Hello
I was just given an old Zeiss Ikon folding bellows camera by a friend who had no use for it. It's one of the more basic incarnations of this popular entry-level Zeiss offering. Mine is a 515/2 dated 1937, with a Novar Anastigmat 105mm f4.5 lens and Pronto shutter with 4 speeds (1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200) and of course B. The camera is a 6x9 format which means total quality overkill and only 8 pics per roll of 120 but still very portable, more compact than an SLR when folded.
I have looked over it and it seems to be in excellent condition for its age. A few cosmetic marks, but the shutter fires and the speeds appear correct. Lens is a bit grubby and dusty but scratch free and the bellows are looking great. The selftimer is worn out though, no big deal.
Anyone know anything about these old folders? Feedback appreciated as usual. I shall be shooting some film through it soon!
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