1928 Zeiss Ikon Cameras User manual

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  The photos illustrate the results obtained with a Carl Zeiss
"Tessar"rf :4.5 of f(  inch focal length in combination withttDistar"     ttProxar"       and          Supplementary Lenses on an ldeal
B Camera. The top left-hand picture was taken with a
"Distar", and the right-hand one with a "Proxar". The bottom
picture, from exactly the same point ofview, with the "Tessar".

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7 EISS Ikon is the amalgamation of the former firms of u  Contessa-Nettel, Ernemann, Goerz and Ica, Europe's
 largest and best known camera makers.
  The many distinctive features of Zeiss Ikon Cameras, their
 advanced design and unexcelled quality of material and
 workmanship, have set a new conception of camera stand-
 ards. Zeiss Ikon Cameras are, indeed, the creations of mas-
 ter camera builders. They arouse that pride of possession
 which comes only from owning really fine things, and they
 w.ill inspire. their enthusiastic owners to bigger and better
 photographic accomplishments.
  With ihe exception of a few simpler models, Carl Zeiss
Lenses are standard equipment throughout.
  On page 49 is a list of cameras, on which Carl Zeiss "Dis-
 tar" and "Proxar" Supplementary Lenses may be used. The
addition of a "Distar" to the Tessar means a larger image of
distant objects, and improved perspective of near ones,
while the addition of a "Proxar" shortens the focus of ,the
"Tessar". "Proxar" increases the angle of view, and will,
therefore, improve results in photographing interiors, street
scenes, etc.
  There are so many possibilities for the employment of
"Distart' and "Proxar"^Lenses, that the prospl.ti'o. buyer
may well select a camera, on which they may be used.
   All Zeiss Ikon Cameras take standard American plates and
films. Cut films may be used in plate holders with the aid of
cut film sheaths. Tripod sockets have standard thread;
focusing scales are marked in feet, and diaphragm markings
are in the familiar f system.
 A completely equipped Service Department is maintained
in New York, where all necessary spare parts are stocked,
and repairs made by u staff of expert mechanics.
 To possess a Zeiss Ikon Camera means to own quite the
best camera that may be had.

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                                For Rollfilms

-f-HE  Vest Pocket Piccolette is a small, comPact camera)
 r  conveniently carried in one's pocket. Being a fixed focus
model, the Piccolette, when open, is immediately ready to
make snapshots. The Iconometer as well as the brilliant
finder show the actual composition of the view. The trellis
supports insure rigidity and, thereby, parallelism of the lens
with the film.
 A special feature of all Piccolette and Cocarette Cameras is
the convenient method of loading. The film race positively
guides the film and prevents buckling. See illustration on
Page I5.
             Picture Size..  . . . .r94 * zrr4 inch
          Lens...      ..NettarAnastigmat/:64of 3 inch focal length
          Shutter.                 . Derval with cable and finger release
        Speeds.         . .r/z1, rf 5o, rf rco sec. Time and Bulb
           Camera Size.  . . .r x z)4 x 4/a inch. Weight: 9 ozs.

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-fHE  Vest Pocket Piccolette de Luxe is preferred by more
 r  exacting amateurs, for it incorporates many refinements.
The trellis supports are guided in a grooved bed, which gives
rigidity to the front board. f'he Compur Shutter has eight
speeds, ranging from r to rf 3oo sec., enough for fastmoving
objects. The camera may be focused from 5 ft. to infinity. It
is covered with selected brown leather and has brown leather
bellows, while the nickel-plated fittings impart a luxurious
appearance. A reversible brilliant and an Iconometer finder, as
well as an improved film spool carrier, are part of this fascinat-
ing camera. The V. P. Piccolette de Luxe produces excellent
pictures, from which enlargements up to B x ro inch may be
made. The camerais furnishedin a brown leathercarrying case.
           Picture Size...         .....$(x    z)4 inch
         Lens..         .....1......Zeiss    Tessarrf:4.5 of 3 inch focal length
          Shutter.                               . . .  . Compur with cable and finger release
          Speeds. . . . . ......         . -....\   to rf 3oo sec. Time and Bulb
         Camera Size.  . .              . .. .r)(, xz)4 x 4/( tnch. Weight: rzozs.

