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| − | |image_text= Zeiss Ikon Colora | + | |image_text= Zeiss Ikon Colora — 1960-62 model<br />(with black lens surround; models with chrome also exist)<br><small>Picture by Luciano Lazzarotto. {{with permission}}</small> |
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| − | The ''' | + | The '''Colora''' is a 35mm [[viewfinder camera]] made in Germany by [[Zeiss Ikon]], taking 24×36mm 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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=== 1960 model=== | === 1960 model=== | ||
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| − | |image_text= with [[flash]] | + | |image_text= with [[flash]]<br><small>Picture by Luciano Lazzarotto.<br>{{with permission}}</small> |
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| − | The first model was introduced in c.1960<ref name="mckeown" /> | + | The first model was introduced in c.1960;<ref name="mckeown">{{McKeown}} p.1040.</ref> the layout is generally similar to the Zeiss Ikon [[Continette]], but with an added viewfinder window to illuminate the finder's bright-line. It has Zeiss' 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 | ||
* Introduced: 1960 | * Introduced: 1960 | ||
* Withdrawn: 1962 | * Withdrawn: 1962 | ||
| − | * Lens: Novar 45mm | + | * Lens: Novar 45mm f/3.5 |
| − | * Shutter: [[Pronto]], 1/ | + | * 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 | * Catalogue number: 10.0629 | ||
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| − | |image_text= Zeiss Ikon Colora | + | |image_text= Zeiss Ikon Colora — 1963 model<br><small>Picture by Awcam. {{with permission}}</small> |
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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 '''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" /> | |
| − | The 1963 body shape is quite like contemporary models made by sister company [[Voigtländer]], such as the [[Vito C]] and Vitoret | ||
* Introduced: 1963 | * Introduced: 1963 | ||
* Withdrawn: 1965 | * Withdrawn: 1965 | ||
| − | * Shutter: [[Prontor]] 125; speeds 1/ | + | * Shutter: [[Prontor]] 125; speeds 1/30–1/125 + B, with X [[flash sync]], ''no'' self-timer |
| − | * Lens: Novicar 50mm / | + | * Lens: Novicar 50mm f/2.8, stopping to f/22, focusing down to 1m |
* Catalogue number: 10.0623 | * Catalogue number: 10.0623 | ||
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| − | |image_text= | + | |image_text= 1963 Colora.<small>Picture by .vpeter. {{with permission}}</small> |
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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.{{br}} | 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.{{br}} | ||
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=== Links === | === Links === | ||
| + | In English: | ||
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/zeiss_ikon/zeiss_ikon_colora/zeiss_ikon_colora.htm 1963 model instruction manual] on [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site] | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/zeiss_ikon/zeiss_ikon_colora/zeiss_ikon_colora.htm 1963 model instruction manual] on [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site] | ||
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* [http://www.chromeagecamera.com/Colora.htm 1961 Colora and 1964 Colora F] on [http://www.chromeagecamera.com/ Chrome Age Cameras] | * [http://www.chromeagecamera.com/Colora.htm 1961 Colora and 1964 Colora F] on [http://www.chromeagecamera.com/ Chrome Age Cameras] | ||
| − | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/zeiss/html/zeiss_colora.php | + | --> |
| + | In French: | ||
| + | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/zeiss/html/zeiss_colora.php Colora (10.0623)] and [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/zeiss/html/zeiss_colora_F.php Colora F] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.com] by Sylvain Halgand | ||
[[Category: Z]] | [[Category: Z]] | ||
Revision as of 11:22, 18 September 2010
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| Zeiss Ikon Colora — 1960-62 model (with black lens surround; models with chrome also exist) Picture by Luciano Lazzarotto. (Image rights) |
The Colora is a 35mm viewfinder camera made in Germany by Zeiss Ikon, taking 24×36mm frames "on usual cartridges".[1]
Contents
1960 model
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| with flash Picture by Luciano Lazzarotto. (Image rights) |
The first model was introduced in c.1960;[2] the layout is generally similar to the Zeiss Ikon Continette, but with an added viewfinder window to illuminate the finder's bright-line. It has Zeiss' combined shutter-release/frame-counter button on the top-plate. Film is advanced by lever, and rewound with a large knob on the top.
- Introduced: 1960
- Withdrawn: 1962
- Lens: Novar 45mm f/3.5
- 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
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| Zeiss Ikon Colora — 1963 model Picture by Awcam. (Image rights) |
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 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 f/2.8, stopping to f/22, focusing down to 1m
- Catalogue number: 10.0623
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| 1963 Colora.Picture by .vpeter. (Image rights) |
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.
Sources
Links
In English:
In French:
- Colora (10.0623) and Colora F at www.collection-appareils.com by Sylvain Halgand
