeiss Ikon
Model/ type nr
Kolibri Tessar 3,5/5cm
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
120 / 220
Estimated Period
circa 1930
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