Icarette (6x6)

Produced by the influential German company ICA between 1912 and 1920, the Icarette (6x6) represents a solid example of the mid-range folding roll-film camera popular in the early 20th century. As part of ICA's extensive Icarette series, this model specifically utilized 120 roll film to capture the classic 6x6 cm format square negatives, a standard favored by many amateur photographers and professionals alike for its manageable size and good image quality. Its defining characteristic is the compact folding bellows design, allowing the camera to collapse into a relatively small, portable package for easy transport, a crucial feature for its intended users. Constructed primarily from metal and leatherette, it offered a practical and affordable option for photographers transitioning from bulkier plate cameras to the convenience of roll film. The Icarette (6x6) embodies the era's engineering focus on accessibility and portability without sacrificing fundamental photographic capabilities, reflecting ICA's significant role in the German camera manufacturing sector during this period.