Ica Stereofix stereo camera with hard case
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c.1919
This Ica Stereofix stereo camera, manufactured by Internationale Camera A.-G. in Dresden, Germany, dates to approximately 1919. The camera features a distinctive trapezoidal form and is housed in its original conforming hard case.
The front of the camera body displays two primary lenses positioned side-by-side, with two adjustment wheels located above them and a viewfinder lens situated at the lower center. A viewfinder is mounted on the top of the camera. Mechanical features include a shutter release lever located on the right front, which appears to operate correctly, and a connector for a cable shutter release. The rear of the device is equipped with a sliding plate holder.
The camera measures approximately 2.5 inches in height, 6 inches in width, and 3.5 inches in depth, with a total weight including the case of 1.5 pounds. It bears the serial number B.51036. This early stereo camera reflects the design innovations of the Ica brand during the early twentieth century.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Case
- Original conforming hard case
- Weight
- 1.5 lbs
- Dimensions
- 2.5"h x 6"w x 3.5"d
Technical characteristics
- Shutter
- Shutter release lever with cable connector
- Serial number
- B.51036
- Film mechanism
- Sliding plate holder
Design
- Form
- Trapezoid
- Lens configuration
- Stereo dual lens with central viewfinder lens
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Internationale Camera A.-G.
Catalogue references
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