Ikonta 523/2
Ikonta 523/2 image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights) |
The 523/2 is a member in the long Ikonta line of a folding cameras, produced by the German company Zeiss Ikon.
It takes 8 images size 6x9 cm on 120 type rollfilm and comes equipped with a variety of lenses and shutters.
It was also sold as the Ikonta II 21/4 x 31/4 and as the Ikonta IIC.
It is the follow up of the Ikonta 521/2. Now with a topcover instead of a folding viewfinder.
Specifications
- Production period : 1952 to 1953
- Format : 6 x 9 cm on 120 type rollfilm
- Known Lens/Shutter combinations :
Novar 4.5/105 mm lens in a Prontor-S or Prontor-SV shutter
Novar 3.5/105 mm lens in a Prontor-S or Prontor-SV shutter
Tessar 3.5/105 mm lens in a Synchro-Compur shutter - Filter Size : ?
- Flash synchronisation : Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. Prontor-SV and Synchro-Compur also M-synchronisation
- Lighmeter system : none
- Double exposure prevention : Yes
- Color Finish : Black with chrome topcover and ornaments
- Color Leatherette : Black
- Dimensions WxHxD (folded) : 165x100x45 mm
- Weight: 850 grams
Bibliography
- Bernd K.Otto, Article "Die Entwicklung der Ikonta/Super Ikonta (2)" in the German magazine Photo Deal Nr.47 IV/2004
- Zeiss Ikon brochure "Erfüllbare Wünschträume - Zeiss Ikon Cameras" from 1953, page 5
Links
- Ikonta 523/2 manual on David Richert's website (archived)