Zeiss Ikon Nettar With 75mm 6,3 SR 517/16

Description

Zeiss Ikon Nettar 517/16 Folding 66 Medium Format Camera with Novar 75mm f/6.3 Lens

The Zeiss Ikon Nettar 517/16 is a medium format folding camera, produced in the 1950s in Germany. It uses 120 roll film to produce 66 cm square negatives, offering exceptional image quality thanks to the large film size. The camera is equipped with a Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/6.3 lens, a simple and compact triplet design known for its classic rendering and vintage character. The 517/16 is a well-built, no-nonsense mechanical camera that’s ideal for those who enjoy slower, deliberate shooting with beautiful results.

Key Features Zeiss Ikon Nettar 517/16

• Film Format: 120 roll film produces 66 cm square negatives (12 exposures per roll)

• Lens: Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/6.3 3-element lens with a vintage, soft rendering

• Aperture Range: f/6.3 to f/22 (manual selection on lens barrel)

• Shutter: Pronto leaf shutter with speeds typically 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 + Bulb

• Focusing: Zone focus, with front-element focusing

• Viewfinder: Simple optical finder (no rangefinder)

• Construction: Folding bellows design with metal body and leatherette covering

• Film Advance: Manual with red window on the back (no automatic frame stop)

• Tripod Mount: Standard 1/4″ socket

• Flash Sync: PC socket for external flash units

Whats Included

• Zeiss Ikon Nettar 517/16 camera

• Built-in Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/6.3 lens

Condition

Used Good condition: The camera is mechanically functional with working shutter and aperture controls. The bellows are light-tight, and the lens is clear, with no major haze or fungus. Viewfinder is usable (though basic, as typical for this model). Minor cosmetic wear consistent with age may be present.