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Zeiss Ikon Simplex-Ernoflex and
Simplex-Ernoflex Stereo
The Simplex Ernoflex was a carryover from Ernemann. Available in 4.5 X 6cm as the 853, 6.5 X 9cm as
the 853/3 and the 9 x 12cm as the 853/7, plus the 615/1 stereo version, these were rigid body SLR
cameras with helical focusing lenses. Lense included Ernoplast, Ernon or Tessar.
It appears these were dropped from the catalog sometime in the 1930's.
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The Simplex Ernoflex 853/7.
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Photos courtesy of Ross Nitkin
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The Simplex Ernoflex 853/7.
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