Zeiss Ikon Ikomatic

The CF version for use with flashcubes image by Steve Harwood (Image rights)

The Zeiss Ikon Ikomatic viewfinder cameras were made by Bilora for Zeiss Ikon. Three versions were available: the Ikomatic CF for use with flashcubes, the Ikomatic F with connector and reflector for flash bulbs, and the Ikomatic A with automatic aperture and hot shoe. Two symbols (head, mountain) served for distance selection with the selector around the front lens.

Specifications Ikomatic F/CF

• Type: viewfinder camera
• Manufacturer: Bilora
• Year of launch: 1964
• Film: 126 film cartridges
• Lens: Frontar
• Shutter: speeds 1/30 sec. with flash, 1/60 sec. for daylight

Specifications Ikomatic A

• Type: viewfinder camera
• Manufacturer: Bilora
• Year of launch: 1965
• Film: 126 film cartridges
• Lens: Color Citar (= Color Bilotar) 1:6.3/40mm

Zeiss Ikon Ikomatic A image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights)

• Shutter: speeds 1/30 sec. with flash, 1/90 sec. with automatic aperture
• Aperture: controlled by selenium photo cell: 1:6.3 to estimated 1:16
• Viewfinder: telescope finder with red/green symbols for correct lighting
• Dimensions: 125×71×55 mm
• Weight: 250 g

Links

• Zeiss Ikon Ikomatic F user manual at Butkus.org
• Ikomatic A and Ikomatic F (archived) at Fotofex.fr
• at Ken Lyndrup's (archived) :
  • Ikomatic A
  • Ikomatic F