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Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor Analogue camera
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Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor Analogue camera

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.

No. 100781922

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Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor Analogue camera

Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor Analogue camera

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.

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