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Zeiss Ikon Nettar II 517/16 Folding Camera

Medium-format 6x6 folding viewfinder camera for 120 film · Zeiss Ikon AG, Stuttgart, Germany · 1949–1958

US $225.00 · or best offer

Zeiss Ikon Nettar II folding camera opened with bellows extended, showing the Novar Anastigmat lens and shutter assembly.
The Nettar II opened, bellows extended.

Description

A Zeiss Ikon Nettar II 517/16, the medium-format folding viewfinder camera produced by Zeiss Ikon AG in Stuttgart between 1949 and 1958. It takes 120 film in the 6x6 format. Serial number X134572.

The lens is a Zeiss Ikon Novar Anastigmat f/6.3, 75mm, with apertures of 6.3, 8, 11, 16, and 22. A camera that still earns its keep: load it with 120 film and it works.

Lens and shutter are in excellent condition.

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Details

MakerZeiss Ikon AG, Stuttgart, Germany
ModelNettar II 517/16
Date1949–1958
Serial numberX134572
LensZeiss Ikon Novar Anastigmat f/6.3, 75mm
Apertures6.3, 8, 11, 16, 22
Format120 film, 6x6
ReferenceeBay item 277775332652

Condition

Lens and shutter are in excellent condition. Shutter speeds have not been professionally tested; conditions reported are observed opinions, and the camera is sold as is.