Share what you shot with a pocket folding cameras 6x6,6x7 and 6x9!

M Carter · May 29, 2018

Medium format, literally in your pocket - OK, if it's in your pocket, you may need a belt upgrade to avoid the "urban look".

moto-uno · May 29, 2018

moto-uno · May 29, 2018

^ Trying to get the hang of posting pics and text , This was with a Welta Weltur 6x6 , a real delight to use ( great build quality ) , Peter

TheTrailTog · May 29, 2018

SalveSlog said:
I find the Ikonta a little bit easier when they are both naked. The Certo with the leather case on is almost hopeless with my glasses. And it's rather bulky in a pocket, while the Ikonta is more pocket-friendly. (I would not be without the Certo, though!)

I don't bother with the leather case, it just gets in the way. My folder resides in the front pocket of my camera bag or backpack. The last couple of times I've been out shooting I've found myself grabbing the Certo before any other camera. Will have to start saving my pennies for the Ikonta now

Trask · May 29, 2018

hsandler said:
Rodenstock Clarovid I 105mm f3.9 Ysar. Delta 400.

Union Station, Toronto by Howard Sandler, on Flickr

Rodenstock Clarovid — never knew it existed! Thanks for bringing a new camera to my/our attention. Lovely photo. Now if only I had the $900 than an eB** seller wants for the sole model available on the site.

moto-uno · May 29, 2018

moto-uno · May 29, 2018

^ With my old Iskra 1 , that camera had a heck of a great lens , but , boy did it test your patience . Peter

Patrick Robert James · May 29, 2018

Taken with a Voigtlander Bessa II with a Color Skopar. Wish I never sold it...

I have a pre war Bessa RF these days with a Helomar. Never use it. Also have a Welta Weltur pre war 645 with a Tessar. Never use that one either but the silvering in the split prism is toast....

macfred · May 29, 2018

Alan9940 said:
@macfred,

Absolutely love, love, love that second image (bridge)!

Thank you very much, Alan !

macfred · May 29, 2018

Xia_Ke said:
How is the viewfinder/rangefinder with the Ikonta III? I love my Certo, but with glasses the viewfinder is really small. Half the time I end up taking my glasses off when I use it. It's my only nitpick with the camera though. I regretted selling one I had years ago and bought myself another this past winter.

I have no problems with the viewfinder / rangefinder on my Super Ikonta III (though I have old and tired eyes ...) -
I use it without my glasses and it works far better (for me) than the rangefinder on my Mockba 5 (by KMZ -Kransnogorsk, Moscow = copy of the Super Ikonta C 6x9).

macfred · May 29, 2018

moto-uno said:
^ This was with a Welta Weltur 6x6 , a real delight to use ( great build quality ) , Peter

Absolutely beautiful, Peter !

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This thread is one of the most dangerous for my purse - lots of remarkable photographs and cameras !
Lead me not into temptation !

Theo Sulphate · May 29, 2018

Wonderful photo by everyone here.

Yes, truly medium format in your pocket. With my Zeiss Nettar 515/16 (a 6x6 format camera), it's so enjoyable to simply set shutter speed, aperture, focus, and press the release. Even winding the film while looking through the red window is enjoyable.

darinwc · May 29, 2018

Catalina Casino #2

darinwc
Dec 15, 2015
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Another shot from my trip to Catalina. This is a closeup of the casino building.
Again, Ikonta...

Catalina Casino and Harbor

darinwc
Dec 13, 2015
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Its been a long time since I posted anything here. This is the casino, now Avalon Theater and...

Those are worth the ikonta III..
I have a few more on my Flickr album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmfe9gFV

I have used some others as well and I will see if I can post some more examples.

darinwc · May 29, 2018

I cannot seem to Effie from my phone. Try this link

TheTrailTog · May 29, 2018

macfred said:
I have no problems with the viewfinder / rangefinder on my Super Ikonta III (though I have old and tired eyes ...) -
I use it without my glasses and it works far better (for me) than the rangefinder on my Mockba 5 (by KMZ -Kransnogorsk, Moscow = copy of the Super Ikonta C 6x9).

Thanks macfred. How do you like the Novar? If you have experience with both, how does it compare to the Tessar?

Chrismat · May 29, 2018

Another Certo6 user here:

Don Harpold · May 29, 2018

Agfa Isolette III

macfred · May 30, 2018

Xia_Ke said:
Thanks macfred. How do you like the Novar? If you have experience with both, how does it compare to the Tessar?

I don't have experiences with a 'Tessar-equipped' Super Ikonta. Using the Novar at f/11 or f/16,
it does a decent performance.
I got my 'Novar' Ikonta for a good price (130,-- EURO) - the 'Tessar-line' is much more expensive.

A few more with the Super Ikonta III 531/16 with Novar-Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm :

It does color film too ... this is with Portra 400

halfaman · May 30, 2018

Meerkieker said:
May I ask where have these been shot?

You may!

First one is As Catedrais or Agua Santas beach, the second one is the town of Rinlo (they serve also an amazing dish of rice with lobster). Both are in the Ribadeo area of Galicia (Spain).

Robert.M · May 30, 2018

Ensign Selfix 16-20, Ross Xpres 3.5/75

Robert.M · May 30, 2018

KW Patent Etui, Plaubel Supracomar 3.9/100, Ilford Delta 100

Robert.M · May 30, 2018

Ihagee Auto Ultrix, Schneider Radionar 4.5/105, Ilford Delta 100
From 2 pics merged with Hugin

macfred · May 30, 2018

DWThomas said:
Voigtländer Perkeo II, 80mm f/3.5 Color Skopar ...

The camera:
View attachment 201398

Great little gem - very nice photographs !!

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For the sake of completeness ...
I scanned a few negatives from photographs my father-in-law captured with his Voigtländer Perkeo I - Vaskar 80mm f/4.5
(1950's / Germany).
The Perkeo I with the Vaskar was kind of an economic version in that Perkeo range - the one with the Color Skopar 80mm f3.5 should be the better.
The Perkeo I was a great performer (even with the Vaskar lens) !
Some of you might remember those shots - I shared them some times ago - I guess they are nice enough to show them again :

macfred · May 30, 2018

Robert.M said:
Ihagee Auto Ultrix, Schneider Radionar 4.5/105, Ilford Delta 100
From 2 pics merged with Hugin ...

Love it !!

Robert.M · May 30, 2018

Welta Perle 6x9 folder, Schneider Xenar 3.9/100, Ilford Delta 100

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