The Deckrullo was one of the most popular of the 'press' camera designs of the pre 1940 period. The design is that of a shallow box containing the shutter into which the front panel, attached by scissor struts to the rear box collapses when not in use.

The camera was originally made by Nettel Werk, known as the Nettel and later as the Deckrullo. It continued in production after the merger with Contessa (1919). Following the founding of Zeiss-Ikon the camera was adopted as that company's 'press' camera model.

The camera was available with a variety of lenses when made by Nettel. At that time the metal parts of tropical models were finished in brown rather than nickel that was used later.

During the C-N period the tropical model was offered in 6.5 x 9 cm, 9 x 12 cm and 10 x 15 cm sizes as well as stereo versions in 10 x 15 cm and 6 x 13 cm. The lenses were generally f4.5 Tessars. Accessories available included: f6.3 Tele-Tessar; extension bellows; stereo rack; stereo lens panel, changing box and film pack adapter.

During the Zeiss-Ikon period the shutter dial was re-designed and simplified and more lens options became available.

The cost in 1925 for this model was £33.10.0.

This is an earlier model than the previous entry being made around 1921. The shutter plate arrangement is different and the button to open the blinds for focusing is on the back of the camera.