I have a beautiful Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta A 531 folder available. This is the smallest of the Ikonta family. Freshly installed vintage replacement bellows. Makes fantastic 645 images on 120 film. I've always enjoyed the Zeiss v. Leica debate and while I am a Leica shooter I don't think there is any real debate that this is one of the most beautifully designed cameras ever made by any manufacturer.
This particular example is in 8/10 cosmetic condition and 8/10 mechanical condition. When you pull the camera out to use it after its been sitting for a day or a few hours, it's shutter usually catches. It does this only once much like many older shutters need to be exercised before use. I just cover the lens and fire off the shutter once with the release below the lens (as opposed to the shutter release on the body which would force you to wind to the next frame if depressed) and after that it works like a charm. Simply being aware of this eliminates it as a problem and I've not lost a single frame to it. If you wanted to have it corrected, a competent Zeiss repair person could probably do it. I've never felt the need to as the warm up has always worked for me and the camera is otherwise excellent. Shutter speeds have never given me a problem but I wouldn't be surprised if one or two times were a little off if you put it on a shutter tester. I've never noticed any problem with the speeds though.
Asking: $365 PayPal with free shipping.
As always, this is vintage so Sold AS IS, no returns
This particular example is in 8/10 cosmetic condition and 8/10 mechanical condition. When you pull the camera out to use it after its been sitting for a day or a few hours, it's shutter usually catches. It does this only once much like many older shutters need to be exercised before use. I just cover the lens and fire off the shutter once with the release below the lens (as opposed to the shutter release on the body which would force you to wind to the next frame if depressed) and after that it works like a charm. Simply being aware of this eliminates it as a problem and I've not lost a single frame to it. If you wanted to have it corrected, a competent Zeiss repair person could probably do it. I've never felt the need to as the warm up has always worked for me and the camera is otherwise excellent. Shutter speeds have never given me a problem but I wouldn't be surprised if one or two times were a little off if you put it on a shutter tester. I've never noticed any problem with the speeds though.
Asking: $365 PayPal with free shipping.
As always, this is vintage so Sold AS IS, no returns
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