Ikonta 520/14

The 520/14 is a member in the long Ikonta line of a folding cameras, produced by the German company Zeiss Ikon.
It takes 8 images size 5x7.5 cm on 129 type rollfilm and comes equipped with a variety of lenses and shutters.

Specifications

• Production period : 1930 to 1931
• Format : 6 x 9 cm on 120 type rollfilm
• Known Lens/Shutter combinations :
  Dominar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Telma shutter
  Novar 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a Derval or Telma shutter
  Novar 4.8/9.5 cm lens in a Telma or Compur shutter
  Novar 4.5/11 cm lens in a Telma or Compur or Compur-Rapid shutter
  Tessar 4.8/9.5 cm lens in a Compur shutter
  Tessar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Compur or Compur-Rapid shutter
  Tessar 3.8/10.5 cm lens in a Compur-Rapid shutter
• Filter Size : ?
• Flash synchronisation : none
• Lighmeter system : none
• Double exposure prevention : none
• Color Finish : Black with chrome ornaments
• Color Leatherette : Black
• Dimensions WxHxD (folded) : 178x84x38 mm
• Weight: 625 grams

Bibliography

• Bernd K.Otto, Article "Die Entwicklung der Ikonta/Super Ikonta (1)" in the German magazine Photo Deal Nr.46 III/2004
• Zeiss Ikon booklet "Zeiss Ikon Cameras" C432, 1932, pages 20 and 21
• The British Journal Almanac, 1936, advertisment page 547