Zeiss Ikon Ikonta Analogue camera





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ZEISS IKON IKONTA folding camera, circa 1950–1960, in very good physical condition and tested and working.
Description from the seller
We are offering at auction a refined folding camera ZEISS IKON IKONTA, a historic piece that embodies the high optical and mechanical quality of the German brand from the mid-20th century. This model is famous for its compactness, being a medium-format camera that once closed can be conveniently carried in a pocket. The photographic specimen mounts a bright Novar-Anastigmat lens with maximum aperture f/3.5, ideal for capturing sharp details and vintage atmospheres. The shutter, mounted on the front, offers a wide range of shutter speeds, allowing the photographer full creative control. The leather bellows, distinctive element of this 'folding' design, appears in excellent structural condition, maintaining its original flexibility. The camera body is finished with the classic black coating and chrome details that retain timeless charm. This ZEISS IKON IKONTA represents an excellent choice for discerning collectors or for those who want to experiment with analog photography with an iconic and high-performance tool. Its ease of use, combined with legendary Zeiss precision, makes it a desirable object both for display and for using to capture images with a unique and timeless character.
Seller's Story
We are offering at auction a refined folding camera ZEISS IKON IKONTA, a historic piece that embodies the high optical and mechanical quality of the German brand from the mid-20th century. This model is famous for its compactness, being a medium-format camera that once closed can be conveniently carried in a pocket. The photographic specimen mounts a bright Novar-Anastigmat lens with maximum aperture f/3.5, ideal for capturing sharp details and vintage atmospheres. The shutter, mounted on the front, offers a wide range of shutter speeds, allowing the photographer full creative control. The leather bellows, distinctive element of this 'folding' design, appears in excellent structural condition, maintaining its original flexibility. The camera body is finished with the classic black coating and chrome details that retain timeless charm. This ZEISS IKON IKONTA represents an excellent choice for discerning collectors or for those who want to experiment with analog photography with an iconic and high-performance tool. Its ease of use, combined with legendary Zeiss precision, makes it a desirable object both for display and for using to capture images with a unique and timeless character.

