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[[Zeiss-Ikon]]'s top product line of folding medium format cameras were badged '''Ikonta''' and were generally of superior quality when compared with corresponding folding camera models of Zeiss-Ikon's [[Nettar]] product line.  
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[[Zeiss-Ikon]]'s top product line of folding medium-format cameras were badged '''Ikonta''' and were generally of superior quality compared with corresponding folding camera models of Zeiss-Ikon's [[Nettar]] product line.  
  
 
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== History & Models ==
 
== History & Models ==
  
Launched in 1929, they were offered in four models: A, B, C, & D. The A, B, & C size took 120 film. The A, B, & C produced negatives in 6x4.5 format, 6x6 format, and 6x9 format, respectively. The Ikonta D produced larger negatives on either 116 or 616 format film. respectively.  There was also a Baby Ikonta, which used 127 film. The first series of Ikonta were also labeled the 520 series. The Ikonta A, B, & C, were also 520, 520/16, and the 520/2,  
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Launched in 1929, Ikontas were offered in four models: A, B, C, & D. The A, B, & C sizes took 120 film and produced negatives in 6x4.5 format, 6x6 format, and 6x9 format, respectively. The Ikonta D produced larger negatives on either 116 or 616 film. There was also a Baby Ikonta, which used 127 film. The first series of Ikonta were also labeled the 520 series. The A, B, & C models were also designated 520, 520/16, and 520/2, respectively.
  
Around 1940, the 520 series gave way to the 521 series which added a shutter release on the body and a double exposure prevention. Only the A, B, & C models continued. In the early 1950s, the 523 was launched for the B & C models. A chrome top plate with an integral finder and an accessory shoe was added. The 524 series added an uncoupled rangefinder and was also called the "Mess" Ikonta. [[Hubert Nerwin]] designed the [[Ikonta 35]] for [[35mm film]]. It was a viewfinder camera. Nerwin created versions with with rangefinder, the [[Contina]] with separate optical viewfinder, and the [[Contessa 35|Contessa]] with a big optical viewfinder plus superimposed [[#Super Ikonta|Super-Ikonta]]-like coupled rangefinder. The ''Ikonta 35'' and the ''Contina'' were soon renamed to ''Contina'' and ''Contina II''.
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About 1940 the 520 series gave way to the 521 series, which added a shutter release on the body and double exposure prevention. Only the A, B, & C models continued. In the early 1950s the 523 was launched for the B & C models. A chrome top plate with an integral finder and an accessory shoe was added. The 524 series added an uncoupled rangefinder and was also called the "Mess" Ikonta. [[Hubert Nerwin]] designed the [[Ikonta 35]], a viewfinder camera, for [[35mm film]]. Nerwin created versions with a rangefinder, the [[Contina]] with separate optical viewfinder, and the [[Contessa 35|Contessa]] with a big optical viewfinder plus superimposed [[#Super Ikonta|Super-Ikonta]]-like coupled rangefinder. The ''Ikonta 35'' and the ''Contina'' were soon renamed ''Contina'' and ''Contina II''.
  
 
In the United States early Ikontas were sold under the name ''Ikomat''.
 
In the United States early Ikontas were sold under the name ''Ikomat''.
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== Super Ikonta ==  
 
== Super Ikonta ==  
  
Variants which included a coupled [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] which were named '''Super Ikonta'''. Especially the early Super Ikonta rangefinder cameras were copied by competitors and concurrents since they had an ingenious way to couple the rangefinder by means of one optical element of the rangefinder mounted at the lens standard. An example of such a copy is the [[Moskva-2]].
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Variants which included a coupled [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] which were named '''Super Ikonta'''. The early Super Ikonta rangefinder cameras especially were copied by competitors and concurrents, as they included an ingenious way to couple the rangefinder by means of one optical element of the rangefinder mounted on the lens standard. An example of such a copy is the [[Moskva-2]].
  
The model numbers began with a 530 series and followed by the 531 series.  
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Super Ikonta model numbers began with a 530, followed by the 531 series.  
  
The final Super Ikonta folders were the Super Ikonta III and Super Ikonta IV. Both were in 6x6 format and had the advantage of a film winding mechanism which allowed the film to be advanced without having to watch numbers in red windows. The only difference between the III and IV, was that the latter had a selenium meter. Their catalogue numbers were 531/16 and 534/16, respectively.
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The final Super Ikonta folders were the Super Ikonta III and Super Ikonta IV. Both were in 6x6 format and had the advantage of a film winding mechanism that allowed the film to be advanced without use of numbers in the red window. The only difference between the III and IV was that the latter had a selenium meter. Their catalog numbers were 531/16 and 534/16, respectively.
  
