Up for sale is a classic piece of German photographic history: the Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor 54/2. Produced between 1928 and 1938, this is widely considered one of the highest-quality box cameras ever made.Unlike standard box cameras, the Tengor features a sophisticated Goerz Frontar lens and a focus selector that allows for sharper images at different distances. It is famous for its "Art Deco" front plate and robust build quality.
Selectable Focus: Two-position slider for close-ups (3–10m) and infinity.Variable Aperture: Three settings (f/11, f/16, f/22) adjusted by the bottom lever.Dual Viewfinders: Top and side viewfinders for portrait or landscape orientation.Ready to Shoot: Uses standard 120 film, which is still widely available today.
Mechanical: [e.g., Shutter fires correctly on both 'M' (Instant) and 'T' (Time) settings.]Sold as-is. This camera is perfect for a collector's shelf or for an analog photographer looking to experiment with 6x9 medium format negatives. Please see all photos for a detailed look at the condition.