Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ib (856/16)
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The Ikoflex Ib is a refined medium format camera featuring a Carl Zeiss Tessar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens and a Teronar 75mm f/3.5 viewing lens. Unlike many other TLRs of the era that used a red window to track frame numbers, the Ib utilizes an automated film counter. A distinguishing feature of this specific model is the "extinction" style light meter, where the user looks through a small window on the viewfinder hood to determine exposure based on the visibility of numbers. It is known for its robust German engineering and the high optical quality of the Tessar lens, which remains a favorite among analog enthusiasts for its sharpness and contrast. Zeiss Ikon was the luxury titan of German camera manufacturing. Even though this model was meant to compete with the mid-range Rolleicord, the build quality is exceptionally high. The heavy metal chassis and precise internal interlocks (like the double-exposure prevention) make it a "professional" feeling tool compared to the plastic or thin-gauge metal consumer cameras of the same era.Category
Camera, TLR, 120 Film, Project Analog
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