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Zeiss Ikon Cocarette1927
- Format
- 120
- Mount
- fixed
- Years
- 1927–
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/100s
- Meter
- none
The Zeiss Ikon Cocarette is a 6x9 cm folding camera produced by Zeiss Ikon from approximately 1927. It is one of the earliest cameras to appear under the Zeiss Ikon brand following the landmark 1926 merger that consolidated Contessa-Nettel, ICA AG, Ernemann, and Goerz under the Zeiss umbrella. The Cocarette represents a rationalisation of the folding camera lines inherited from those predecessor companies, offering 6x9 cm negatives on roll film or plates with a quality Tessar lens at a mid-market price.
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Before you buy used
- **Bellows condition** — the primary concern on any folding camera of this age. Inspect all corners and fold lines for pinholes. Hold the camera open facing a bright light source and look from the film-plane side.
- **Shutter speeds** — Derval and early Compur shutters from the 1920s frequently need cleaning and adjustment. Slow speeds are most affected. A camera with sticky or inaccurate slow speeds should be budgeted for a CLA (clean, lubricate, adjust) before serious use.
- **Lens glass** — check for fungus, cleaning marks, and internal haze. The Tessar is a well-sealed design but not immune to fungal growth after decades of storage. Light surface haze on the outer elements sometimes cleans.
- **Roll film compatibility** — early versions may require 120 film loaded with attention to spool compatibility. Confirm the takeup spool seat accepts modern 120 spools.
- **Infinity focus** — with scale-focus cameras, verify the lens is actually sharp at the infinity marking by testing on a distant subject. Front element movement or bellows extension miscalibration can shift the infinity point.
About this camera
An early Zeiss Ikon 6x9 folding camera produced shortly after the 1926 four-company merger, equipped with the Tessar lens and a simple leaf shutter.
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Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Zeiss Ikon Cocarette use?
- The Zeiss Ikon Cocarette shoots 120 film.
- What lens mount does the Zeiss Ikon Cocarette have?
- The Zeiss Ikon Cocarette uses the fixed mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Zeiss Ikon Cocarette offer?
- The Zeiss Ikon Cocarette's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/100s.