Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2 camera with Bellow
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Carl Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2 folding medium-format camera for 6×9 cm negs, uses 120 rollfilm, fully mechanical with a central shutter, manual focus, period 1930–1940, condition Good and tested working.
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Offered is a classic Carl Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2 folding camera, produced in Germany in the 1930s/1940s. The Ikonta series is known for its high-quality finish, compact folding design, and reliable mechanical engineering.
This camera uses 120 roll film and produces large 6×9 cm negatives, resulting in very high image quality and a great deal of detail. The camera is fitted with a Novar Anastigmat 10.5 cm f/3.5 lens, a high-quality Zeiss lens known for its good sharpness and classic image rendering. In combination with the central shutter, the camera is well suited for calm, contemplative photography such as landscapes and architecture.
Main features
Medium-format folding camera
Used 120 roll film (6×9 cm negatives)
Fully mechanical (no battery needed)
Foldable and compact design
Central shutter
Solid metal construction.
Objective:
Novar Anastigmat 10.5 cm f/3.5
Classic Zeiss optics
Manual focusing
The Carl Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2 is a magnificent piece of camera history and highly cherished by collectors and enthusiasts of classic photography.
The shutter responds, but very slowly; it has been idle for a long time. The other settings have not been tested thoroughly.
Offered is a classic Carl Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2 folding camera, produced in Germany in the 1930s/1940s. The Ikonta series is known for its high-quality finish, compact folding design, and reliable mechanical engineering.
This camera uses 120 roll film and produces large 6×9 cm negatives, resulting in very high image quality and a great deal of detail. The camera is fitted with a Novar Anastigmat 10.5 cm f/3.5 lens, a high-quality Zeiss lens known for its good sharpness and classic image rendering. In combination with the central shutter, the camera is well suited for calm, contemplative photography such as landscapes and architecture.
Main features
Medium-format folding camera
Used 120 roll film (6×9 cm negatives)
Fully mechanical (no battery needed)
Foldable and compact design
Central shutter
Solid metal construction.
Objective:
Novar Anastigmat 10.5 cm f/3.5
Classic Zeiss optics
Manual focusing
The Carl Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2 is a magnificent piece of camera history and highly cherished by collectors and enthusiasts of classic photography.
The shutter responds, but very slowly; it has been idle for a long time. The other settings have not been tested thoroughly.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Zeiss Ikon
Model/ type nr
Ikonta 521/2 camera with
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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