Ikonta 520

Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520 image by bokuwanihongasuki (Image rights)

The 520 is a small Ikonta folding camera produced by the German company Zeiss Ikon.
It makes 16 size 4.5x6 cm images on 120 type rollfilm and comes equipped with a variety of lenses and shutters.

Specifications

• Production period : 1932 to 1937
• Format : 4.5 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm
• Known Lens/Shutter combinations:
  Novar 6.3/7.5 cm lens in a Derval or Telma shutter
  Novar 4.5/7.5 cm lens in a Telma or Compur shutter
  Novar 3.5/7.0 cm lens in a Compur shutter

• Filter Size : ?
• Flash synchronisation : none
• Lighmeter system : none
• Double exposure prevention : ?
• Color Finish : Black
• Color Leatherette : Black
• Dimensions WxDxH: ?x?x? mm
• Weight: ? grams

Bibliography

• Bernd K.Otto, Article "Die Entwicklung der Ikonta/Super Ikonta (1) in the German magazine Photo Deal Nr.46 III/2004