The Iloca Camera Range
Iloca Camera Range - Stereo and Non-Stereo models
The Iloca company produced both single lens cameras (non-stereo or 2D) as well as stereo cameras (3D) during the production period between 1948 and 1960.
Here is a list of the most common cameras produced by the company:
Single Lens Models
Stereo Models
In addtion to this list, there are many variants that were manufactured under different brand names such as Realist, Graflex, Tower, Argus, Photrix, MPP/Iloca and Stereograms.
I have split the range into two groups - Iloca Single Lens Cameras for non-stereo (2D) models, and Iloca Stereo Cameras for the stereo (3D) models.
Here is a list of the most common cameras produced by the company:
Single Lens Models
- Iloca I
- Iloca Ia
- Iloca II
- Iloca IIa
- Iloca Quick
- Iloca Quick–A
- Iloca Quick–B
- Iloca Rapid
- Iloca Rapid B
- Iloca Rapid A1
- Iloca Rapid I (also available with built-in lightmeter designated as the Rapid IL)
- Iloca Rapid II (also available with built-in lightmeter designated as the Rapid IIL)
- Iloca Rapid III
- Iloca AUT-O-MATIC
- Iloca Electric
Stereo Models
- Iloca Stereo (First version, also known as Iloca Stereo I)
- Iloca Stereo (Second version, also known as Iloca Stereo Ia)
- Iloca Stereo II
- Iloca Stereo IIa
- Iloca Stereo Rapid (or Stereograms)
In addtion to this list, there are many variants that were manufactured under different brand names such as Realist, Graflex, Tower, Argus, Photrix, MPP/Iloca and Stereograms.
I have split the range into two groups - Iloca Single Lens Cameras for non-stereo (2D) models, and Iloca Stereo Cameras for the stereo (3D) models.
A few words about old cameras...
Iloca cameras are now at least sixty years old, and many of them would have spent the last 40 years or so in storage. Unless they have been serviced recently, expect them to be sluggish in operation at best (especially at slower shutter speeds), if in fact they work at all. It is possible for a camera that is complete and free from damage to be serviced, but the challenge these days is finding a competent repairer with the required skills to take on the task, and at an affordable cost. On the other hand, it may not even be feasible to tackle cameras that show clear signs of deterioration or neglect. Also, the general demise of film and film services in many places makes analogue photography even more of a challenge these days, and an expensive one at that.
Even so, shooting a roll of film from time to time with one of these old cameras still has its own nostalgic and unique appeal, offering an enjoyable and satisfying experience. And if all else fails, vintage cameras and equipment make great display items.
Even so, shooting a roll of film from time to time with one of these old cameras still has its own nostalgic and unique appeal, offering an enjoyable and satisfying experience. And if all else fails, vintage cameras and equipment make great display items.