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The '''531''' is a folding camera in the [[Ikonta]] line, produced by the German company [[Zeiss Ikon]]. <br/>It takes 16 size 4.5x6 cm images on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]. The Super Ikonta's are equiped with coupled rangefinders.
 
The '''531''' is a folding camera in the [[Ikonta]] line, produced by the German company [[Zeiss Ikon]]. <br/>It takes 16 size 4.5x6 cm images on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]. The Super Ikonta's are equiped with coupled rangefinders.
  
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* Production period : 1936 to 1953
 
* Production period : 1936 to 1953
 
* Format : 4.5 x 6 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]
 
* Format : 4.5 x 6 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]
* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (prewar):  <br/>Novar 3.5/7.5 cm lens in a [[Compur]] shutter <br/>Tessar 3.5/7.0 cm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter<br/>Tessar 3.5/7.5 cm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter
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* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (prewar):  <br/>Novar 3.5/7.5 cm lens in a [[Compur]] shutter <br/>[[Tessar]] 3.5/7.0 cm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter<br/>[[Tessar]] 3.5/7.5 cm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter
* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (postwar):  <br/>[[Schneider]] Xenar 3.5/75 mm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter <br/>Tessar 3.5/75 mm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] or [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter
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* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (postwar):  <br/>[[Schneider]] Xenar 3.5/75 mm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter <br/>[[Tessar]] 3.5/75 mm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] or [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter
 
* Filter Size : ?
 
* Filter Size : ?
 
* Flash synchronisation (postwar) : Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. [[Synchro-Compur]] also M-synchronisation
 
* Flash synchronisation (postwar) : Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. [[Synchro-Compur]] also M-synchronisation
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==Links==
 
==Links==
 
*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/zeiss_ikon/zeiss_ikon_super_ikonta_1x2/zeiss_ikon_super_ikonta_1x2.htm Super Ikonta 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 (4.5 x 6 cm) user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
 
*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/zeiss_ikon/zeiss_ikon_super_ikonta_1x2/zeiss_ikon_super_ikonta_1x2.htm Super Ikonta 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 (4.5 x 6 cm) user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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*[https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/475606-zeiss-ikon-super-ikonta-a-531-my-last-folder/ Super Ikonta A 531 topic] at the [https://www.photo.net/forums/ Photo.net Forums]
  
  
 
[[Category:German 4.5x6 rangefinder folding]]
 
[[Category:German 4.5x6 rangefinder folding]]
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[[Category:120 film]]
 
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[[Category:S]]
 
[[Category:Super]]
 
[[Category:Super]]
 
[[Category:Zeiss Ikon]]
 
[[Category:Zeiss Ikon]]
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[[Category:Zeiss Ikon AG]]
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[[Category:1936]]

Latest revision as of 04:09, 4 April 2024

The 531 is a folding camera in the Ikonta line, produced by the German company Zeiss Ikon.
It takes 16 size 4.5x6 cm images on 120 type rollfilm. The Super Ikonta's are equiped with coupled rangefinders.

Specifications

  • Double exposure prevention : Yes
  • Rangefinder : Coupled, rotating wedge
  • Viewfinder : Foldable, Tessar equipped cameras also of Albada type
  • Color Finish : Black with chrome ornaments
  • Color Leatherette : Black
  • Dimensions WxHxD : 114x79x42 mm (folded)
  • Weight: 590 grams

Bibliography

  • Bernd K.Otto, Article "Die Entwicklung der Ikonta/Super Ikonta (1)" in the German magazine Photo Deal Nr.46 III/2004
  • Bernd K.Otto, Article "Die Entwicklung der Ikonta/Super Ikonta (2)" in the German magazine Photo Deal Nr.47 IV/2004
  • Zeiss Ikon brochure "Zeiss Ikon" (Dutch) from 1950, page 5

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