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Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/16Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/16 Folding Camera
Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/16Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/16 Folding Camera
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Description:
The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/16 is a medium format folding camera produced between 1937 and 1938, designed to shoot twelve 6×6cm exposures on standard 120 roll film. Compact and elegantly engineered, it features a self-erecting bellows, scale focusing, and a choice of Novar or Tessar lenses in leaf shutters. With its classic Art Deco styling and robust metal construction, it’s a prized piece for collectors and vintage shooters alike.
Condition:
Overall Condition: Very Good
- Optics: Lens clean and clear; no haze or fungus
- Shutter: Fires across available speeds (typically 1/25s to 1/100s or faster)
- Bellows: Light-tight and fully intact
- Exterior: Chrome and enamel detailing well preserved; minor wear consistent with age
- Mechanics: Folding mechanism and film advance operate smoothly
Included:
- Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/16 folding camera
- Novar 7.5cm lens
- Original leather case
Collectors Notes:
The 520/16 is part of Zeiss Ikon’s early Ikonta series, offering 6×6 format in a compact folding design. Lens/shutter combinations include the Novar f/4.5 or f/3.5 in Telma, Klio, or Compur shutters, and the premium Tessar f/3.5 in Compur-Rapid. With no flash sync or double exposure prevention, it retains a fully mechanical charm. A beautiful example of pre-war German camera craftsmanship, ideal for display or gentle use with modern 120 film.
Key Features:
- Format: 120 roll film (6×6cm exposures)
- Lens: Novar or Tessar 7.5cm (specify aperture)
- Shutter: Leaf shutter (Telma, Klio, or Compur)
- Focus: Scale focus (typically 1m to infinity)
- Aperture range: f/3.5 or f/4.5 to f/16
- Construction: Metal body with self-erecting bellows
- Origin: Made in Germany by Zeiss Ikon
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