Ikonta 523/16
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| Ikonta 523/16 image by Daniel Wirgård (Image rights) |
The 523/16 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.
In some countries it was also sold as the Ikonta II 21/4 x 21/4.
It is the follow up of the Ikonta 521/16. Now with a topcover instead of a folding viewfinder.
Specifications
- Production period : 1952 to 1953
- Format : 6 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm
- Known Lens/Shutter combinations :
Novar 4.5/75 mm lens in a Prontor-S or Prontor-SV shutter
Novar 3.5/75 mm lens in a Prontor-S or Prontor-SV shutter
Tessar 3.5/75 mm lens in a Synchro-Compur shutter - Filter Size : ?
- Flash synchronisation : Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation. Prontor-SV and Synchro-Compur also M-synchronisation
- Selftimer : Yes, except for the Prontor-S shutter
- Lighmeter system : none
- Double exposure prevention : Yes
- Color Finish : Black with chrome topcover and ornaments
- Color Leatherette : Black
- Dimensions WxHxD (folded) : 135x100x45 mm
- Weight: 640 grams
  
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| Ikonta B (523-16). Images by Vagn Sloth-Madsen. (Image rights) |
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 5
