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The '''Zeiss Ikon Colora''' is a 35mm [[viewfinder camera]] made in Germany by [[Zeiss Ikon]]. | The '''Zeiss Ikon Colora''' is a 35mm [[viewfinder camera]] made in Germany by [[Zeiss Ikon]]. | ||
− | * Shutter: [[Prontor]] 125; speeds 1/30-1/125 + B, with [[flash sync]] | + | === 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> | ||
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+ | === 1963 model=== | ||
+ | The 1963 body shape is quite like contemporary models made by sister company [[Voigtländer]], such as the 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]] | ||
* Lens: Novicar 50mm / f2.8, stopping to f22, focusing down to 1m | * 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 | + | 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 === | ||
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+ | === Links === | ||
+ | * [http://www.mikebutkus.com/chinon/zeiss_ikon/zeiss_ikon_colora/zeiss_ikon_colora.htm 1963 model instruction manual] on [http://www.mikebutkus.com/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site] | ||
+ | * [http://www.chromeagecamera.com/Colora.htm 1961 Colora and 1964 Colora F] on [http://www.chromeagecamera.com/ Chrome Age Cameras] | ||
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[[Category: C|Colora]] | [[Category: C|Colora]] |
Revision as of 15:12, 18 May 2008
Zeiss Ikon Colora - 1963 model |
The Zeiss Ikon Colora is a 35mm viewfinder camera made in Germany by Zeiss Ikon.
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1961 model
The first model was introduced in c.1961, with a 45mm f3.5 Novar lens and a Pronto shutter.[1]
1963 model
The 1963 body shape is quite like contemporary models made by sister company Voigtländer, such as the 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.
Sources
- ↑ Page from Zeiss' 1961 catalogue, shown on the Marriott site
- ↑ McKeown