Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/16 Medium Format Folding Camera

Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/16 Medium Format Folding Camera - Good Condition | Classic German Folder with Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 and Pronto Shutter

The Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/16 is a beautifully crafted German medium format folding camera that delivers 6x6 medium format image quality in a compact and elegant package. Built by Zeiss Ikon in Germany, the Nettar series offered photographers an accessible entry point into medium format photography with the legendary Zeiss Ikon build quality and optical heritage. The Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 fixed lens delivers sharp and characterful images with a natural rendering quality — making it a practical and enjoyable camera for medium format film photography today. The Pronto shutter provides reliable and accurate exposures. Compact when folded and satisfying to use when open, the Nettar 515/16 is a genuine piece of German photographic history. No serial number noted.

Key Features

• Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 — classic Zeiss Ikon three-element optical formula
• Pronto shutter — reliable mechanical engineering
• Medium format 6x6 — exceptional image quality and fine grain on 120 film
• Classic folding design — compact when closed, elegant when open
• Manual focus and exposure control
• Solid all-metal German construction of the highest quality
• A genuine piece of Zeiss Ikon photographic heritage

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing; bellows intact with no visible pinholes; folding mechanism operates smoothly
• Optics: Lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Pronto shutter fires correctly across available speeds; aperture blades clean and snappy; focus mechanism operates smoothly

"The Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/16 is one of those classic German medium format folders that rewards the patient photographer with results that genuinely impress. The 6x6 negative delivers a richness and detail that 35mm simply cannot match, and the compact folding design makes it a surprisingly portable medium format option. A charming and capable piece of German photographic history."

What's Included

• Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/16 folding camera with Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Zeiss Ikon
• Model: Nettar 515/16
• Serial Number: Not available
• Lens: Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 (fixed)
• Lens Construction: 3 elements in 3 groups
• Shutter: Pronto
• Shutter Speed: 1/25s – 1/100s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/4.5 – f/16
• Film Format: Medium Format 6x6 (120 film)
• Focus: Manual
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.2m
• Construction: All-metal body with bellows
• Type: Medium Format Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition