Ferrania Cameras

Here are the Art Deco Ferrania cameras in my collection with date of introduction and film type.

I use a star system to rate cameras against their Art Deco credentials.

Rating	Art Deco Credentials
	Iconic: Famous, well-known and celebrated
	Significant: Pronounced and self evident
	Noteworthy: Worth giving special attention
	Acceptable: Modest and restricted
	Limited: Minor and insubstantial

Ferrania

	Model	Date	Film
	Elioflex	1952	120
	Ibis 44	1956	127

History

The Italian company Ferrania was founded in 1923. It was mainly known as a producer of film, but they also produced some cameras as well. They were involved in areas related to photography, such as printing.

The company had ties with other companies such as Dacora and Galileo . Some Ferrania cameras were made by Dacora in Germany. Ferrania Condor cameras was made by Galileo and distributed by Ferrania and Galileo.

The company was purchased by the 3M company in 1964.