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This was Zeiss Ikons attempt to equal and even surpass the [[Rolleiflex]] of [[Franke & Heidecke]].
 
This was Zeiss Ikons attempt to equal and even surpass the [[Rolleiflex]] of [[Franke & Heidecke]].
  
The Filmtransport is carried out with a crank. It has a fancy Albada Sportsfinder and the Tessar has a large 1:2.8 aperture, a full stop larger then contemporary models of the competition.
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The film transport is carried out with a crank. It has a fancy Albada Sportsfinder and the Tessar has a large 1:2.8 aperture, a full stop larger then contemporary models of the competition.
  
  
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
* Known Lens/Shutter combinations : <br/>853/16 Pcsr : Tessar 2.8/8 cm lens, in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter
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* Known lens/shutter combinations : <br/>853/16 Pcsr : Tessar 2.8/8 cm lens, in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter
* Viewing lens: Teronar-Anigstigmat f/2.8
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* Viewing lens: Teronar-Anastigmat f/2.8
 
* [[Albada]] eye-level sportsfinder.
 
* [[Albada]] eye-level sportsfinder.
 
* Double-exposure prevention.
 
* Double-exposure prevention.
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==Links==
 
==Links==
 
* [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/ziikoflex3.htm Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex III] at [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com Pacific Rim Camera]
 
* [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/ziikoflex3.htm Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex III] at [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com Pacific Rim Camera]
* [http://www.google.us/patents/US2301956 Zeiss Ikon US patent 2301956] for the Crank combined filmtransport and shutter cocking mechanism at Google Patents.  
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* [http://www.google.us/patents/US2301956 Zeiss Ikon US patent 2301956] for the crank combined film transport and shutter cocking mechanism at Google Patents.  
  
  

Revision as of 05:30, 22 April 2017

The Ikoflex III (853/16) is a TLR camera that was made by Zeiss Ikon from 1939 till 1940.

It creates 6x6cm negatives (or slides) on 120 film.

This was Zeiss Ikons attempt to equal and even surpass the Rolleiflex of Franke & Heidecke.

The film transport is carried out with a crank. It has a fancy Albada Sportsfinder and the Tessar has a large 1:2.8 aperture, a full stop larger then contemporary models of the competition.


Specifications

  • Known lens/shutter combinations :
    853/16 Pcsr : Tessar 2.8/8 cm lens, in a Compur-Rapid shutter
  • Viewing lens: Teronar-Anastigmat f/2.8
  • Albada eye-level sportsfinder.
  • Double-exposure prevention.
  • Blank film frame prevention.
  • Automatic shutter tensioning during transport stroke.


Bibliography

  • Zeiss Ikon brochure 1939, Jetzt knipsen mit Cameras von Zeiss Ikon, C875 2904 5000 239, German, page 15.


Links