After the second World War the Ikonta cameras were produced in West Germany's Zeiss-Ikon plant in Stuttgart. The East German Zeiss-Ikon in Dresden continued the production of a traditional Ikonta model, naming it "Ercona".
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After World War II the Ikonta cameras were produced in West Germany's Zeiss-Ikon plant in Stuttgart. The East German Zeiss-Ikon in Dresden continued production of a traditional Ikonta model, naming it "Ercona".
  
 
The West German plant launched a [[35mm]] Ikonta viewfinder model which was continued as [[Contina]].  
 
The West German plant launched a [[35mm]] Ikonta viewfinder model which was continued as [[Contina]].  
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== Lenses & Shutters ==
 
== Lenses & Shutters ==
  
Ikontas were fitted with a wide range of lenses and shutters and the cameras were originally priced accordingly. The primary difference between Ikontas and Nettar models was often the lens and shutter combination.  
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Ikontas were fitted with a wide range of lenses and shutters, and the cameras were originally priced accordingly. The primary difference between Ikontas and Nettar models was often the lens and shutter combination.  
  
The lenses were f/6.3 Novar f/4.5 Novar, f/3.5 Novar and f/3.5 Tessar. The focal length was 75mm for 6x6 format cameras and 105mm for 6x9 format. Novar lenses were a triplet designed outsourced to another German optical company, typically Rodenstock or Steinheil. The f/6.3 was dropped after the 520 series. Tessar lenses were 4-element design made by Zeiss. They were uncommon on Ikonta or Mess Ikonta models and more often found on Super Ikontas.  
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The lenses were f/6.3 Novar f/4.5 Novar, f/3.5 Novar, and f/3.5 Tessar. The focal length was 75mm for 6x6 format cameras and 105mm for 6x9. Novar lenses were a triplet design outsourced to another German optical company, typically Rodenstock or Steinheil. The f/6.3 Novar was dropped after the 520 series. Tessar lenses were a 4-element design made by Zeiss. They were uncommon on Ikonta or Mess Ikonta models and more often found on Super Ikontas.  
  
 
Ikontas were also provided with a range of shutters, the simplest being a three-speed Klio on early models. Other shutters may include the Vario (3-speed), Prontor (4-speed), Prontor-S (8-speed), Compur (8-speed), and Synchro-Compur (10-speed).  
 
Ikontas were also provided with a range of shutters, the simplest being a three-speed Klio on early models. Other shutters may include the Vario (3-speed), Prontor (4-speed), Prontor-S (8-speed), Compur (8-speed), and Synchro-Compur (10-speed).  
  
Post-war Ikontas tended to have better shutter and lenses as the cheaper combinations were relegated to the Nettar line.  
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Postwar Ikontas tended to have better shutters and lenses, as the cheaper combinations were relegated to the Nettar line.  
  
Lenses after the war were coated, which reduce the light reflections between the elements. Uncoated may flare more often and can lead to distorted colors if used with modern color film. Post-war shutters usually had flash synchronization.  Immediately after the war, some models were fitted with Schneider Xenar lenses.  
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Lenses after the war were coated, which reduced light reflections between the elements. Uncoated lenses may flare more often and can lead to distorted colors if used with modern color film. Postwar shutters usually had flash synchronization.  Immediately after the war some models were fitted with Schneider Xenar lenses.
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On all Ikontas focusing is performed by rotating the front lens ([[Focusing system|front lens focusing]]).  
  
 
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== Ikonta Models ==
 
== Ikonta Models ==
  
=== Ikonta Format 24x36 mm ===
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=== Ikonta Format 24x36mm ===
 
* Ikonta B 522/24 or Ikonta 35, see [[Contina]]
 
* Ikonta B 522/24 or Ikonta 35, see [[Contina]]
  
 
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=== Ikonta Format 3x4 cm ===
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=== Ikonta Format 3x4cm ===
* [[Baby Ikonta|Ikonta 520/18]] , 1931 to 1937 <br/>Also called the ''[[Baby Ikonta]]'' or ''[[Ikomat 520/18]]''
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* [[Baby Ikonta|Ikonta 520/18]], 1931 to 1937 <br/>Also called the ''[[Baby Ikonta]]'' or ''[[Ikomat 520/18]]''
  
