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PRONTOR-Sv-Shutter PRONTO-Sbufter VELIO-Sbutter
ZEISS IKON ciuneras are famous the world over, driefly for their outstanding lenses. The
NOVAR with an aperture of f16.3, f/4.5 or f/3.5 produces ecxellent black-and-whiteand colour
pictures.The ZEISS TESSAR is often describedas the "eagle eye" of any camera; its needle
sharp deftnition has been proverbial for half a century. All lensesare coated and colour corrected.
The choice of the shutter depends very much on the type of subject you wish to take. A sports SYNCHRO-COMPUR-
shot, for example, will require 4 faster speed than a lindscape. The foilowing shutters are iuilt Sbutter
into ZEISS IKON cameras:
Vario r/ zs,Lln, 1/:oosec., time
Vero | | zs,| / so,I I rc0,I I zoosec., time
Velio rln, rlzt, t/do,rltcr,,r/loo sec., time
Pronto rlzn, Uro, rlno, t/zoosec., time, delayed action
Prontor-S l,rlz,rls,rln,,r/zt,r/so,rlrco,l/soosec. (1/*o sec. with 2rllx lUein. models),
time, delayed action
Prontor-SV like Prontor-S, but speed synchronised
Synchro-Compur 1, Llz, rls, rln,,t/zd, t/s0,1/too,r/zso,tldoosec., time. Speed-2tlo synchronised.
(Has delayed action on all 2rltxSL/E in. and som. xir/nin. models)
Synclrro-Compur l,rlz,rla,L/e,t/rs,tlso,r/to,rlnr,r/zso,l/soosec.,time. Speed synchronised,
MXV delayed action
Focal Plane ShutterSpeed syndrronisedto l/rreosec.Only available in the CONTAX (seepage lg)
All shutters are provided with a flash contact. For high speedflash shots the shutter must be speed-
synchronised.If you want to take self-portraits, choose a shutter with delayed action.
SYNCHRO-COMPUR-MXV NOVAR Shutter ZEISSTESSAR
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BOX TENCOR
\TiththeBOX TENGOR you'll start taking good pictures
straight away. It is so simple to use that you couldn't go
\ryrong,
The BOX TENGOR is the ideal camera for a beginner.
Even a drild can use it. Its indestructible light-metal body
will stand more than an occasionai knod<.
Important BOX TENGOR features for the beginner are
the double exposure lock, the safety catdl against acci-
dental release and the warning signal to prevent unex-
posed shots. However careless you may be, you just
couldn't take that lovely view in front if you mixed up
with the trellis fence of the previous shot.
The BOX TENGOR has a colour-corrected and coated Frontar
f/9 lens. This is fast enough for colour photography if the light
is good. Everything more than 9 yards away will be sharp. But
if you lvant to take groups from 2rlt to 9 yards, or portraits
from I to 2 yards, a lever brings built-in close-up lenses into
use. A second lever operates the lens stops.
The shutter permits instantaneous and time exposures. It has
flash contacts built-in. Thus even flash shots are easy with the
BOX TENGOR.
A cable release sod<et, upright and horizontal ffnders, a tripod
bush and, if desired, a yellow push-on filter complete the equip-
ment of this popular and efftcient camera, whictr with its low
pnce is within everybody's readr.
2/+x
BOX TENGOR 2r/rx3r/{' (6 x 9 cm.). Dimensions: Ever-readv case No.12272
4tlzx4rlax23/*"(11.5x 1O.5x7.2cm.), weight lgLlz ounces Push-onyellow fflter No. 347
(550grams), Frontar Ii9lens, shutter for instantaneousand Cable releasewith lod< No.1312/24
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SLJPER IKONTA
These roll-ftlm camerasare in a classof their own. They have moment before they actually enter the picture area. This is a
tedrnical features whidr are usually found only on precision greathelp in sportsphotography.The many tedrnicalfeatures
miniature cameras.The latest and ftnest in this range is the of the SUPER TKONTA cameraare describedin a separate
SUPERIKONTA III. It has a coupled rangeffnder.You just detailedpamphlet.
rotate a ring to make the rangeffnderimagesto coincide; this
| 2tlax2rl{'(6x6cm.) IKONTAautomatically focusesthe lens. The SUPER IKONTA was SUPER
Dimensions: 5tlrx3?lrx77la" (14.7 x 9.6 x 4.8 cm.) rVeight: 35ounces (1000grams)
designedto be instantly ready for action. The rangeftnderand Shutter No.
