ICA Plaskop (6x13)

The Plaskop (6x13) is a folding medium format camera produced by the German company ICA in 1925, utilizing 120 roll film. Its defining characteristic is the ability to capture images on the relatively large 6x13 cm negative format, yielding panoramic photographs with a wide aspect ratio. This placed it among the smaller-scale panoramic options available to amateur photographers of the era, offering a different compositional approach than standard roll film formats. As a mid-1920s folding camera, it likely featured a collapsible bellows system and a basic viewfinder, constructed with materials typical for consumer-grade cameras at the time, such as metal bodywork with leatherette covering. Its introduction coincided with the period when roll film was becoming increasingly standard, though the specialized 6x13 format catered to specific aesthetic preferences rather than widespread practical needs.