Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 35 Analogue camera

The camera in the image is a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 35 (model 522/24), a refined pocket-size folding camera with bellows produced in Stuttgart, Germany, between the late forties and the early fifties. This exemplar stands out for an uncommon and high-quality technical configuration: it indeed features a prestigious Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:2.8/45 mm lens, housed in a Compur-Rapid shutter with speeds up to 1/500 of a second. The body is characterized by a solid chrome metal cap, a body covered in black faux leather, and the front flap that opens downward to extend the bellows. On the top are the essential controls, including the knobs for manual 35 mm film advance and the integrated Galilean viewfinder. The device is accompanied by its original protective case in brown rigid leather with a strap. It is a collectible piece of great engineering and historical value, ideal for both Zeiss Ikon enthusiasts and lovers of vintage analog photography.