ICA Reflex (756, 9x12, Tudor)

The ICA Reflex (756, 9x12, Tudor) represents an early attempt at a 35mm format camera produced by the German company ICA (Internationale Camera Aktien-Gesellschaft) between 1914 and 1926. Utilizing the 135 roll film standard, it featured a reflex viewing system, likely a waist-level finder, which was a significant ergonomic advancement for the time, allowing direct viewing through the taking lens for precise composition. As one of the pioneering 35mm cameras, it contributed to the eventual shift away from cumbersome large formats and glass plate negatives towards more portable and practical handheld photography. While predating the iconic Leica I, the Reflex demonstrates ICA's early engagement with the smaller format concept, reflecting the competitive innovation within the German photographic industry during the interwar period.