Backyard challenge with 120 Ikomat 
I seem to attract Ikomats that have no clear identification. This clean user-grade camera in question takes 120 film, has a 10.5cm f/6.3 Novar Anastigmat lens (Nr 1114021), Derval shutter (T B 100 50 25), and still had its classy red Zeiss Ikon cable release that fits into the door. It has "Germany" finely scribed in gold on one side of the reticulated-finish strut, and has "Ikomat" embossed on front. Handwritten in pencil inside is the number B37773. Not much else by way of ID on it. I bought this model because it is a virtual little brother of a 116 version that I also have. In order to finish off the roll after one barely-inspired highway construction view, I took the challenge of looking at my back yard in a new way. I was able to find a few subjects that framed well at the near-focus limit of 7 feet. Kodak 400TX developed in straight D-76, with mild sepia hue added after scanning.
Highway construction, full width, composed only with the top half of the frame as a "poor man's perspective control" method.
Sky sentinals...
Keeping cool in the summertime. The sepia effect seems to conjure up backyard activities from back whenever the camera was last used.
Summertime tea break with Granny
The 6x9 format favors strong vertical arrangements. This spot in the garden has the most lush growth. Color film would be nice to capture the green, but for many years, somehow, photographers have managed to convey verdancy through the medium of black and white... I'm still working on it.
The watering spot...
My wife and I are trying for a National Wildlife backyard certificate, so what would our garden be without a St. Francis of Assisi statue? This was as close as the focusing scale would let me get, but I could see a better picture in there. The next photo will be a crop of part of this scene.
Diminuative St. Francis of Assisi
The suggested crop...
The blessing of the Lamb's Ear
I find I have to work hard for the occasional good roll (or single image in the roll!) using these oldies, but when everything works together, its a rush. For once I metered the shadows well and gauged the distance more or less correctly. I think the primitive finders on these cameras force you to previsualize more intently.