viewftnderare thereforecombinedin one eyepiece.Obviously Tessar f12.8 }rla" (80 rnm.) Syndrro-Compur 532/16 Pcms
the camerahas a self-erectingbaseboard,red-dot zone focus Ever-ready case 1204/t6
settings,etc. The fflm transport is noteworth/: 1lou just turn SUPER IKONTA ll 2rlqx2t/r"(6x6cm.)the fflm winding knob as far as it will go. The ftlm for the next Dimensions:f/rx4r/rx77lt"(14.7x11.4x4.8cm.) Veight:39ounces(ll10grams)
exposureis then automaticallyin position. This works even Shutter No.
for the first exposureso that the red window is unnecessary. Tessar f 12.8 3tls" (80 mm.) Syndrro-Compur . 533/16 Pcms
In its place the camerais fftted with an automatic counter and Ever-ready case 1203116
an indicator showing whether the camera has been loaded SUPER I KONTA lll 2rl ax2rlto (6x6 cm.)
or not. Dimensions:5tlzx4xlt/r"(13.8x10.3x4.3cm.) t0fleight:23rlrounces(660grams)
If you want largeaperturelenses,dloosethe SUPERIKONTA I. Lens Shutter No.
This is similar to the SUPER IKONTA III but is fttted with Novar f/3.5 3" (75mm.) Syndrro-Compur 53t/15 Fcm
the exceptionallyfast ZEISSTESSARf/2.8lens. Tessart13.53' (75mm.) Syndrro-Compur 531i16Lcm Ever-readycase 1237tr6The SUPER IKONTA II is the crowning adrievementof all
roll-fflm cameras.It hasa highly sensitivephoto-electricexpo- SUPER IKONTA l'/ax2r/r" (,s.5x6 cm.)
suremeter built-in to eliminateall possibleexposureerrors.It Dimensions:4rl:x3r/sxl,l{'(I1.4x7,9x4.2cm.) Veight:1&/rounces(520grams)
is the ideal camerafor the colour photggrapher. Shutter No.
The SUPERIKONTA is availableasa lslnx2rI qin.(4.5x5cm.) TessarEver-readyflg.5 case3" (75 mm.) Syndrro-Compur 5311208Lcm
model, and also as a two size camerataking 2t/+x?rlcin.
(6x9 cm.) or l$lEx2Llcin.(4.5x6 cm.) pictures.Thesemodels SUPER IKONTA 2rltx}lln" (6x9cm.)
also have a coupledrangeffnder.The van Albada type view- Dimensions:Lens6tlsx31ltx2" (15.5x 8.1 x 5cm.)Shutter\feight: 29 ounces (820No. grams)
finder showsthe picture outlined by a bright frame within a Tessar f13.5 4tla" (l05mm.) Synchro-Compur 5SlDLcms
larger fteld of view. Moving subjectsare therefore visible a Ever-ready case 12Mt2
r r r s . A c c r s r o r r r r . a c c r r a o r r r r , A c c l s r o c c r r r o r r ! ! , a c c r a r o c c l s l o r r r t , A c c r r r o r r r r .
l8ln x 2r/ {' 2u ex2r/t" 2r/ tx}r/ c'
ACCESSORIES: 18/ax2rla" 2rltx2rl{' 2rlqxSr/{' (4,5x5cm") (6x6cm.) (6x9cm.)
ZEISS IKON precisionftlters (4.5x6cm.) (6x6cm.) (6x9cm.) Leather case for lens hood No.779 779,780 780 in six colours No. 353 353,322 354 Cable release with lod< fir2n4 13r2t24 13nn4ZEISS BERNOTAR For 2rlax2lla"SUPER IKONTA I t II polarisingftlter 330 330,331 331 CONTAMETER Close-uprangefinder - u2ZEISS PROXAR lenses
for close-upsdown to 40'(100cm.) - 9r1n 9rlt2 Correction lensesfor the rangeftnder - 901
for close-upsdown to 20" (50 cm.) grolr 910n,91111 91111 Carrying strap for camera Tr.500
for close-upsdown to 12" (30 cm.) 910105 910/05,91uA5 911t05 And for all mqclelsother than the 2r/qx2r/r" SUPER IKONTA II:
Lenshood 1 1 1I 1lt1t tt12 1tl2 IKOPHOT exposuremeter (see page 23) No. 1329
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@ CoNTINA
A man of action will always droose the CONTINA. This handy
miniature camera can be carried everywhere. The negative mate-
rial is so dreap that you can afford to take several shots of any
subject. The short focal length of the wide-aperture lensesprovides
great depth of fteld. \'fith the red-dot zone setting, for example,
everything over 8 feet from the camera will be sharp.
All settings on the CONTINA can be read from'above, including CONTINA
the depth of fteld scale. The camera has an automatic ftlm trans-
port, double exposure lock, frame counter, ftlm indicator, in short
all the features you would look for in a modern miniature camera.
The ingenious winding lever on the bottom m4kes for rapid ftlm
24x36 transport. The CONTINA II also has a rangeftnder. This shows
exactly how far the subject is from the camera and ensures ac-
curate focusing even at the' full aperture of the N O VA R or
TESSAR lenses. This is specially important in colour photo-
graphy.
