Ikonta 520/15

Ikonta 520/15 image by bottledog (Image rights)

The 520/15 is a folding camera in the Ikonta line, produced by the German company Zeiss Ikon.
It takes 8 images size 6.5x11 cm on a 116 (later 616) type rollfilm and comes equipped with a variety of lenses and shutters.

From 1934 onwards produced as a 2-format version with an inlay mask and 2 red windows in the back. With this version it is also possible to take 16 images size 5x6.5 cm on a 116 type rollfilm.

In some countries sold as the Ikomat D.

Specifications

Ikonta 520/15, folded image by bo31555 (Image rights)

• Production period : 1931 to 1936
• Format : 6.5 x 11 cm on 116 (later 616) type rollfilm
• Known Lens/Shutter combinations :
  Novar 6.3/12 cm lens in a Derval or Telma shutter
  Novar 4.5/12 cm lens in a Compur or Compur-Rapid shutter
  Tessar 4.5/12 cm lens in a Compur or Compur-Rapid shutter
• Filter Size : 37mm push on
• Flash synchronisation : none
• Lighmeter system : none
• Double exposure prevention : none
• Color Finish : Black with chrome ornaments
• Color Leatherette : Black
• Dimensions WxHxD (folded) : 197x89x41 mm
• Weight: 793 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