ICA Stereolette Cupido (620)

The Stereolette Cupido (620) was a stereo camera produced by Internationale Camera Aktien Gesellschaft (ICA) of Germany between 1912 and 1926. Designed for the emerging amateur market, it utilized the 135 (35mm) film format, which was becoming more standardized by this time, though stereo photography remained a niche pursuit. As a stereo camera, it likely featured a pair of lenses to capture two slightly offset images, intended for viewing in a stereoscope to create a three-dimensional effect. Its design was functional rather than revolutionary, representing ICA's effort to offer an accessible entry point into 3D photography for enthusiasts during the early 20th century. Production spanned the tumultuous period of World War I and the subsequent interwar years, reflecting the company's ongoing operations before its eventual merger into Zeiss Ikon.