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Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex (850/16 I) |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in Germany from 1934 to 1936.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 4442
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Chronology of cameras Zeiss Ikon
The Ikoflex cameras form the extensive family of Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) cameras by Zeiss Ikon. Apart from the Contaflex, there were no other cameras of this type within the brand. The Ikoflex cameras were 6 x 6 cm format cameras using 120 film (and often compatible with 620 film).
From the beginning of their production in 1934 until their discontinuation in 1960, there were numerous versions of the Ikoflex, constantly evolving to incorporate Zeiss Ikon's technical advancements.
The first model (1934-1937) can be recognized by its hexagonal front face.
Unfortunately named "Coffee Can" due to its vague resemblance to coffee canisters of the time, this beautiful camera featured notable advancements. A lever located on the front face, below the taking lens, allowed for rapid film advance. The camera could use either 120 or 620 film interchangeably. There were separate frame counters for each format, located on each side of the camera, visible from the top.
An aperture depth of field table was positioned above the viewing lens. During focusing, a lateral lever moved the hexagonal unit housing both lenses. The small distance dial rotated in synchronization to provide continuous depth of field calculations.
There was a dual display of shutter speeds, visible from the front and top of the camera.
The Ikoflex are the great TLR family from Zeiss Ikon. Apart from the Contaflex, there is no other device of this type within the brand. The Ikoflex are 6 x 6 cm using 120 film (and often usable with the 620).
Between the start of their manufacture, in 1934, and the end, in 1960, the versions were numerous, constantly evolving to follow the technical evolutions integrated by Zeiss Ikon.
The first model (1934-1937) can be recognized by its hexagon-shaped front face. Unfortunately, called Coffee Can because of its vague resemblance to the coffee cans of the time, this beautiful device brings together a set of notable improvements. A lever located on the front, under the taking lens is a lever for fast film advance.
This film can be either 120 or 620. There is a frame counter for each of the two types, located on each side of the camera. These two counters are readable from above the camera.
There is a depth of field table located above the viewing lens. When focusing, the handling of a side lever moves the hexagonal piece that supports the two lenses. The small distance dial rotates synchronously to continuously obtain the calculation of the depth of field.
There is a dual speeds display so that they are visible from the front and from above the camera.
On this copy, which is one of the first, the top cover is stepped. The shutter has only three speeds: 25, 50, 100 plus B and T exposures. Although not indicated, it is a Derval.
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