Zeiss Ikon Baby-Box (54/18 A)

Photos by Eric Carlhan text by Sylvain Halgand. From the collection of Eric Carlhan. Last update 2021-02-21 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in Germany from 1931 to 1945.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 12086

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Chronology of cameras Zeiss Ikon

The Box-Tengor 3 x 4 cm, far better known as the Baby-Box, has (almost) made it through the war years. It was produced, probably with long slack periods, from 1930 to 1945.

This 54/18 A variant can be recognized by its front face, decorated with a hexagon and by its Frontar lens. It was manufactured from the end of 1931 to April 1945 (Fall of the Reich). It is a metal box, with rounded edges. The steel sheet is hidden by some imitation leather sheathing. The viewfinder is rudimentary, and undoubtedly very inaccurate. There is no focusing and a single, slow speed, and B exposure. Only one aperture is available.

Interesting links or bibliography :

Sur mes-appareils-photos.fr, suggested by Eric Carlhan

Sur collectiongeven.com, suggested by Gérard EVEN

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