ZEISS IKON SUPER IKONTA (531) FOLDING (16 ON 120) COUPLED RANGEFINDER CAMERA For Sale

ZEISS IKON SUPER IKONTA (531) FOLDING (16 ON 120) COUPLED RANGEFINDER CAMERA UNUSUALLY FITTED WITH A NOVER LENS INSTEAD OF THE MORE OFTER SEEN TESSAR OR XENAR

SECTION 1 Overview

• Camera Manufacturer Zeiss Ikon
• Model Name /Number Super Ikonta (531)
• Approx year of manufacture 1930s
• Type of film Standard 120 roll film (takes 16 negatives 6x4.5 negatives)
• Camera Type Coupled rangefinder folding camera
• Shutter type Mechanical Compur speeds1to 1/300 + B
• Camera serial NumberH 70050
• Lens Manufacturer/NameZeiss Ikon Novar
• Max aperture / Focal length f3.5/7.5cm
• Lens Serial NumberNot serialized

SECTION 2Description ofKnown Faults

1. The glass optical viewfinder is cracked
2. The rear sighting viewfinder is missing a spring to keep it upright. Note this viewfinder with both its faults can still be used successfully to compose the image.
   

SECTION 3CosmeticCondition

EX+95%

Grading System

• MINT: Virtually indistinguishable from new.
• EX++:97-99% of original condition. Extremely slight wear that can only be seen upon very close inspection.
• EX+: 90-96% of the original condition. Showsminimal wear.
• EX: 80-89% of the original condition. Shows moderate wear.
• AVERAGE:70-79% of original condition.Showsaverage wear.
• POOR: \"Rough\". Very rough looking.
• ROUGH: ?Parts Only?.Spares or repair only

Please view my photographscarefully because they for part of my description

SECTION 4 This iswhat Iguarantee the system is for :-

Serious professional photography(A few films a style=\'margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; color: rgb(165, 42, 0); font-family: \"Times New Roman\"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;\'>Normalamateur use (A couple of films a style=\'margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: \"Times New Roman\"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal;\'>Collecting / displayand occasional (for fun) picture taking (a couple of films a year)-----YES

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SECTION 5 Comescomplete with the following :-

• Empty film spool

SECTION6TenFrequently Asked Questions Answered

1. Does the shutter
2. Do you consider the shutter to be accurate?---------------------------Yes but not been serviced while in my possession.
3. Does the delayed action mechanism
4. Has the lens got any scratches or fungal growth?---------------------No
5. Is the leather work in good
6. Are the bellows light to be so but not tested with film
7. Does the body have any scratches or
8. Does the rangefinder work and is it
9. Is the reflex mirror
10. Is the viewfinder but see section 2

If your question is not answered hereplease contact me for further information.

SECTION7FinalComments

This camera is in super condition and for the collector it is rare and hardto find with a Novar lens. If you want to use this camera please do not be put off by it having a Novar lens its only at maximum aperture that the user will notice a quality drop off.

SECTION8 Notes

English

Finally, You will find above inSection2 a list of know faults that I believe this item suffers from.Before offerding please read this section again and if you do not understandthefault or require further clarification please make contact with me.

French

Enfin, en vous reportant à la section 2vous pourrez lire l\'énoncé des problèmes que j\'ai pu constater sur cetappareil. Avant d\'enchérir veuillez donc lire cette section , si vous necomprenez pas le problème et si avez besoin d\'éclaircissements, veuillez s.v.pprendre contact avec moi.

Italian

Infine, nella sezione 2 riportata qui sopratroverete l\'elenco dei difetti accertati di questo articolo.
Rileggetelo prima di fare un\'offerta, e se non comprendete un difetto ovi servono ulteriori chiarimenti vi prego di contattarmi.

German

Schließlich, finden Sie oben inAbschnitt2 eine Liste von Wissen Fehler, ich glaube, daß diese Postenleidet. Vor bieten Bitte lesen Sie diese Bereich erneut, und wenn sie verstehennicht den Fehler melden oder erfordern zusätzliche klarstellungen nehmen Siebitte Kontakt mit mir.

Spanish

Por último, encontrará en la sección2supra una lista de faltas saber que creo que este tema padece. Antes de que lalicitación por favor, lea esta sección nuevamente y si usted no entiende laculpa o requieren una mayor aclaración puede ponerse en contacto conmigo.

A noteaboutpostage costs

I no longer post to China

I only post using a tracking method

And most importantlyVery good luck if you offer

Please offer withconfidenceby takinga look at my return policy

It is in everyone?s interest to have asafe and pleasant transaction. To provide you with piece of mind and security Ioffer a 14-day warranty policy on all items (unless stated in the description).All items are graded and tested and I always aim to give an accurate and honestdescription and prompt dispatch of items. I provide this period so you havesufficient timescale to fully test out the equipment to ensure all is workingas advised.
Should the item develop a fault within this time frame or arrivesfaulty - you are entitled to return the product for replacement or full refundwithin 14 calendar days after shipment of the product. Please do not returnanything without emailing me first.
Please note the customer is responsible for the return shipping costsin all circumstances.
I therefore strongly recommend that products are quickly inspected andany faults found that have not been described are reported to me at once.