Ferrania Ibis 66
Specification
| Manufacturer | : | Ferrania |
|---|---|---|
| Produced | : | 1955 |
| Classification | : | Medium |
| Body Type | : | Extending Body |
| Construction | : | Cast Aluminium |
| Film Type | : | 120 |
| Film Width | : | 62mm |
| ImageSize | : | 2¼x2¼" |
| No. of Images | : | 12 |
| Lens Type | : | Primar |
| Focus Type | : | Fixed |
| Focal Length | : | 85mm |
| Focal Range | : | 6ft - inf. |
| Aperture Type | : | Fixed |
| Aperture | : | f/16 |
| Shutter Type | : | Guillotine type |
| Shutter Speeds | : | P(B) & I*(1/50s) |
| Flash Sync | : | PC connector with Accessory Shoe |
| Size Open (w x h x d) | : | 140 x 95 x 95 mm |
| Size Closed(w x h x d) | : | 140 x 95 x 60 mm |
| Weight | : | 375g |
| * Measured on this camera | ||
Art Deco Credentials
Acceptable: Modest and restricted
- Designed after the main Art Deco period;
- Leather covered aluminium body;
- Chrome lens barrel;
- Engine-turned decorative engraving on lens barrel;
- Parallel curved lines on front lens plate;
- Angular body and viewfinder housing;
- Concentric pattern in alloy film advance knob;
- Chrome highlights.
Description
The Ferrania Ibis 66 takes 6x6cm pictures on 120 film. It was first produced in 1955. The guillotine type shutter has just one speed (advertised as 1/50s) and "P"(Bulb).
The lens is a Primar 85mm f/16, that telescopes into the body when not in use. Once collapsed, it is impossible to fire the shutter. The camera includes a built-in pc flash synchronization port and an accessory shoe on the top.
On the back, there is a red window to check frame numbers when winding. There is no red window cover. It has a reverse telescopic viewfinder on the top. The cast aluminum body has a black painted finish with leather covering. There is a grey version.
How to Use
This camera takes 120 film which is easily available from photographic outlets. Don't forget to cover the red windows with black tape except when advancing the film in low light. Modern film is sensitive to red light.
This camera supports Bulb mode and Instant with a nominal speed of about 1/50 sec. It has a single aperture settings of f/16.
With a shutter speed of only 1/50 sec, make sure you brace the camera against your face or something solid and press the shutter smoothly to avoid camera shake.
If you don't want to bother with an exposure meter, follow the guide shown. It is based on the 'Sunny 16' rule. Film is so forgiving and will produce acceptable results even when over-exposed by 2 or 3 stops or under-exposed by 1 stop.
The table assumes that the sun is at least 30 degrees above the horizon - that's 10am - 5pm on a summers day in the UK.
Remember that the exposure guide in the manual may not be helpful as it is based on the use of old film with a low ISO value.
So, on a nice sunny day, it's simplicity itself. Just load film and snap away.
Using ISO 100/125 film - shutter speed 1/50s
| Weather Conditions | Shadow Detail | Aperture | Exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
 SunnySnow/Sand | Dark with sharp edges | f/16 | +2 Stops Overexposed Acceptable |
| Sunny | Distinct | f/16 | +1 Stop Overexposed Acceptable |
 Slight Overcast | Soft around edges | f/16 | Good |
 Overcast | Barely visible | f/16 | -1 Stop Underexposed Acceptable |
 Heavy Overcast | None | f/16 | -2 Stops Underexposed Not Acceptable |
 Open Shade/Sunset | None | f/16 | -3 Stops Underexposed Not Acceptable |