Volta (Model 146)

Ica AG

Name:	Volta
Manufacturer:	Ica AG
Country of Origin:	Germany
Construction:	Standard format folding-bed plate camera; leatherette covered wooden body with metal baseboard.
Production Period:

 

Model / Variant:	Model 146
Plate / Film Size:	9 x 12cm plates
Lens:	Ica Doppel Anastigmat f6.8 135mm
Shutter:	25 - 100, T, B
Movements:	Rising & cross front
Dimensions (w x h x l):
Date of this Example:	c1914
Serial Number:	Removal of screen reveals serial 49983 stamped into wooden surround just below velvet light seal.
Availability:	Common  Uncommon  Hard to Find  Scarce
Inventory Number:	95

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Description

Conventional plate camera with wooden frame and metal baseboard. The name is marked on the carrying handle. Ica inscription on the back of the screen cover; round Ica Dresden badge fixed to inside of the casing.

Interesting focus scale where arc shaped slider locks lens standard. Date taken from data given in McKeown [1].

Camera came complete with shutter release cable.

Rise & fall and cross movement.

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