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The '''521''' is a small [[Ikonta]] folding camera produced by the German company [[Zeiss Ikon]]. <br/>It makes 16 size 4.5x6 cm images on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]] and comes equipped with a variety of lenses and shutters.
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The '''521''' is a small [[Ikonta]] folding camera produced by the German company [[Zeiss Ikon]]. <br/>It makes sixteen 4.5x6cm images on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]] and comes equipped with a variety of lenses and shutters.
  
===Specifications===
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==Specifications==
* Production period : 1938 to 1954
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* Production period: 1938 to 1954
* Format : 4.5 x 6 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]
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* Format: 4.5x6cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]
* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (prewar): <br/>Novar 3.5/7.5 cm lens in a [[Compur]] shutter <br/>Tessar 3.5/7.5 cm lens in a [[Compur]] or [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter
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* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (prewar): <br/>Novar 3.5/7.5cm lens in a [[Compur]] shutter <br/>Tessar 3.5/7.5cm lens in a [[Compur]] or [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter
* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (postwar): <br/>Novar 4.5/75 mm lens in a [[Klio]] or [[Prontor-S]] or [[Prontor-SV]] shutter <br/>Novar 3.5/75 mm lens in a [[Klio]] or [[Prontor-S]] or [[Prontor-SV]] shutter <br/>Tessar 3.5/75 mm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] or [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter
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* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (postwar): <br/>Novar 4.5/75mm lens in a [[Klio]] or [[Prontor-S]] or [[Prontor-SV]] shutter <br/>Novar 3.5/75mm lens in a [[Klio]] or [[Prontor-S]] or [[Prontor-SV]] shutter <br/>Tessar 3.5/75mm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] or [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter
* Filter Size : 32 mm push-on
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* Filter Size: 32mm push-on
* Flash synchronisation (only postwar) : Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. [[Prontor-SV]] and [[Synchro-Compur]] also M-synchronisation
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* Flash synchronisation (only postwar): Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. [[Prontor-SV]] and [[Synchro-Compur]] also M-synchronisation
* Lighmeter system : none  
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* Lightmeter system: none  
* Double exposure prevention : Yes
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* Double exposure prevention: Yes
* Color Finish : Black with chrome ornaments
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* Color Finish: Black with chrome ornaments
* Color Leatherette : Black
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* Color Leatherette: Black
* Dimensions WxDxH: Folded 113x38x78 mm
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* Dimensions WxDxH: Folded 113x38x78mm
 
* Weight: 460 grams
 
* Weight: 460 grams
  
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* Zeiss Ikon brochure "Erfüllbare Wünschträume - Zeiss Ikon Cameras" from 1953, page 5
 
* Zeiss Ikon brochure "Erfüllbare Wünschträume - Zeiss Ikon Cameras" from 1953, page 5
  
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==Links==
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkhmLXkoj4s Ikonta 521 video review] by YouTuber [https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexLuyckxPhoto Alex Luyckx]
  
[[Category:German 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]] [[Category:I]] [[Category:Zeiss Ikon|Ikonta 521]]
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[[Category:German 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]]
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[[Category:120 film]]

Latest revision as of 12:29, 19 March 2023

The 521 is a small Ikonta folding camera produced by the German company Zeiss Ikon.
It makes sixteen 4.5x6cm images on 120 type rollfilm and comes equipped with a variety of lenses and shutters.

Specifications

  • Production period: 1938 to 1954
  • Format: 4.5x6cm on 120 type rollfilm
  • Known Lens/Shutter combinations (prewar):
    Novar 3.5/7.5cm lens in a Compur shutter
    Tessar 3.5/7.5cm lens in a Compur or Compur-Rapid shutter
  • Known Lens/Shutter combinations (postwar):
    Novar 4.5/75mm lens in a Klio or Prontor-S or Prontor-SV shutter
    Novar 3.5/75mm lens in a Klio or Prontor-S or Prontor-SV shutter
    Tessar 3.5/75mm lens in a Compur-Rapid or Synchro-Compur shutter
  • Filter Size: 32mm push-on
  • Flash synchronisation (only postwar): Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. Prontor-SV and Synchro-Compur also M-synchronisation
  • Lightmeter system: none
  • Double exposure prevention: Yes
  • Color Finish: Black with chrome ornaments
  • Color Leatherette: Black
  • Dimensions WxDxH: Folded 113x38x78mm
  • Weight: 460 grams


Bibliography

  • Bernd K.Otto, Article "Die Entwicklung der Ikonta/Super Ikonta (1)" in the German magazine Photo Deal Nr.46 III/2004
  • Bernd K.Otto, Article "Die Entwicklung der Ikonta/Super Ikonta (2)" in the German magazine Photo Deal Nr.47 IV/2004
  • Zeiss Ikon pricelist "Preise für Cameras und Zubehör" from July 1948, page 1
  • Zeiss Ikon brochure "Erfüllbare Wünschträume - Zeiss Ikon Cameras" from 1953, page 5

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