Super Ikonta 530/15

Super Ikonta 530/15 image by Samuel's Dad (Image rights)

The 530/15 is a folding camera in the Ikonta line, produced by the German company Zeiss Ikon.
It takes 8 images size 6.5x11 cm on a 616 type rollfilm. The Super Ikonta's are equiped with coupled rangefinders.

It is a 2-format camera with an inlay mask and 2 red windows in the back. With this mask it is possible to take 16 images size 5x6.5 cm on a 616 type rollfilm.

In 1936 the 530/15 was updated with an Albada type viewfinder and a body shutter release.

In some countries sold as the Super Ikomat D.

Specifications

• Production period : 1934 to 1938
• Format : 6.5 x 11 cm on 616 type rollfilm
• Known Lens/Shutter combinations :
  Triotar 4.5/12 cm lens in a Klio shutter
  Tessar 4.5/12 cm lens in a Compur or Compur-Rapid shutter
• Filter Size : ?
• Flash synchronisation : none
• Lighmeter system : none
• Double exposure prevention : none
• Rangefinder : Coupled, rotating wedge
• Viewfinder : Foldable, from 1936 onwards of the Albada type
• Color Finish : Black with chrome ornaments
• Color Leatherette : Black
• Dimensions WxHxD (folded) : ?x?x? mm
• Weight: ? grams

Bibliography

• Bernd K.Otto, Article "Die Entwicklung der Ikonta/Super Ikonta (1)" in the German magazine Photo Deal Nr.46 III/2004
• The British Journal Almanac, 1936, advertisment page 546

Links

• Super Ikonta 530/15 video review by YouTuber Oddball Camera