CONTINA l 24 x 36 rnm.
Dimensions: 4rlnx2ilax lslt" (12 x 7.2x4.5cm.). Veight: 16 ounces (450 grams)
Shutter No.
Novar f13.5 l|lt" (45 mm.) Pronto 522124Fts
Tessar f 12.873tt" (45 mm.) Syndrro-Compur 522121Pcm
Ever-ready case 1213t24
CONTINA ll 24 x 36mm.
Dimensions: 4rlr x3t/tx 7!l{' (12 x 8.2 x 4.5 cm.). Veight : 20rlzounces (580 grams)
Lens Shutter No.
Tessar t12.8 lrl{' (45 mm.) Syn&ro-Compur 524124Pcm
Ever-ready case r216t24 CONTINA
c c E s s o R r E s . A c c E s s o R r E s . A c c E s s o R r E s . A c c E s s o R I E s . A c c E s s o R I E s A C C E S S O R T E S . A C C E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R T E S . A C C E S S O R T E S . A C G E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R T E S .
A C C E S S O R I E S : No. ZEISS PROXAR lenses(coated) No.
ZEISS IKON precision ftlters in 6 colours 352 for close-upsdolvn to 20" (50 cm.) 909/1
ZEISS BERNOTAR polarisingfilter 330 for close-upsdown to 12' (}Ocm.) 9W105
for close-upsdown to 8rlz" (22 cm.) 9@/03 Lens hood 11 1 0
Leather case for lens hood 778 Cable release with lodt 1312124
Carrying strap for camera Tr.499,Tr.500 IKOPHOT exposuremeter (see page 23) 1329
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For a living record of events around You, there is only the
motion picture projected on a screen.You re-experienceme-
mories of happy holidnys, day-by -day happenings, or impor-
tant occasions at home and with friends. You are yotlr ownMOVI KON 8 ftlm director, and yorrr family.the ftlm stars-this is a pastime
borizontal providing many long hours of fun. And yet ftlming is even
simpler than photography. You realise that as soon as you get
hold of the HORIZONTAL MOVIKON S. You just set the
ap'erttrre.If you ftlm in colottr you will use the IKOPHOT
(see page 23), and the camera is ready to rttn. No focusing is
necessary except for close-ups since the short focal length of
the fast 10 mm MOVITAR f/1.9 lens has an extraordinarily
great depth of fteld. For example, when set to 3 feet and aper-
ture f 18,everything rvill be sharp from 20 in. to inftnity.
Becauseof its horizontal shape the MOVIKON 8 is easy to
hold really steady in both hands, just like the CONTAX. The
index ffnger conveniently operates the handy release. The
large and bright optical ftnder clearly shows the correct fteld
of view. For close-up shots-the lens can be foctrsed down to
8 in. (20 cm.)-optical parallax compensation is provided. You
get perfect takes irr any sittration withottt trouble.
Further advantages of this handy narrow-gauge cine camera
are red-dot focusing zones, a safety lock against accidental re-
lease,a running lock so that yott can ftlm yorlrself , single frame
exposures, an atttomatic ftlm counter and removable bad<.
The full versatility of the MOVIKON 8 is realized by the
MOVIKON SYSTEtvl, which is described on the following
page.
HORIZONTAL MOVIKON 8: Dimensions5sltx2 x33l*"
(14.5x 5 x 8.5cm.). \Weight 34r/rounces(980grams)
tWith 10mm. Movita r I I t .g No.-5532i2s8"
A C C E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R I E S A C C E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R I E S . A C C E S S O R I E S '
A C C E S S O R I E' S No. MOVITRIX Titler No. 1425!28
Ever-re ady bug of soft leather 775 Cone hood for Movitrix M26tA5
Ever-ready case 1ngal28 MOVILUM Universal lighting outftt with two
ZEISS IKON precision ftlters in six colours 361 lamps and switch,but without bulbs
MOVIGONAR wide angle attaclrment with (for accessoriessee page 22) 1310
{inder and lens hood iu case 5532i07 MOVISCOP Film editor 113128
MOVITELAR tele attachment rvith ftnder and For further accessoriessee specialpamphlet
lens hood in case 5532iM IKOPHOT exposuremeter (seepage23) 1329
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TH E MOVIKON SYSTEM
Large views of distant subjects are impossible if you
cannot get sufftciently close.\x/ith the MovlKoN g
however you simply screw the MoVITELAR attadr-
ment on to the standard lens and you see the sub-
ject as if through a telescope. The effective focal
length is doubled (20 mm.) but the aperture still re-
mains at f/ 1.9. The accessoryftnder shorvs the cor-
rect field of view and a special lens hood cuts out
srray light.
