Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor Analogue camera
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Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor box camera (model 54/2), in good cosmetic condition and tested and working, uses 120 roll film to produce 6x9 cm images with a Goerz Frontar lens, with selectable apertures f/11, f/16 and f/22, three-zone focus (1–2m, 2–8m, 8m to infinity) and two brilliant finders, origin Germany.
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On offer is an iconic Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor (model 54/2), a high-quality box camera manufactured in Germany between the late 1920s and the 1930s. Unlike many basic box cameras of its era, the Box-Tengor was known for its superior build quality and advanced features, such as multiple aperture settings and focus zones.
This camera is equipped with a Goerz Frontar lens, which was a significant step up from the simple meniscus lenses found in cheaper competitors. It produces 6x9 cm images on standard 120 roll film, a format beloved by vintage enthusiasts for its large, detailed negatives.
Technical Specifications
Camera Type: Box Camera.
Film Type: 120 roll film (6x9 cm frames).
Lens: Goerz Frontar.
Aperture Settings: Selectable via a lever (f/11, f/16, f/22).
Focusing: Three-zone focus settings (1-2m, 2-8m, and 8m-infinity).
Viewfinders: Two integrated brilliant finders for portrait and landscape orientation.
Origin: Germany.
Condition Report
Cosmetic: The camera is in good vintage condition. The black leatherette covering is well-preserved with the "Box-Tengor" branding clearly embossed on the side. The metal front plate shows some typical age-related patina.
Optical: The Goerz Frontar lens and the brilliant viewfinders appear clear for their age.
Mechanical: The shutter fires and the film advance key turns. The aperture and focus selection levers move correctly.
Note: This camera is sold primarily as a collector's item. Due to its age (nearly 100 years), light-tightness and precise shutter timing have not been tested with film.
On offer is an iconic Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor (model 54/2), a high-quality box camera manufactured in Germany between the late 1920s and the 1930s. Unlike many basic box cameras of its era, the Box-Tengor was known for its superior build quality and advanced features, such as multiple aperture settings and focus zones.
This camera is equipped with a Goerz Frontar lens, which was a significant step up from the simple meniscus lenses found in cheaper competitors. It produces 6x9 cm images on standard 120 roll film, a format beloved by vintage enthusiasts for its large, detailed negatives.
Technical Specifications
Camera Type: Box Camera.
Film Type: 120 roll film (6x9 cm frames).
Lens: Goerz Frontar.
Aperture Settings: Selectable via a lever (f/11, f/16, f/22).
Focusing: Three-zone focus settings (1-2m, 2-8m, and 8m-infinity).
Viewfinders: Two integrated brilliant finders for portrait and landscape orientation.
Origin: Germany.
Condition Report
Cosmetic: The camera is in good vintage condition. The black leatherette covering is well-preserved with the "Box-Tengor" branding clearly embossed on the side. The metal front plate shows some typical age-related patina.
Optical: The Goerz Frontar lens and the brilliant viewfinders appear clear for their age.
Mechanical: The shutter fires and the film advance key turns. The aperture and focus selection levers move correctly.
Note: This camera is sold primarily as a collector's item. Due to its age (nearly 100 years), light-tightness and precise shutter timing have not been tested with film.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Zeiss Ikon
Model/ type nr
Box-Tengor
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
120 / 220
Estimated Period
1900-2000
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