 
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=== Ikonta Format 4.5x6 cm ===
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=== Ikonta Format 4.5x6cm ===
* [[Ikonta 520|Ikonta A 520]] , 1932 to 1937
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* [[Ikonta 520|Ikonta A 520]], 1932 to 1937 <br/>Also sold as the ''Ikomat A''
* [[Ikonta 521|Ikonta A 521]] , 1938 to 1954  
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* [[Ikonta 521|Ikonta A 521]], 1938 to 1954  
  
 
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=== Ikonta Format 5x7.5 cm ===
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=== Ikonta Format 5x7.5cm ===
* [[Ikonta 520/14]] , 1930 to 1931
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* [[Ikonta 520/14]], 1930 to 1931
  
 
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=== Ikonta Format 6x6 cm ===
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=== Ikonta Format 6x6cm ===
* [[Ikonta 520/16|Ikonta B 520/16]] , 1937 to 1938
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* [[Ikonta 520/16|Ikonta B 520/16]], 1937 to 1938
* [[Ikonta 521/16|Ikonta B 521/16]] , 1938 to 1951
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* [[Ikonta 521/16|Ikonta B 521/16]], 1938 to 1951
* [[Ikonta 523/16|Ikonta B 523/16]] , 1952 to 1953
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* [[Ikonta 523/16|Ikonta B 523/16]], 1952 to 1953
* [[Mess-Ikonta 524/16]] , 1951 to 1954 <br/>Also sold as the ''Ikonta-M 6x6''
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* [[Mess-Ikonta 524/16]], 1951 to 1954 <br/>Also sold as the ''Ikonta-M 6x6''
  
 
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=== Ikonta Format 6x9 cm ===
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=== Ikonta Format 6x9cm ===
 
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* [[Ikonta 520/2|Ikonta C 520/2]] , 1929 to 1937
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* [[Ikonta 520/2|Ikonta C 520/2]], 1929 to 1937
 
* [[Ikonta 521/2|Ikonta C 521/2]], 1938 to 1952
 
* [[Ikonta 521/2|Ikonta C 521/2]], 1938 to 1952
 
* [[Ikonta 523/2|Ikonta C 523/2]], 1952 to 1953
 
* [[Ikonta 523/2|Ikonta C 523/2]], 1952 to 1953
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=== Ikonta Format 6.5x11 cm ===
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=== Ikonta Format 6.5x11cm ===
* [[Ikonta 520/15]] , 1931 to 1936 <br/>   Also sold as the ''Ikomat D''
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* [[Ikonta 520/15]], 1931 to 1936 <br/>Also sold as the ''Ikomat D''
  
  
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== Super Ikonta Models ==
 
== Super Ikonta Models ==
  
=== Super Ikonta Format 4.5x6 cm ===
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=== Super Ikonta Format 4.5x6cm ===
* [[Super Ikonta 530|Super Ikonta A 530]] , 1934 to 1937
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* [[Super Ikonta 530|Super Ikonta A 530]], 1934 to 1937 <br/>Also sold as the ''Super Ikomat A''
* [[Super Ikonta 531|Super Ikonta A 531]] , 1936 to 1953  
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* [[Super Ikonta 531|Super Ikonta A 531]], 1936 to 1953  
  
 
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* [[Super Ikonta 530/16|Super Ikonta B 530/16]] , 1935 to 1938<br/>Also sold as the ''Super Ikomat B 2<small>1/4</small> x 2<small>1/4</small>''  
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* [[Super Ikonta 530/16|Super Ikonta B 530/16]], 1935 to 1938 <br/>Also sold as the ''Super Ikomat B 2<small>1/4</small>x2<small>1/4</small>''  
* [[Super Ikonta 532/16|Super Ikonta B 532/16]] , 1937 to 1955<br/>Also sold as the ''Super Ikonta I 6x6 cm'' and ''Super Ikonta I <small>1/4</small> x 2<small>1/4</small>''  
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* [[Super Ikonta 532/16|Super Ikonta B 532/16]], 1937 to 1955 <br/>Also sold as the ''Super Ikonta I 6x6cm'' and ''Super Ikonta I 2<small>1/4</small>x2<small>1/4</small>''  
* [[Super Ikonta 533/16|Super Ikonta BX 533/16]] , 1939 to 1955 <br/>Also sold as the ''Super Ikonta II 6x6 cm'' and ''Super Ikonta II 2<small>1/4</small> x 2<small>1/4</small>''  
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* [[Super Ikonta 533/16|Super Ikonta BX 533/16]], 1939 to 1955 <br/>Also sold as the ''Super Ikonta II 6x6 cm'' and ''Super Ikonta II 2<small>1/4</small>x2<small>1/4</small>''  
* [[Super Ikonta 531/16|Super Ikonta III 531/16]] , 1953 to 1957
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* [[Super Ikonta 531/16|Super Ikonta III 531/16]], 1953 to 1957
* [[Super Ikonta 534/16|Super Ikonta IV 534/16]] , 1955 to 1959
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* [[Super Ikonta 534/16|Super Ikonta IV 534/16]], 1955 to 1959
  
