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| − | The 21st-century '''Zeiss Ikon''' | + | The 21st-century '''Zeiss Ikon''' models are manufactured by [[Cosina]] in Japan, for [[Carl Zeiss]]. It is derived from Cosina's [[Bessa (35mm)|35mm Bessa series]], but most parts are very different and differ in design philosophy. |
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| + | There are two models one is a [[rangefinder camera]] '''Zeiss Ikon''' or '''Zeiss Ikon ZM''', however greatly redesigned compared to the Bessas, particularly in its viewing system. The other is a interchangeable viewfinder camera called '''Zeiss Ikon SW'''. | ||
These cameras are designated ZM for Zeiss M Mount; in other words they can accept lenses originally made for the [[Leica M lenses|Leica M bayonet]]. With this camera, Carl Zeiss introduced a full lens collection in the ZM Mount. Most are made in Japan by Cosina, although some more complex designs may be built by Zeiss in Oberkochen, Germany. | These cameras are designated ZM for Zeiss M Mount; in other words they can accept lenses originally made for the [[Leica M lenses|Leica M bayonet]]. With this camera, Carl Zeiss introduced a full lens collection in the ZM Mount. Most are made in Japan by Cosina, although some more complex designs may be built by Zeiss in Oberkochen, Germany. | ||
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The 21st-century Zeiss Ikon models are manufactured by Cosina in Japan, for Carl Zeiss. It is derived from Cosina's 35mm Bessa series, but most parts are very different and differ in design philosophy.
There are two models one is a rangefinder camera Zeiss Ikon or Zeiss Ikon ZM, however greatly redesigned compared to the Bessas, particularly in its viewing system. The other is a interchangeable viewfinder camera called Zeiss Ikon SW.
These cameras are designated ZM for Zeiss M Mount; in other words they can accept lenses originally made for the Leica M bayonet. With this camera, Carl Zeiss introduced a full lens collection in the ZM Mount. Most are made in Japan by Cosina, although some more complex designs may be built by Zeiss in Oberkochen, Germany.
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Zeiss Ikon SW
The Zeiss Ikon SW is a viewfinder camera that does not have a built-in finder. It has two shoes one in the centre for attaching a finder and another one for attaching accessories like a flash or level. It has an electronic metal focal plane shutter, with speeds from 1/2000 sec to 8 seconds in A mode (Aperture priority) and 1/2000 sec to 1 sec plus Bulb in Manual mode. Flash sync is 1/125 sec. There is a light meter, it is a LED based meter system with three lamps, red, orange and green. It uses CR 1/3 N, 2x LR44 or 2x SR44 batteries.
| Meter (A mode) | |
|---|---|
| LED | status |
| Red (blinks) | underexposure |
| Red | 1/8 ~ 1/15 |
| Orange & red | 1/15 ~ 1/30 |
| Orange | 1/30 ~ 1/60 |
| Green & orange | 1/60 ~ 1/125 |
| Green | 1/125 ~ 1/2000 |
| Green (blinks) | overexposure |
| Meter (M mode) | |
|---|---|
| LED | status |
| Red (right) | overexposure 1+ EV |
| Green & red | overexposure 1 EV |
| Green | correct exposure |
| Red & green | underexposure 1 EV |
| Red (left) | underexposure 1+ EV |
Lens
- Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZM Made in Germany
- Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 4.5/21 ZM Made in Japan
- Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2.0/35 ZM Made in Japan
- Carl Zeiss Planar T* 2.0/50 ZM Made in Japan
- Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM Made in Japan
- Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2.8/25 ZM Made in Japan
- Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 2.5/35 ZM Made in Japan
- Carl Zeiss Tele Tesser T* 4/85 ZM Made in Japan
- Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2.8/21 ZM Made in Japan
- Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2.8/28 ZM Made in Japan
- Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1.5/50 ZM Made in Japan
- Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2.0/85 ZM Made in Germany
Finders
- 15mm
- 18mm
- 21mm
- 25/28mm
Links
- Zeiss Ikon camera and lenses at Zeiss website
- The Zeiss Ikon SW camera; 35mm precision in the digital age - Zeiss Ikon SW review by Joe Farace at Shutterbug
In Japanese:
- Cosina page on the Zeiss Ikon system, at Cosina website
