Ferrania Ibis Analogue camera

Title: Ferrania Ibis – Edition "Ceci n'est pas un portrait" (Custom Surrealist Leatherette) Objective: Ferrania Primar 75mm (retractable tube)

Description
A one-of-a-kind piece that blends the history of Italian photographic design from the 1950s with the charm of surrealist art. This Ferrania Ibis has been completely reinterpreted with a new custom technical covering, designed to transform a vintage icon into a collectible work of art.
After studying color and material combinations coherent with the camera’s era and its innovative character for the time in which it was created, I envisioned something unimaginable until then. I decided to use a technical material waterproofed by treatment, resistant to oily stains and to tearing, for a new technical covering that features a surrealist-inspired illustration (reminiscent of Magritte and Dalí), characterized by cybernetic figures, dreamlike landscapes, and the caption "Ceci n'est pas un portrait". The latest photos show the resistance tests applied to similar decorations but always made from the same material.

Retracted lens:
The lens that sits perfectly recessed into the camera body when closed is an important aspect that escapes many: when it’s tucked inside the camera, simply pushing it inward with your fingers without threading anything into the body, the shutter release detaches on its own, preventing unintentional shots when carrying the camera, in case it happens by accident while it’s in a bag or pocket. So, when you want to take a photo after manually extending the lens to its only possible position of about 2.5 cm outward, the shutter button becomes active again and is ready for use: brilliant! Remember to advance the film manually if you don’t want overlapping frames, or do it deliberately!

Coordinated lens cover: custom-made with the same semi-rigid technical material that echoes the central motif of the metal/cybernetic bust, ideal for protecting the lens from dust or minor knocks during transport.

Technical Specifications
Brand/Model: Ferrania Ibis
Origin: Made in Italy (engraved on the base)
Lens: Ferrania Primar 75mm (retractable tube / retracting)
Body: Black bakelite with chrome details and side metal hinges
Viewfinder: Integral Galilean viewfinder built into the body
Film Advance: Knurled metal knob on the top with a red rear window for frame counting
Technical Details and Conditions:
Mechanical Condition: Functional (shutter and film winding/retraction mechanism smooth).
Aesthetic Condition: Excellent preservation of the original bakelite/metal structure with normal and light signs of age attesting to authenticity.
Included Accessories: Custom lens cap matched with the same artistic graphic.
Fast and traceable shipping via express courier. The item will be packed with maximum protective care to ensure completely safe transport.