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The '''Baldur''' (854/16) is a [[Box camera]] made by [[Zeiss Ikon]] from 1934 onwards.
 
The '''Baldur''' (854/16) is a [[Box camera]] made by [[Zeiss Ikon]] from 1934 onwards.
  
There are 2 model numbers, the Nr.51 for film size 4.5x6 cm and the Nr.51/2 for size 6x9.<br/>
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There are 2 models, the '''Nr.51''' for film size 4.5x6 cm and the '''Nr.51/2''' for size 6x9.<br/>
Both use type [[120 film|120 Rollfilm]].    
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Both use type [[120 film|120 Rollfilm]].  
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The Baldur was meant to be a cheaper alternative to the [[Box Tengor|Box-Tengor]].   
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From c.1937 onwards the Baldur was gradually replaced by the '''Erabox''' which is essentially the same camera.<br/>
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The '''Erabox''' has however different model numbers, '''Nr.52''' for film size 4.5x6 cm and the '''Nr.52/2''' for size 6x9.
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The Baldur (854/16) is a Box camera made by Zeiss Ikon from 1934 onwards.

There are 2 models, the Nr.51 for film size 4.5x6 cm and the Nr.51/2 for size 6x9.
Both use type 120 Rollfilm.

The Baldur was meant to be a cheaper alternative to the Box-Tengor.

From c.1937 onwards the Baldur was gradually replaced by the Erabox which is essentially the same camera.
The Erabox has however different model numbers, Nr.52 for film size 4.5x6 cm and the Nr.52/2 for size 6x9.



Bibliography

  • Zeiss Ikon brochure, Zeiss Ikon Cameras 1934, Nr.XXVII 8253 500 834, German, page 5.