This is a rare Tessar 16.5cm F2.7.
The F2.7 value at the time was very bright and expensive.
It is in very good condition considering its age, and there is no visible mold or haze.
Camera body
ZEISS IKON MIROFLEX
This is a German-made folding SLR camera made in 1927. The film size is 9x12cm.
The mechanism for assembling and folding it into a shooting position is extremely ingenious and never gets boring.
First, pull the metal handle under the lens with all your might and it will look like the photo. This is the position to use a sports viewfinder.
Now, press the small button on the right side of the top cover and the hood will rise up forcefully, and you will be ready to take a SLR photo.
To fold it, first fold the hood by hand while closing the top cover. Then press the button next to the right hand hanging bracket and the top cover will fall with a bang, and it will be in the position shown in the photo. Then press the front and back to return it to its original position.
The lens is rarer, but the body is also a rare item.
◆ The body is in very good condition for a camera that is about 100 years old. The ingenious mechanism is completely free of malfunctions. It has a Zeiss nameplate.
◆ The leather of the bellows and hood is in good condition.
◆ The lens is in very good condition for an item that has aged over time. It is clear with no visible mold or scratches. The helicoid feels a little heavy. The aperture is very smooth to operate.
◆ Both the viewfinder glass and the focusing glass are visible.
◆ The shutter curtain is deteriorated and does not move, so it is not possible to wind or release the shutter.
※ The body seems to require maintenance.
It is in good condition, so it is recommended for those who want to try out rare lenses and those who want to use a masterpiece folding SLR from 100 years ago.