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The '''Zeiss Ikon Colora''' is a 35mm [[viewfinder camera]] made in Germany by [[Zeiss Ikon]], taking 24x36mm frames "on usual cartridges"<ref name="marriott">Page from Zeiss' 1961 catalogue, shown on [http://www.marriottcameras.co.uk/advertising/zeiss_ikon_1961/colora.htm the Marriott site]</ref>. | The '''Zeiss Ikon Colora''' is a 35mm [[viewfinder camera]] made in Germany by [[Zeiss Ikon]], taking 24x36mm frames "on usual cartridges"<ref name="marriott">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 first model was introduced in c. | + | The first model was introduced in c.1960<ref name="mckeown" />; |
the layout is generally similar to Zeiss's [[Zeiss Ikon Continette|Continette]], but with an added viewfinder window to illuminate the finder's bright-line. It has Zeiss's combined shutter-release/frame-counter button on the top-plate. Film is advanced by lever, and rewound with a large knob on the top. | the layout is generally similar to Zeiss's [[Zeiss Ikon Continette|Continette]], but with an added viewfinder window to illuminate the finder's bright-line. It has Zeiss's combined shutter-release/frame-counter button on the top-plate. Film is advanced by lever, and rewound with a large knob on the top. | ||
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| + | * Introduced: 1960 | ||
| + | * Withdrawn: 1962 | ||
| + | * Lens: Novar 45mm f3.5 | ||
| + | * Shutter: [[Pronto]], 1/30-1/250 +B with [[self-timer]] and [[flash sync]] for bulbs (at 1/30) + electronic (at all speeds) <ref name="marriott" /> | ||
| + | * Catalogue number: 10.0629 | ||
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=== 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, cat no 10.0641) 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 name="mckeown">{{McKeown}} p.1040</ref> |
| − | * Shutter: [[Prontor]] 125; speeds 1/30-1/125 + B, with X [[flash sync]] | + | * Introduced: 1963 |
| + | * Withdrawn: 1965 | ||
| + | * Shutter: [[Prontor]] 125; speeds 1/30-1/125 + B, with X [[flash sync]], ''no'' self-timer | ||
* Lens: Novicar 50mm / f2.8, stopping to f22, focusing down to 1m | * Lens: Novicar 50mm / f2.8, stopping to f22, focusing down to 1m | ||
| − | + | * Catalogue number: 10.0623 | |
| − | 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 now in the base; it counts down, and must be manually set to the size of the film. The rewind knob is much shallower than that of the 1961 model, and sits on top of the top plate, without the 1961's recess. | + | Compared to the earlier model, the 1963 has a lower-spec shutter and a lighter build with more plastic parts. 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 now in the base; it counts down, and must be manually set to the size of the film. The rewind knob is much shallower than that of the 1961 model, and sits on top of the top plate, without the 1961's recess. |
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The Zeiss Ikon Colora is a 35mm viewfinder camera made in Germany by Zeiss Ikon, taking 24x36mm frames "on usual cartridges"[1].
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1960 model
The first model was introduced in c.1960[2]; the layout is generally similar to Zeiss's Continette, but with an added viewfinder window to illuminate the finder's bright-line. It has Zeiss's combined shutter-release/frame-counter button on the top-plate. Film is advanced by lever, and rewound with a large knob on the top.
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| Zeiss Ikon Colora - 1963 model |
- Introduced: 1960
- Withdrawn: 1962
- Lens: Novar 45mm f3.5
- Shutter: Pronto, 1/30-1/250 +B with self-timer and flash sync for bulbs (at 1/30) + electronic (at all speeds) [1]
- Catalogue number: 10.0629
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, cat no 10.0641) 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]
- Introduced: 1963
- Withdrawn: 1965
- Shutter: Prontor 125; speeds 1/30-1/125 + B, with X flash sync, no self-timer
- Lens: Novicar 50mm / f2.8, stopping to f22, focusing down to 1m
- Catalogue number: 10.0623
Compared to the earlier model, the 1963 has a lower-spec shutter and a lighter build with more plastic parts. 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 now in the base; it counts down, and must be manually set to the size of the film. The rewind knob is much shallower than that of the 1961 model, and sits on top of the top plate, without the 1961's recess.