 
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=== Super Ikonta Format 6x9 cm ===
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=== Super Ikonta Format 6x9cm ===
* Super Ikonta C 530/2 , 1933 to 1939
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* [[Super Ikonta 530/2|Super Ikonta C 530/2]], 1933 to 1939 <br/>Also sold as the ''Super Ikomat C 2<small>1/4</small>x3<small>1/4</small>''
* Super Ikonta C 531/2 , 1936 to 1953
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* [[Super Ikonta 531/2|Super Ikonta C 531/2]], 1936 to 1953 <br/>Also sold as the ''Super Ikonta II 6x9 cm'' and ''Super Ikonta II 2<small>1/4</small>x3<small>1/4</small>''
  
 
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=== Super Ikonta Format 6.5x11 cm ===
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=== Super Ikonta Format 6.5x11cm ===
* Super Ikonta D 530/15 , 1934 to 1938
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* [[Super Ikonta 530/15|Super Ikonta D 530/15]], 1934 to 1938 <br/>Also sold as the ''Super Ikomat D''
  
 
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===Super Ikonta C 530/2===
 
 
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* Year of release: 1934
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* Type: [[viewfinder camera|viewfinder]] folding camera
 
* Film/framesize: 120 / 6&times;9cm or 6x4.5cm
 
* Lens: [[Tessar]] 1:4.5/105mm
 
* Shutter: 1 - 1/250
 
* Finder: integrated rangefinder w/rotating wedge prisms
 
 
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===Super Ikonta C 531/2===
 
===Super Ikonta D 530/15===
 
  
 
==Images Ikonta viewfinder cameras==
 
==Images Ikonta viewfinder cameras==
 
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|image_text= [[Contina|Ikonta 522/24]] (35mm)
 
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=== General links ===
 
=== General links ===
 
In English:
 
In English:
* [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/zeiss/ikonta/ikonta.htm Ikonta] and [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/zeiss/sikonta/sikonta.htm Super Ikonta] at [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com Pacific Rim Camera]
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* [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/ziikontash.htm Ikonta] and [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/zisikontash.htm Super Ikonta] at [http://www.pacificrimcamera.com Pacific Rim Camera]
 
* [http://www.luistriguez.es/fotos/cameras/zeissikonIkonta520A/index_lkonta520a.htm Ikonta 520 A] by luis triguez
 
* [http://www.luistriguez.es/fotos/cameras/zeissikonIkonta520A/index_lkonta520a.htm Ikonta 520 A] by luis triguez
  
 
* [http://arukucamera.net/SuperIkontaC.html Super Ikonta C page] at [http://arukucamera.net/index.html Aruku Camera]
 
* [http://arukucamera.net/SuperIkontaC.html Super Ikonta C page] at [http://arukucamera.net/index.html Aruku Camera]
* Pages in [http://www.davidrichert.com/ David Richert's website]:
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* Pages in [http://archive.is/www.davidrichert.com/ David Richert's website] (archived):
** [http://www.davidrichert.com/520_18.htm Ikomat 520/18 (3×4cm)]
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** [http://archive.is/www.davidrichert.com/520_18.htm Ikomat 520/18 (3×4cm)]
** [http://www.davidrichert.com/530_2.htm Super Ikonta 530/2 (6×9cm) with Tessar f/4.5]
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** [http://archive.is/www.davidrichert.com/530_2.htm Super Ikonta 530/2 (6×9cm) with Tessar f/4.5]
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* [https://cameracollector.net/ikonta-ikomat-family/ Zeiss Ikonta family list] at [https://cameracollector.net/ cameracollector.net]
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In French:
 
In French:
 
* Pages on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand:
 
* Pages on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand:
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=13104 Ikonta C 521/2 with Novar f/4.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=13104 Ikonta C 521/2 with Novar f/4.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12041 Ikonta B 521/16 with Novar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12041 Ikonta B 521/16 with Novar f/3.5]
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1385 Ikonta B 521/16 with Novar f/4.5]
 
