Zeiss Ikon Box Tengor type 55-2 (1938-1950)

Zeiss Ikon Box Tengor type 55-2 (1938-1950)

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This photo is from the copy I own

History and technical features 

Box Tengor is a series of medium format film box cameras made by Zeiss Ikon and produced between 1926-1956.

It is a continuation model of Goerz Box Tengor that produced by Goerz before the merger to form the Zeiss Ikon.

There are many types of the camera during its long production period for 127VP, 120, 116/616, and 129 film sizes.

Source: camerapedia


Specifications

Type 55-2 1938-1950

Same as the 54/2 1938 but serrated round winding knob with leatherette center, black front trim
Double exposure interlock on the winding knob


Model 54/2:

1934-38
Film: 120 roll film
Lens: Goerz Frontar Achromat two elements
Aperture: switchable: f/11, f/16 or f/22
Shutter: single speed 1/25 +B
Focusing: switchable: 1m, 3m+, 8m+
Viewfinder: two built-in brilliant finders, one for vertical, one for horizontal image format

Source: camerapedia


Model

Model 55/2


Reference sites

camerapedia

camarassinfronteras


Manual


Film


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