Looking for medium format folding rangefinder 6x7, 6x9, or 6x8

[cliveh]

Super Ikonta 533/16 or 534/16

I would second this. Bought one just for fun. Superb image quality.

[Exc+4 for this age READ] Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 533/16 Tessar 8cm 80mm f/2.8 | eBay UK

This camera's exposure meter is generally accurate. This camera's rangefinder has some error. This camera's lens is focused correctly. In other words, when you set this camera's lens to Infinity, it will focus on a distant object. However, at that time, the camera's rangefinder (displayed inside...

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[RezaLoghme]

I would second this. Bought one just for fun. Superb image quality.

[Exc+4 for this age READ] Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 533/16 Tessar 8cm 80mm f/2.8 | eBay UK

This camera's exposure meter is generally accurate. This camera's rangefinder has some error. This camera's lens is focused correctly. In other words, when you set this camera's lens to Infinity, it will focus on a distant object. However, at that time, the camera's rangefinder (displayed inside...

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Thanks.Zeiss being Zeiss, there should be some in Europe.
But the Mamiya looks tempting!

 

[itsdoable]

The Sekonic EM...I don't like this flimsy piece of plastic at all and would be happy to pay 2x as much, had it a better look and feel.

I think you are condemning things that are tried and true because you have no experience with them. Looks aren't everything! The Sekonic meter is ten times better than almost all the MR meters Leica made for their M series cameras. So, you want a fancy chrome finish meter that won't stay working then go for it. I have an old plastic Sekonic studio meter that's probably 50+ years old and it still works perfect, even after being dropped several times. Functionality is what I'm after and not looks. Oh, it's nice to have a good looking camera or piece of equipment, but that is not the most important thing. As far as the bellows go on the Mamiya or even Zeiss folders, they all can be replaced.

I have to agree with John, the Sekonic 208 meter is a solid functional meter that feels really (really!) nice in the hand, there is a reason it has been around for so long. However, it does not have the sleek look when fitted on a shoe, that space belongs to the Voightlander VC meters, which are also solid functional meters (and made out of aluminium instead of plastic to fit the OP's preference). They were designed to be on top of the camera, and there are many Asian copies, so you can select one that fits your aesthetics. The Voightlander VCII is a solid meter that looks good on top of these old cameras.

I also have the Gossen Digisix meter, which is tiny and portable, but does feel as good in the hand as the Sekonic, and although it looks better on a shoe, it's still a clunky add-on like the Sekonic. It's also plastic (I don't have aproblkem with that, but it seems the OP does). Although the Gossen is smaller and lighter, the Sekonic was in my pocket more. However, I've mostly switched to a Sekonic 308, which I would happlily recommend if you want a separate digital hand held meter.

 

[RezaLoghme]

I have to agree with John, the Sekonic meter is a solid functional meter that feels really (really!) nice in the hand, there is a reason it has been around for so long. However, it does not have the sleek look when fitted on a shoe, that space belongs to the Voightlander VC meters, which are also solid functional meters (and made out of aluminium instead of plastic to fit the OP's preference). They were designed to be on top of the camera, and there are many Asian copies, so you can select one that fits your aesthetics. The Voightlander VCII is a solid meter that looks good on top of these old cameras.

I also have the Gossen Digisix meter, which is tiny and portable, but does feel as good in the hand as the Sekonic, and although it looks better on a shoe, it's still a clunky add-on like the Sekonic. It's also plastic (I don't have aproblkem with that, but it seems the OP does). Although the Gossen is smaller and lighter, the Sekonic was in my pocket more. However, I've mostly switched to a Sekonic 308, which I would happlily recommend if you want a separate digital hand held meter.

Hi

I had the Sekonic and did not like it.