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1293 Ikonta M 524/16 with Tessar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1293 Ikonta M 524/16 with Tessar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1563 Ikonta C 520/2 with Novar f/4.8]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1563 Ikonta C 520/2 with Novar f/4.8]
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12043 Ikonta C 520/2 with Dominar f/4.5]
 
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1050 Ikonta D 520/15 with Novar f/6.3 and Telma]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1050 Ikonta D 520/15 with Novar f/6.3 and Telma]
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12044 Ikonta D 520/15 with Novar f/6.3 and Derval]
 
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12040 Ikonta 522/24 with Novar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12040 Ikonta 522/24 with Novar f/3.5]
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/zeiss/html/zeiss_super_ikonta_generalites.php Super Ikonta family]
 
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12028 Super Ikonta A 530 with Tessar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12028 Super Ikonta A 530 with Tessar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12995 Super Ikonta A 531 with Tessar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12995 Super Ikonta A 531 with Tessar f/3.5]
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12010 Super Ikonta B 530/16 with Tessar f/2.8 and distance in metres]
 
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12025 Super Ikonta B 530/16 with Tessar f/2.8 and distance in feet]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12025 Super Ikonta B 530/16 with Tessar f/2.8 and distance in feet]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12996 Super Ikonta B 532/16 with Tessar f/2.8 and Compur-Rapid]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12996 Super Ikonta B 532/16 with Tessar f/2.8 and Compur-Rapid]
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12997 Super Ikonta B 532/16 with Tessar f/2.8 and Synchro-Compur]
 
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12889 Super Ikonta BX 533/16 with Tessar f/2.8 and Compur-Rapid]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12889 Super Ikonta BX 533/16 with Tessar f/2.8 and Compur-Rapid]
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12998 Super Ikonta BX 533/16 with Tessar f/2.8 and synchronized Compur-Rapid]
 
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=13048 Super Ikonta III 531/16 with Tessar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=13048 Super Ikonta III 531/16 with Tessar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12958 Super Ikonta IV 534/16 with Tessar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12958 Super Ikonta IV 534/16 with Tessar f/3.5]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=13045 Super Ikonta C 530/2 with Tessar f/3.8 and Compur-Rapid]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=13045 Super Ikonta C 530/2 with Tessar f/3.8 and Compur-Rapid]
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=13046 Super Ikonta C 530/2 with Tessar f/3.8 and Compur]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=13047 Super Ikonta C 530/2 with Triotar f/4.5 and Klio]
 
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1294 Super Ikonta C 531/2 with Tessar f/3.5 and Compur-Rapid]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1294 Super Ikonta C 531/2 with Tessar f/3.5 and Compur-Rapid]
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12017 Super Ikonta C 531/2 with Tessar f/3.5 and synchronized Compur-Rapid]
 
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12027 Super Ikonta D 530/15 with Tessar f/4.5 and Compur]
 
** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12027 Super Ikonta D 530/15 with Tessar f/4.5 and Compur]
  
 
=== Manuals and brochures ===
 
=== Manuals and brochures ===
* Manuals and brochures in [http://www.davidrichert.com/ David Richert's website]:
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* Manuals and brochures in [http://archive.is/www.davidrichert.com David Richert's website] (archived):
** [http://www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_ikomat_520_18_3x4cm.htm Ikomat 520/18 (3×4cm)]
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** [http://archive.is/www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_ikomat_520_18_3x4cm.htm Ikomat 520/18 (3×4cm)]
** [http://www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_ikonta_523_2_6x9.htm Ikonta 523/2 (6×9cm)]
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** [http://archive.is/www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_ikonta_523_2_6x9.htm Ikonta 523/2 (6×9cm)]
** [http://www.davidrichert.com/super_ikonta.htm Super Ikonta B 532/16]
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** [http://archive.is/www.davidrichert.com/super_ikonta.htm Super Ikonta B 532/16]
** [http://www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_super_ikonta.htm Super Ikonta B 532/16 (other manual)]
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** [http://archive.is/www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_super_ikonta.htm Super Ikonta B 532/16 (other manual)]
** [http://www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_super_ikonta_ii_533_16.htm Super Ikonta BX 533/16]
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** [http://archive.is/www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_super_ikonta_ii_533_16.htm Super Ikonta BX 533/16]
** [http://www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_super_ikonta_530_2.htm Super Ikonta 530/2 (6×9cm)]
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** [http://archive.is/www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_super_ikonta_530_2.htm Super Ikonta 530/2 (6×9cm)]
  
 
[[Category: German 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]]
 
[[Category: German 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]]

Latest revision as of 11:55, 13 March 2024

Zeiss-Ikon's top product line of folding medium-format cameras were badged Ikonta and were generally of superior quality compared with corresponding folding camera models of Zeiss-Ikon's Nettar product line.


