ICA Favorit (335)

The Favorit (335) was a 35mm camera produced by the German company ICA between 1915 and 1922. As one of the early cameras to utilize the 135 format, the Favorit represents an early attempt at miniaturizing photography before the format gained mainstream popularity through later iconic models. During production, which spanned World War I and the immediate post-war period, camera manufacturers faced significant material shortages and economic challenges, likely influencing its design and construction. The Favorit exemplifies the transitional period when manufacturers began experimenting with smaller formats that would eventually dominate photography, though it predates the revolutionary impact of cameras like the Leica I introduced in 1925.