Zeiss Ikon Nettar Series Camera, Model 515/16, 1937-1941

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Artifact Overview

Folding cameras were designed to be portable and rugged. The lens sits at the end of a collapsible bellows system, often adjustable to provide better focus. The camera's back typically contains 120 roll film, with multiple exposures on a roll. Popular from 1900 until the introduction of 35mm film in 1945, many amateur photographers owned cameras like this.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Folding camera

Date Made

1937-1941

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.164.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Leather
Steel (Alloy)
Chromium

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 1.5 in
Length: 5.375 in

Inscriptions

face: ZEISS IKON lens: NOVAR-ANASTIGMAT 1:6, 3 f=75mm body: MADE IN GERMANY NETTAR 515/16