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The '''524/16''' is a folding camera in the [[Ikonta]] line, produced by the German company [[Zeiss Ikon]]. <br/>It makes 12 size 6x6 cm images on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]] and comes  equipped with a variety of lenses and shutters.  
 
The '''524/16''' is a folding camera in the [[Ikonta]] line, produced by the German company [[Zeiss Ikon]]. <br/>It makes 12 size 6x6 cm images on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]] and comes  equipped with a variety of lenses and shutters.  
  
In some countries it was also sold as the '''Ikonta III 2<small>1/4</small> x 2<small>1/4</small>'''.   
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It was also sold as the '''Ikonta III 2<small>1/4</small> x 2<small>1/4</small>''' and as the '''Ikonta M 6x6'''.   
  
 
By adding an uncoupled rangefinder Zeiss Ikon closed the gap between the viewfinder equiped Ikontas and the coupled rangefinder equiped Super-Ikontas.  
 
By adding an uncoupled rangefinder Zeiss Ikon closed the gap between the viewfinder equiped Ikontas and the coupled rangefinder equiped Super-Ikontas.  
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* Production period : 1951 to 1954
 
* Production period : 1951 to 1954
 
* Format : 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]
 
* Format : 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]
* Known Lens/Shutter combinations :  <br/>Novar 4.5/75 mm lens in a [[Prontor-SV]] shutter <br/>Novar 3.5/75 mm lens in a [[Prontor-SV]] shutter  <br/>Tessar 3.5/75 mm lens in a [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter
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* Known Lens/Shutter combinations :  <br/>Novar 4.5/75 mm lens in a [[Prontor-SV]] shutter <br/>Novar 3.5/75 mm lens in a [[Prontor-SV]] or [[Prontor-SVS]] shutter  <br/>Tessar 3.5/75 mm lens in a [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter
 
* Filter Size : ?
 
* Filter Size : ?
 
* Flash synchronisation : Socket on shutter, M and X-synchronisation
 
* Flash synchronisation : Socket on shutter, M and X-synchronisation
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[[Category:German 6x6 rangefinder folding]] [[Category:M]] [[Category:Zeiss Ikon|Mess-Ikonta 524/16]]

Latest revision as of 18:44, 3 January 2019

The 524/16 is a folding camera in the Ikonta line, produced by the German company Zeiss Ikon.
It makes 12 size 6x6 cm images on 120 type rollfilm and comes equipped with a variety of lenses and shutters.

It was also sold as the Ikonta III 21/4 x 21/4 and as the Ikonta M 6x6.

By adding an uncoupled rangefinder Zeiss Ikon closed the gap between the viewfinder equiped Ikontas and the coupled rangefinder equiped Super-Ikontas.


Specifications

  • Production period : 1951 to 1954
  • Format : 6 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm
  • Known Lens/Shutter combinations :
    Novar 4.5/75 mm lens in a Prontor-SV shutter
    Novar 3.5/75 mm lens in a Prontor-SV or Prontor-SVS shutter
    Tessar 3.5/75 mm lens in a Synchro-Compur shutter
  • Filter Size : ?
  • Flash synchronisation : Socket on shutter, M and X-synchronisation
  • Selftimer : Yes
  • Lighmeter system : none
  • Double exposure prevention : Yes
  • Rangefinder : Uncoupled
  • Color Finish : Black with chrome topcover and ornaments
  • Color Leatherette : Black
  • Dimensions WxHxD (folded) : 135x100x45 mm
  • Weight: 640 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 6