MOVITELAR ANd MOVIGONAR A lens attadrment is also available for wide-angle
lens attadtments shots. This is the MovIGoNAR and is supplied in MOVITRTX with caneas uatte box
a casecomplete with ftnder and lens hood. It reduces
the effective focal length to 5 mm. keeping the aper-
ture constant.
Films must of course be titled. The MOVITRIX
multipurpose titler is a really versatile piece of
equipment for this purpose. Running titles, drum
titles or flap-overs are as simple to make as titles in
front of a moving badqround. The cone acts as a
special lerrs hood and can also be trsed as a matte
box for normal ftlming.
Artiftcial light shots are best taken with the
MOVILUM lighting unit.
tper-readybag and €oer-ready-case It is ftrmly attadred to the MovIKoN and can be MOVITRTXWitb MOVILUM
equipped with four or six reflectors to light up large ligbting unit
rooms. It can also be attached to the: MovlrRIX to
illuminate titles evenly.
The fflm becomes suitable for projection only if the
individual scenesare spliced together in the correct
order. The Movlscop g ftlm editor, whidr is also
made for 16 mm. ftlm, shows the picture animated.
A marker is provided to indicate cuts and the base-
board can also be used for rewinding the film after
projection.
For details see the special pamphret on the
HORIZONTAL MOVIKON 8
Conoenientborizontalhold
Movrscovflm editor
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IKOBLITZ
At dusk or for indoor shots the light may become insufftcient for a snapshot.
Here ZEISS IKON flashguns pr:ovide the solution. They are connected to
the synchronised flash roiket fitted on all ZBISS IKON cameras.The new
I KO BLITZ is an especially neat and handy piece of apparatus containing
a test lamp for testing the flash bulb. It folds up, and when carried in the case
supplied, it takes up"n.*t to no room. It is siritable for all flash bulbs with
S.C.C.cap.
The IKObLITZIII is a bigger version for flash bulbs with Edison and S.C.C.
caps. Like the smaller mol[t it is a capacitor unit. The IKOBLITZ III carr be
,,rid with several extension ttnits to light up large rooms.
IKOBLITZ with cable and case No. 1315 IKOBLITZ without cable No. 136e
Accessories for IKOBLITZ III: Connecting cable 18" ('{5cm.) long, Cat.No. 1356102i3ft-
(90 cnr.) long, Cat. No. l3til03. Adaptor .with ejector for small S. C. C. bulbs, Cat. No- 1355/01.
Connecting cable for extension gun 3 ft. (.90cm.) long, Cat. No. 1356i011-
MOVILTJM
The MOVILUM universal lighting unit (see also page 21) can
be attached to any camera by tneans of a bracket' You don't
stumble any more over lamp stands and cables when you move
the camera abotrt. The reflictors can be adjusted individtrally.
MOVILUM with two reflectors,without bulbs N o . 1 3 1 0
Camera bracket No. 1310i01
Rubber handle No. 13WA2
Two additional reflectors,without lamps No. 131oio3
IKOTRON
Yog will be completely independentwith the IKOTRON electronig_flashgun,
since its sour.. bf electricity is a dry battery with a capacity sufftcient for
2000 flashes.This robtrst unit requires no servicing or recharging of accumu-
lators. Rapid successiveflashesaid cornplete absenceof noise .ma\e the ope-
rarion of ihe IKOTRON specially convenient. The brief flash of rlzoo0sec.
ensuressharp pictures of the fastest action strbjects.Accessoriessuch as the
synchronisedciistant releaseare described in a special pamphlet.
IKOTRON electronicflash unit, complete No'1314
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IKOPHOT
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Evenan experiencedcameraman can easily slip up in estimatingthe exposure.He thereforeusesa photo-electricexposure
meter. This is simply indispensablefor colour photographysince even a slight error in exposurewill falsify the colours.
The IKOPHOT is equally suitable for blacft-and-whiteand colour photography. Its novel calibration takes care of the
specialpropertiesof reversalffhn. The sensitivity of the film may be set in DIN or ASA degrees.
The IKOPHOT is operatedwith one hand and the exposuretime for any one lens aperture can be read off immediately.
Even with fflters no calculation is necessary.A specialindex mark showsthe readingsfor cine work.
Its wide range reliably coversbrightnessvaluesfrom brilliant sunlightin the mountainsto dim and narrow streets.Under
difftcult lighting conditionsthe diffusing disc helps to measurethe incident light on the scene.The moisture proof ivory
coloured caseprotects all sensitiveparts. Its elegantever-ready case of rust leather and the gilt safety drain turn the
IKOPHOT into the gem of every photographicequipment.
I KOP HOT photo-electricexposuremeter with iliffusing disc,ever-readycaseand safetychain No. 1329
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