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                              fcarette





                              For Rollfilms r 94 x z'26"

THE  Vest Pocket Icarette is a delightful and perfectly r  constructed  little instrument.  It is built of metal through-
out, finished in polished black enamel with nickel trimmings
and covered with fine grain leather. Besides the usual brilliant
view finder, it has an Iconometer finder, enabling the photo-
grapher to observe the picture full size from eye level position.
The Compur Shutter has eight speeds ranging from I to
rf 3oo second. This speed arrests motion in photographing
rapidly moving objects, such as athletes in action, races,
diving, airplanes in fight.
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  The Zeiss Tessar Lens on the V. P. Icarette produces depth
of field with illumination and definition, the same as it does in
motion pictures, where we all marvel at the perfect detail,
even when enlarged to the size of a theater screen. Thus
brilliant enlargements up to 8 x ro inch, or even more, can
be made from negatives taken with the V. P. Icarette.
  The V. P. Icarette may be used in either horizontal or
vertical positions. The shutter can be operated with its
fexible cable release on time or bulb for slow exposures of any
duration. Thus, this very versatile little camera is as suitable
for interior pictures and even portraiture, as it is for snap-
shots.
  Due to its small film size the V. P. Icarette is a very
economical carnera to operate. In fact, it costs no more to use
a V. P. Icarette and having postal-card size enlargements made,
than to use a postal-card size camera. The results are as good if
not better, the camera is easier to operate, and more con-
venient to carry. The V.P. Icarette is furnished in a leather
case.

        PictureSize...    ....Q(xzl\nch
          Lens. .                                . . . .Zeiss Tessarr/:4.5  of 3 inch focal length
        Shutter.                           . .  . Compur with cable and finger release
       Speeds.                        . . . . r to r/joo sec. Time and Bulb
         Camera Size. . .                . . . .ry; x zf x 5foinch. Weight: r4 ozs.



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                                                             For Rollfilms 2r4x zrl,,
                                                  anC Plates 4j zx6 cm,                                                                     (t)+ x z)s")



-fHIS  miniature camera embodies many original features.
 I  The high shutter speed, rf 3oo sec., will arrest rapidly
moving objects. It is equally capable of portraiture and in-
terior studies. F'ocusing is done by a focusing lever to as close
as 3 ft. The Zeiss Tessar Lens insures negatives, which can be
enlarged up to  I r x r4 inch. The brilliant and the Iconometer
               finders are standard equipment, and the
               camera also has a plate back. The Icarette B
                      is furnished in a black leather carrying case.
                                                   Picture Sizes:lRollfilms  z/  x z)l inch
                                                    Plates: r)y'x'.zsfiinch (+% x 6 cm.)
                                                  Lens: Zeiss TeSsar,f: 4.t of 3 inch focal
                                                           lshutter: Compur with cable and
                                                                     finger release
                                                         Speeds: r to tf 3oo sec. Time
                                                        and Bulb
                                                  Camera Size fif  xS',4x 5%
                                                                    inch
                                                         Weight: r5 ozs.

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             fcarettes and (ocarettes    Junior
                                                 and\J/HENEVER price is an important consideration, v v yet a camera is required which will give all-round satis-
faction, the Junior models, offered on pages ro and Ir, will
make a strong appeal.
  They combine simple design with dependable, sturdy con-
struction, and operate with a minimum number of adjust-
ments.
  The Junior models are made in two sizes: Model C for
photos o{ z)y'x3)y' rnch, Model D for photos of z/x4/a inch.
                                                                    fast  All Juniors are equipped with anastigmat lenses,
enough for snapshots, even in poor light. The lenses give good
definition, allowing enlargements of many diameters. The
shutters are automatic permitting exposures of rf 25, t/5o,
tf rco second, besides time and bulb. The body of the Juniors
is of light metal, which insures stability, and their folding
standard carriage gives perfect rigidity to the lens front.

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                For Rollfilm: Model C, z% x 3%"; Model D, z% x 4%,,.
-fHE   elegantly finished Junior Icarettes are covered with r  black leather, have leather bellows and nickel trimming.
It is a real manufacturing achievement that these models
can be offered at such low prices. See details on page 9.

Picture Size ...        ...Model C, z/a x 3l  inch. Model D, t/z x 4/  inch
Lens. .                               . .  . Novar/:5.3. Model C, 4/, inch; Model D, 5/, inch focal length
Shutter.              ..Automatic with finger and cable release
Speeds .                               . .rf zq to r/roo sec. Time and Bulb
CameraSize ...        ..Model C, r)y',x324x7inch.  ModelDr t94"SV{x8/,inch
Weight.                              .  . Model C, zr ozs. Model D, z8 ozs.

