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=== 1961 model===
 
=== 1961 model===
 
The first model was introduced in c.1961, with a 45mm f3.5 Novar lens and a [[Pronto]] shutter.<ref>Page from Zeiss' 1961 catalogue, shown on [http://www.marriottcameras.co.uk/advertising/zeiss_ikon_1961/colora.htm the Marriott site]</ref>
 
The first model was introduced in c.1961, with a 45mm f3.5 Novar lens and a [[Pronto]] shutter.<ref>Page from Zeiss' 1961 catalogue, shown on [http://www.marriottcameras.co.uk/advertising/zeiss_ikon_1961/colora.htm the Marriott site]</ref>
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The layout is generally similar to Zeiss's [[Zeiss Ikon Continette|Continette]].
  
 
=== 1963 model===
 
=== 1963 model===
 
The 1963 body shape is quite like contemporary models made by sister company [[Voigtländer]], such as the [[Vito C]] and Vitoret - with which it shares some parts.  It was in production from 1963-1965.  The '''Zeiss Ikon Colora F''' (1964-65) was similar, but with the addition of an AG-1 [[flashbulbs|flash bulb]] holder in the top plate, hidden under the accessory shoe (and so also slightly taller to accommodate the flash battery).<ref>{{McKeown}}</ref>
 
The 1963 body shape is quite like contemporary models made by sister company [[Voigtländer]], such as the [[Vito C]] and Vitoret - with which it shares some parts.  It was in production from 1963-1965.  The '''Zeiss Ikon Colora F''' (1964-65) was similar, but with the addition of an AG-1 [[flashbulbs|flash bulb]] holder in the top plate, hidden under the accessory shoe (and so also slightly taller to accommodate the flash battery).<ref>{{McKeown}}</ref>
 
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* Shutter: [[Prontor]] 125; speeds 1/30-1/125 + B, with X [[flash sync]]
 
* Shutter: [[Prontor]] 125; speeds 1/30-1/125 + B, with X [[flash sync]]
 
* Lens: Novicar 50mm / f2.8, stopping to f22, focusing down to 1m
 
* Lens: Novicar 50mm / f2.8, stopping to f22, focusing down to 1m

Revision as of 04:08, 31 October 2008

The Zeiss Ikon Colora is a 35mm viewfinder camera made in Germany by Zeiss Ikon.

1961 model

The first model was introduced in c.1961, with a 45mm f3.5 Novar lens and a Pronto shutter.[1] The layout is generally similar to Zeiss's Continette.

1963 model

The 1963 body shape is quite like contemporary models made by sister company Voigtländer, such as the Vito C and Vitoret - with which it shares some parts. It was in production from 1963-1965. The Zeiss Ikon Colora F (1964-65) was similar, but with the addition of an AG-1 flash bulb holder in the top plate, hidden under the accessory shoe (and so also slightly taller to accommodate the flash battery).[2]

  • Shutter: Prontor 125; speeds 1/30-1/125 + B, with X flash sync
  • Lens: Novicar 50mm / f2.8, stopping to f22, focusing down to 1m

The shutter release is the grey plastic device on the front; under this is a cable release socket. The button on the top is the rewind release. The frame counter is in the base; it counts down, and must be manually set to the size of the film.

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Sources

  1. Page from Zeiss' 1961 catalogue, shown on the Marriott site
  2. McKeown

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