Got Another Folder - Zeiss Super Ikonta A MX

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

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

Colorado CJ said:

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

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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.

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.