Got Another Folder - Zeiss Super Ikonta A MX

[Colorado CJ]

I just received another little folding rangefinder, a Zeiss Super Ikonta A MX, the last 6x4.5 folder Zeiss ever produced.

I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the package to find a MINT example inside a MINT leather case. I though the last Super Ikonta I bought was in good condition, but this one looks new!

So now I have a dilemma, which tiny 6 x 4.5 folder to use as my every day medium format camera, this new Zeiss, or my Konika Pearl II? It's a nice dilemma to have

Here are a few photos of the two together.

Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 A MX by Andrew Marjama, on Flickr

Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 A MX 2 by Andrew Marjama, on Flickr

Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 A MX 3 by Andrew Marjama, on Flickr

Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 A MX 4 by Andrew Marjama, on Flickr


And a shot with my X100S for size comparison

Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 A MX 5 by Andrew Marjama, on Flickr

 

[darinwc]

Very nice! I've never seen a super ikonta with that red/pink writing on it.

 

[TheRook]

So now I have a dilemma, which tiny 6 x 4.5 folder to use as my every day medium format camera, this new Zeiss, or my Konika Pearl II? It's a nice dilemma to have

Do what I do with a pair of similar cameras - use one for color film, the other for black and white. Or whatever two types of film you most often use, and keep each camera dedicated to that film type.

 

[Patrick Robert James]

Looks like you are collecting 645s.. Get yourself a Welta Weltur. It would be right at home in that company, and you might just prefer it, although that Pearl looks mighty nice.