History & Models

Launched in 1929, Ikontas were offered in four models: A, B, C, & D. The A, B, & C sizes took 120 film and produced negatives in 6x4.5 format, 6x6 format, and 6x9 format, respectively. The Ikonta D produced larger negatives on either 116 or 616 film. There was also a Baby Ikonta, which used 127 film. The first series of Ikonta were also labeled the 520 series. The A, B, & C models were also designated 520, 520/16, and 520/2, respectively.

About 1940 the 520 series gave way to the 521 series, which added a shutter release on the body and double exposure prevention. Only the A, B, & C models continued. In the early 1950s the 523 was launched for the B & C models. A chrome top plate with an integral finder and an accessory shoe was added. The 524 series added an uncoupled rangefinder and was also called the "Mess" Ikonta. Hubert Nerwin designed the Ikonta 35, a viewfinder camera, for 35mm film. Nerwin created versions with a rangefinder, the Contina with separate optical viewfinder, and the Contessa with a big optical viewfinder plus superimposed Super-Ikonta-like coupled rangefinder. The Ikonta 35 and the Contina were soon renamed Contina and Contina II.

In the United States early Ikontas were sold under the name Ikomat.

Super Ikonta

Variants which included a coupled rangefinder which were named Super Ikonta. The early Super Ikonta rangefinder cameras especially were copied by competitors and concurrents, as they included an ingenious way to couple the rangefinder by means of one optical element of the rangefinder mounted on the lens standard. An example of such a copy is the Moskva-2.

Super Ikonta model numbers began with a 530, followed by the 531 series.

The final Super Ikonta folders were the Super Ikonta III and Super Ikonta IV. Both were in 6x6 format and had the advantage of a film winding mechanism that allowed the film to be advanced without use of numbers in the red window. The only difference between the III and IV was that the latter had a selenium meter. Their catalog numbers were 531/16 and 534/16, respectively.

After World War II the Ikonta cameras were produced in West Germany's Zeiss-Ikon plant in Stuttgart. The East German Zeiss-Ikon in Dresden continued production of a traditional Ikonta model, naming it "Ercona".

The West German plant launched a 35mm Ikonta viewfinder model which was continued as Contina.

Lenses & Shutters

Ikontas were fitted with a wide range of lenses and shutters, and the cameras were originally priced accordingly. The primary difference between Ikontas and Nettar models was often the lens and shutter combination.

The lenses were f/6.3 Novar f/4.5 Novar, f/3.5 Novar, and f/3.5 Tessar. The focal length was 75mm for 6x6 format cameras and 105mm for 6x9. Novar lenses were a triplet design outsourced to another German optical company, typically Rodenstock or Steinheil. The f/6.3 Novar was dropped after the 520 series. Tessar lenses were a 4-element design made by Zeiss. They were uncommon on Ikonta or Mess Ikonta models and more often found on Super Ikontas.

Ikontas were also provided with a range of shutters, the simplest being a three-speed Klio on early models. Other shutters may include the Vario (3-speed), Prontor (4-speed), Prontor-S (8-speed), Compur (8-speed), and Synchro-Compur (10-speed).

Postwar Ikontas tended to have better shutters and lenses, as the cheaper combinations were relegated to the Nettar line.

Lenses after the war were coated, which reduced light reflections between the elements. Uncoated lenses may flare more often and can lead to distorted colors if used with modern color film. Postwar shutters usually had flash synchronization. Immediately after the war some models were fitted with Schneider Xenar lenses.

On all Ikontas focusing is performed by rotating the front lens (front lens focusing).


Ikonta Models

Ikonta Format 24x36mm

  • Ikonta B 522/24 or Ikonta 35, see Contina


Ikonta Format 3x4cm


Ikonta Format 4.5x6cm


Ikonta Format 5x7.5cm


Ikonta Format 6x6cm


Ikonta Format 6x9cm


Ikonta Format 6.5x11cm



Super Ikonta Models

Super Ikonta Format 4.5x6cm


Super Ikonta Format 6x6cm


Super Ikonta Format 6x9cm


Super Ikonta Format 6.5x11cm



Images Ikonta viewfinder cameras



Images Super Ikonta rangefinder cameras

Links

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Manuals and brochures