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The '''531/2''' is a folding camera in the [[Ikonta]] line, produced by the German company [[Zeiss Ikon]]. <br/>It takes 8 images size 6x9 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]. With an inlay mask it is possible to take 16 images size 4.5x6 cm on same rollfilm. <br/>The Super Ikonta's are equiped with coupled rangefinders.
 
The '''531/2''' is a folding camera in the [[Ikonta]] line, produced by the German company [[Zeiss Ikon]]. <br/>It takes 8 images size 6x9 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]. With an inlay mask it is possible to take 16 images size 4.5x6 cm on same rollfilm. <br/>The Super Ikonta's are equiped with coupled rangefinders.
 
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It was generally sold as the '''Super Ikonta II 6x6''' and '''Super Ikonta II 2<small>1/4</small> x 3<small>1/4</small>'''.
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It was generally sold as the '''Super Ikonta II 6x9''' and '''Super Ikonta II 2<small>1/4</small> x 3<small>1/4</small>'''.
  
  
===Specifications===
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==Specifications==
* Production period : 1939 to 1955
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* Production period : 1936 to 1953
* Format : 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]
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* Format : 6 x 9 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]]. With inlay mask also 4.5x6 cm.
* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (prewar):  <br/>Tessar 2.8/8.0 cm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter
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* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (prewar):  <br/>Novar 3.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Compur]] shutter <br/>Tessar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Compur]] shutter  <br/>[[Tessar]] 3.8/10.5 cm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter <br/>[[Tessar]] 3.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter
* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (postwar):  <br/>Tessar 2.8/80 mm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] or [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter   
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* Known Lens/Shutter combinations (postwar):  <br/>[[Schneider]] Xenar 3.5/105 mm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter  <br/>[[Tessar]] 3.5/105 mm lens in a [[Compur]] or [[Compur-Rapid]] or [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter   
 
* Filter Size : ?
 
* Filter Size : ?
 
* Flash synchronisation (only postwar) : Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. [[Synchro-Compur]] also M-synchronisation  
 
* Flash synchronisation (only postwar) : Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. [[Synchro-Compur]] also M-synchronisation  
 
* Selftimer : Yes
 
* Selftimer : Yes
* Lighmeter system : Yes, uncoupled, [[Selenium meter]]
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* Lighmeter system : none
 
* Double exposure prevention : Yes
 
* Double exposure prevention : Yes
 
* Rangefinder : Coupled, rotating wedge. Window combined with viewfinder window.
 
* Rangefinder : Coupled, rotating wedge. Window combined with viewfinder window.
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* Color Finish : Black with chrome ornaments
 
* Color Finish : Black with chrome ornaments
 
* Color Leatherette : Black
 
* Color Leatherette : Black
* Dimensions WxHxD : 147x114x48 mm (folded)
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* Dimensions WxHxD : 155x81x50 mm (folded)
* Weight: 1110 grams
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* Weight: 820 grams
 
 
 
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
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* Zeiss Ikon brochure (Swedish) "tusen och ett motiv" 1945-4, page 9  
 
* Zeiss Ikon brochure (Swedish) "tusen och ett motiv" 1945-4, page 9  
 
* Zeiss Ikon brochure "Zeiss Ikon" (Dutch) from 1950, page 5
 
* Zeiss Ikon brochure "Zeiss Ikon" (Dutch) from 1950, page 5
* Photo [[Porst]] Catalog (German) 1952, page 115
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* Photo [[Porst]] Catalog (German) 1952, page 87
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==Links==
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*[https://www.cameramanuals.org/zeiss_ikon/zeiss_ikon_super_ikonta.pdf Super Ikonta 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 user manual (PDF)] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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*[http://www.alexluyckx.com/blog/2016/07/18/ccr-review-42-zeiss-ikon-super-ikonta-5312/ Super Ikonta 531/2 review] at [http://www.alexluyckx.com/blog/ Alex Luyckx Blog]
  
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[[Category:German 6x6 rangefinder folding]] [[Category:German 6x6 folding]] [[Category:Folding]] [[Category:S]] [[Category:Zeiss Ikon]]
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[[Category:German 6x9 rangefinder folding]]
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[[Category:120 film]]
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[[Category:Super]]
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[[Category:Zeiss Ikon]]
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[[Category:Zeiss Ikon AG]]
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Latest revision as of 03:51, 4 April 2024

The 531/2 is a folding camera in the Ikonta line, produced by the German company Zeiss Ikon.
It takes 8 images size 6x9 cm on 120 type rollfilm. With an inlay mask it is possible to take 16 images size 4.5x6 cm on same rollfilm.
The Super Ikonta's are equiped with coupled rangefinders.
It was generally sold as the Super Ikonta II 6x9 and Super Ikonta II 21/4 x 31/4.


Specifications

  • Production period : 1936 to 1953
  • Format : 6 x 9 cm on 120 type rollfilm. With inlay mask also 4.5x6 cm.
  • Known Lens/Shutter combinations (prewar):
    Novar 3.5/10.5 cm lens in a Compur shutter
    Tessar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Compur shutter
    Tessar 3.8/10.5 cm lens in a Compur-Rapid shutter
    Tessar 3.5/10.5 cm lens in a Compur-Rapid shutter
  • Known Lens/Shutter combinations (postwar):
    Schneider Xenar 3.5/105 mm lens in a Compur-Rapid shutter
    Tessar 3.5/105 mm lens in a Compur or Compur-Rapid or Synchro-Compur shutter
  • Filter Size : ?
  • Flash synchronisation (only postwar) : Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. Synchro-Compur also M-synchronisation
  • Selftimer : Yes
  • Lighmeter system : none
  • Double exposure prevention : Yes
  • Rangefinder : Coupled, rotating wedge. Window combined with viewfinder window.
  • Viewfinder : reverse Galilean type, integrated in top cover
  • Color Finish : Black with chrome ornaments
  • Color Leatherette : Black
  • Dimensions WxHxD : 155x81x50 mm (folded)
  • Weight: 820 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 (Swedish) "tusen och ett motiv" 1945-4, page 9
  • Zeiss Ikon brochure "Zeiss Ikon" (Dutch) from 1950, page 5
  • Photo Porst Catalog (German) 1952, page 87


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