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       For Rollfilm
    Model C, z)1 x s)4,'.    Model D, z/"x4%',.                f.JERE are two equally worthy                            I  I                                                       tamrly                       -.-bers of tit. ;rnio rthat will make good outdoor companions. Theiimany advai-
tages have been enumerated on page 9. The patented film
threading mechanism makes the Cbcir.it.r the fasiest to load
of all rollfilm cameras and assures perfect flatness of the film.
Thus, out-of-focus negatives, due to buckling of the film, are
eliminated. Elegantly finished in black leaiher and nickel.
Picture Size.  . .  . Model C, z)/, x 3ty' inch. Model D, z/" x a)y' inch
l..nr  . .                                               . Trinastigmat/:6. a Model C, {y', incl; Moa.i O, 5- )y' inch focal lengthShutter.     Derval Automatic with cabie and finger release'
Speeds.      .rf z5 to r/roo sec. Time and Bulb
Camera Size....Model C,tfix jzlx6l4inch.  Model D, r%*3% x 8 inchWeigh-t.    Model C, 19 ozs. Mojel D, z6 ozs.

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                    and DZ





                    For Rollfilms
        Model C, z)4 x 314"i Model D, z% x 4"4"
-T'HE Icarette Models C and D are identical, except for size
 I  and weight. They are built entirely of durablelightmetal,
attractively finished in black enamel and nickel, and covered
with fine grain pin seal leather. The backs of these models
have end locks, secnre yet easy to put on or take off and they
are positively light-proof.
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  The improved film holder insures even) free winding of the
film, with no possibility of the film climbing on the spool
ends, teariirg or binding, and the winding key will never chew
out the slot of the spool.
  The front has screw operated vertical movement. There is
a brilliant reflecting finder, also an Iconometer wire finder,
which always indicates the correct view, even when the front
is elevated. Focusing is accomplished with a focusing lever.
  The optical equipment is the Carl Zeiss Tessarrf:4.5 of +%
inch focus in the Model C and 4sr/ inch focus in the Model D.
  The shutter is the Compur with speeds from r to rfz5o
second, beside time and bulb exposures.
 A special model of the Icar-
ette D is called Icarette DA.
Like the Icarette D  it takes
rollfilm z% x 4/  inch, but it
is furthermore equipped with
an adapter for the use of plates
or cut films z% x 3/  inch (6/
x 9 cm.), and of film packs 2%
x 3% inch.
  As a constant companion no
better camera could be selected
than one of the Icarette Mod-
els C or D. A leather case is
furnished with each camera.


                                      Model D and DA, rfi x 3% x 8% inch
                                              ozs. Mcdel DA,33 ozs.

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                               llfilms Model C, zl( x 3l/"; Model D, z% x q%".
FfIHESE          de luxe cameras incorporate all the latest im-
 r  provements. They are covered with fine saffron brown
leather, imparting an air of distinction to the camera. The
focusing is done with a focusing lever. The objective carrying
standard is a single casting with built-in adjustment screw
for vertical movement.
  The bellows are of high grade brown leather. A brilliant
finder with level, as well as the well known eye-level Icono-
meter finder, are fitted to the camera. Both models are

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           supplied with the Carl ZeissTessarrf:4.5l.ens and the Compur
          Shutter, giving eight speed variations. The cameras are
           furnished in brown leather cases.




                                                          Observe the convenient method of
                                                                    loading the film holder and how the
                                                                     film race prevents buckling of the
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                Picture Size.  . . .  . Model C, zry', x !1, inch; Model D, z)/ x 4r,1, inch
             Lens..         ..Zeiss Tessar,f:4.5, Model C, al6inch; Model D, 42,y'\nch focal length
             Shutter              .  . Compur with cable and finger release
           Speeds.        ..r  to tf z5o sec. Time and Bulb
             Camera Size.....Model C,r)1, x 3x6%  inch; Model D,r)4 x 3)y' xSinch
            Weight.                         . Model C, zz ozs. Model D, z8 ozs.

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              .            For Rollfilms z%-x 3%" and Plates z%. x 3%'.

                                        camera, havingTHE   Icarette L is a rollfilm and plate r  8 inch double extension bellows. It takes six exposure
rollfilms z% x 3/  inch of any make. The back is fitted with
a panel which is readily removable so that a plate holder, film
pack adapter or focusing back may be inserted for the use of
                                                                asplates or cut films z% x jy' inch (6%  9 cm.) as well                                     "    permit the useof film packs z% x     inch.The 8 inch bellows               3/
of a Distar Lens, and when plates are used, objects within two
feet of the camera may be photographed. Proxar Lenses for
wide-angle work may be used with the fcarette L, making it
a universal camera for all-round photographic work.
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  The front can be raised or lowered by means of a microm_
eter screw. A brilliant finder and the eye-level rconometer
finder allow one to correctly center the picture. The camera
is supplied in a leather case.



