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The 521 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 : 1938 to 1954
  • Format : 4.5 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm
  • Known Lens/Shutter combinations (prewar):
    Novar 3.5/7.5 cm lens in a Compur shutter
    Tessar 3.5/7.5 cm lens in a Compur or Compur-Rapid shutter
  • Known Lens/Shutter combinations (postwar):
    Novar 4.5/75 mm lens in a Klio or Prontor-S or Prontor-SV shutter
    Novar 3.5/75 mm lens in a Klio or Prontor-S or Prontor-SV shutter
    Tessar 3.5/75 mm lens in a Compur-Rapid or Synchro-Compur shutter
  • Filter Size : 32 mm push-on
  • 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
  • Double exposure prevention : Yes
  • Color Finish : Black with chrome ornaments
  • Color Leatherette : Black
  • Dimensions WxDxH: Folded 113x38x78 mm
  • 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