Ikonta 520/14

Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/14 image by David Ševčík (Image rights)

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 : 5 x 7.5 cm on 129 type rollfilm
• Known Lens/Shutter combinations :
  Novar 6.3/8 cm lens in a Derval shutter
  Tessar 4.5/8 cm lens in a Compur shutter
• Filter Size : 24mm push on
• Flash synchronisation : none
• Lighmeter system : none
• Double exposure prevention : none
• Color Finish : Black with chrome ornaments
• Color Leatherette : Black
• Dimensions WxHxD (folded) : 146x82x35mm
• Weight: 445 grams

Bibliography

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