                                     Picture Size: Rollfilms: z/a x 3/  inch
                                      Plates: z/z x {4  inch (6/z x 9 cm.)
                                  Lens: Zeiss Tessarrf:4.5 of afi  lnch focal length
                                      Shutter: Compur with cable and finger release
                                  Speeds: r to rf z5o sec. Time and Bulb
                              Camera Size: r)4 x 394 x 7fo inch. Weight: q.6 ozs.


    Supplementary  Distar and Proxar Lenscs may be used on this model. See page 49.

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                  For Rollfilms or Plates
          Nixe A, 3!Z x 4'/"i  Nixe B, 321 x S)1"

NTO more complete or better film cameras have ev'er beenr  \  produced. These most unusual models can be used either
with rollfilms or plates. Constructed entirely of a special
light metal alloy, they are attractively finished in durable
black enamel with nickel trimmings, and covered with
selected black grain leather.
  The bellows extension is essential for telephoto work with
the Distar Lens. For close work the oamera will give excellent
results with the Proxar suppleme ntary lens. ThZ "Nixe" has
ample horizontal and vertical front movements, useful for
photographing buildings or eliminating objectionable fore-
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getss Orlon, eam,ern sI          ground. The adjustments are operated by micrometer screws.
           In addition to the usual brilliant finder,
       an Iconometer finder is fitted. The image
       shown in the wire frame, when looking
          through the rear peep-hole,  is always correct)
         regardless of the position of the camera
           front or bellows extension.
         The back of the "Nixe" is fitted with a
        removable panel and pressure plate. When
          these are removed, a focusing back or plate holder may be
           inserted, which may be obtained separately.
         The new film-holding device simplifies loading and assures
         perfect alighment, supplying just sufficient tension to keep
         the film absolutely flat at all times. The camera is furnished
          in a leather case.
              Picture Size.. . ...  . . .Nixe A,3% x +/i inch. Nixe B, jl  x 5/z inch.
             Lens. .   .                      . .  . Zeiss Tessarr/:4.5 Nixe A, 52( inch; Nixe B, 6 inch focal length
              Shutter.                      . .  . Compur with cable and finger release
              Speeds.                  ..r  to rf zoo sec. Time and Bulb
               Bellows.                  / Nixe A, ro inch exrension
                                                \ Nixe B, rt inch extension
           Camera Size.           / Nixe A, r3/+ x +% x 8tf inch
                                                \ Nixe B, rV6  +94 x g)4 inch             Weight.....                 . .Nixe A, 44 ozs."    Nixe B, 53 ozs.





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               Supplementary  lenses Distar and Proxar may be used on these models. See page 49.

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                         For Rollfilms
            Model A, zl/" x +)/.,,: Model B, l)4 x S%',

THE,IR appearance combined with the sturdy construc- I   tion will appeal to those desiring an efficien t camera of a
pretentious size.
  The Cocarette A takes pictures in the popular size of 3% x
                                                                     size4/  inch, whereas the Cocarette B takes postal-card
pictures. Both models are equipped with the fast Zeiss Tessar
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.f , +.5 and the Compur Shutter. The camera is easily and
quickly loaded.
    It is equipped with a reversible brilliant finder and also an
Iconometer finder. The body of the camera is made of alum-
inum, covered with brown morocco leather. The dull white
 silver finish of the metal trimmings, together with the brown
leather covering and brown leather bellows make this modei
 strikingly beautiful. Model A takes rollfilms for 6 or  r 2 ex-
posures; Model B for 6 or ro exposures. The cameras are
supplied in a leather case.
Picture Size.  . .....Model A,3% x 4/  inch. Model B, 3/a x 5/"inch
Lens. .                 . . .  . Zeiss Tessar/:4.5 Model A, 4fi  tnch; Model B, 6 inch focal length
Shutter.               . .  . Compur with cable and finger release
Speeds.      ....ModelA,  r to r/z5osec. Model B, r to tfzoosec. Time and Bulb
 Camera Size.......Model A,r)4x 4x 8 inch. Model B, t3/+x+% x 9 inch
Weight.                . .  . Model A, 34 ozs. Model B, 5o ozs.