Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 Medium Format Folding Camera

Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 Medium Format Folding Camera - Good Condition | Classic German 6x4.5 Folder with Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 Lens and Vario Shutter

The Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 is a classic German folding camera for 120 roll film. It is a compact, pocketable folder that opens to reveal a Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens in a Vario shutter. The 518/16 shoots the 6x4.5 format, so a roll of 120 film gives 16 frames, and the larger negative delivers far more detail than 35mm film. Folded, it slips easily into a coat pocket, which makes it a practical and characterful way to try medium format. No serial number noted.

Key Features

• Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 fixed lens
• Vario shutter
• Medium format 6x4.5, 16 frames on 120 roll film
• Compact folding design, pocketable when closed
• Simple, fully mechanical controls
• Solid German construction
• A genuine piece of Zeiss Ikon history

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition, light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or significant damage; folding mechanism operates smoothly; bellows in good order
• Optics: Lens clean and clear, no fungus, haze or significant dust
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly; aperture and focus controls operate smoothly; film transport functioning as expected

"The Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 is a charming way to shoot real medium format on a very small body. The Novar-Anastigmat renders with a natural, pleasing character, the folding design is easy to carry, and the mechanical simplicity is part of the appeal. A characterful piece of German photographic history."

What's Included

• Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 camera

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Zeiss Ikon
• Model: Nettar 518/16
• Serial Number: Not available
• Lens: Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 (fixed)
• Lens Focal Length: 75mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5
• Shutter: Vario
• Film Format: Medium Format 6x4.5 (120 film, 16 exposures)
• Focus: Zone focus
• Exposure: Manual
• Type: Medium Format Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition