Icarette camera identification help.

[scrwkng]

<p>I have just acquired and old Icarette folding camera. I believe I have nailed the model down to a Junior 'D'. The body measures 8" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" and appears to shoot at 2 1/2" x 4 1/4".<br>

That was the easy part. Around the lens is labeled Zeiss Ikon and appears to have a Compur shutter rated to 1/250. Also at the top of the body in gold leaf is the label J. Lizars Glasgow, which I found to be a maker/distributor or cameras many years ago.<br>

The lens is giving me some difficulty as I can not seem to find any information. It is a labeled as "Preminar" 1:4,5 F=12cm. I can not seem to find any information on the lens.<br>

I am wondering if anybody has any more knowledge to add regarding any aspect of this camera. I am interested in finding out all I can about it. I also intend to put a roll of film through it as all appears to be working well and seemingly to be in great condition.<br>

<p>Thank you for any further help!</p>

[User_503771]

<p>Zeiss Ikon started as a merger between major firms. I don't remember exactly which ones, but they included some part or all of Zeiss, Ica and Goerz.</p>

<p>The Lens Vademecum lists the Preminar as being produced by Goerz and possibly by Ica in the early conglomerate years. It doesn't give a lens formula, but I'd bet it's a triplet. Might be good, give it a shot.</p>