A Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 35 Camera.
Zeiss Ikon
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1948 - 1953
Materials
Metal, Fabric, Glass
Measurements
72 x 122 x 82 mm
Place of origin
Germany
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525861
Summary
A Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 35 Camera. This folding camera has a metal body and fabric bellows. The body is covered with black leatherette. The Prontor shutter has 8 speeds up to 1/300 sec. The lens is marked 'Novar - Anastigmat 1:3.5 f=45mm'. The lens mount carries the mark 'Zeiss Ikon' as does the outside of the folding cover. There is a delay facility and flash synchronisation together with an accessoty shoe. Surprisingly, there is no tripod socket. Embossed on the rear is 'Ikonta' and a serial number 522/24. On the side is 'Made in Germany'.
Provenance
Donated on 21/02/20 to The Fox Talbot Museum by Mrs M. Clarke.
Makers and roles
Zeiss Ikon, manufacturer