An Ikoflex Twin Lens Reflex camera.
Zeiss Ikon
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1934 - 1939
Materials
Metal, Imitation leather, Leather, Glass
Measurements
Camera open 178 x 83 x 12 mm
Place of origin
Germany
Order this imageCollection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1524560
Summary
An Ikoflex Twin Lens Reflex camera, made by Zeiss Ikon from 1934 to 1939. Leather carrying strap is attached to metal body, partly covered with a thin layer of leather-like material. Pop-up metal hood reveals brilliant finder, and has exposure times inscribed on one side. Film winder 'Ikoflex, Zeiss Ikon' is found on shutter. Lever focus under lens. Filmroll carrier system appears to be removable from base. Novar anastigmat f8 lens.
Provenance
Part of The Fenton Collection. A gift from British Film Institute in 2017. From 1986-1999, part of BFI collection for the Museum of the Moving Image. BFI purchased collection in 1986 from James Fenton's Museum of Photography, Port Erin, Isle of Man 1976-1986.
Makers and roles
Zeiss Ikon, manufacturer