It has a focal length of 15mm with a maximum aperture of f22. Logically, most of the zeiss ikon cameras were equipped with carl zeiss lenses and the formerly independent. Combined with a 35 mm biogon wideangle lens, the zeiss teletessar t 485 zm makes for a classic combination for countless fascinating subjects. This tlr carries with it the vestiges of prewwii design aesthetics, a style shattered by the mechanized warfare that left its dna in post. Zeiss ikon super ikonta manuals and user guides, film. Guaranteed if youre not completely happy with your order just send it back and well give. The zeiss ikon contax camera repair website shipping. As noted in a previous post, i have bought a zeiss ikonta a 530. Zeiss ikon movilux s8, film projectors spare parts and. Zeiss ikon contessanettel suevia, taxo, onito german zeiss ikon boxtengor 6x9.
The leica felt really superbly engineered machine and very solid vs the ikon which was more like a massproduced metal toy. Zeiss ikon moviscop manuals manuals and user guides for zeiss ikon moviscop. Zeiss ikon is a german company that was formed in 1926 by the merger of four camera makers contessanettel, ernemann, goerz and ica, and an infusion of capital by zeiss. Zeiss ikon ikoflex iiiii 85216 video manual youtube. The camera takes vivid images that look artistic and complex, especially when taken by a vintage camera. Zeiss cameras represent the most meticulous and incredible lens and mechanical engineering and production of their era, and of many decades afterward. The zeiss ikon is a leica mmount rangefinder camera that is much nicer than i expected. Unfollow zeiss ikon zm to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Home zeissikon manuals digital zeissikon manuals digital browse by.
Zeiss ikon ikoflex iia 2a camera original instruction manual book. It was designed as a modernized 35mm rangefinder camera. Zeiss ikon ikoflex 1c manuals and user guides, film camera. Zeiss ikon contina this vintage ikon camera is a compact 35mm viewfinder camera. Zeissikon manuals digital petrakla classic cameras. It takes 12 size 6x6 cm images on 120 type rollfilm. Add to that the precise manual focus, perfect for bringing out the subtleties of your subjects, and you have a lens that allows you to give each image a uniquely personal touch. Be sure to read your cameras full instruction manual to find out all it has to offer and use it to the fullest. Modes and features the design of the bodies are very different. Get the zeiss ikon or a nikon f6 for practical phtoography look for a minolta cle if you want the smallest, lightest possible leica camera. Here is a list of all models of camera where we can supply a printed and bound. The userfriendly focusing ring on zeiss lenses with an ergonomic finger rest is perfect.
By sending the equipment here you agree that you have read this contract and agree to it and that you have funds available to make full payment within 10 days of being notified of the completion of the work for. Enrich your rangefinder camera with the compact distagon t 1,435 zm and capture lifes most beautiful moments in all its fascination. In 2004 carl zeiss introduced the zeiss ikon zm rangefinder camera and a. This elegant tele is the ideal travel companion for portrait and landscape photography and offers stunning images at nearly any distance. Contaflex 3 contaflex 4 contaflex iii contaflex iv. Mar 19, 2016 the zeiss ikons centre weighted meter combined with a manual mode that feels more intuitive than that of the m7, makes the zeiss ikon a better fit to the photographer i am now these days i am more of a a manual mode photographer, and in manual mode this camera definitely outperforms the m7, at least in terms of the way it enables me to. And thanks to its compact dimensions and a naturalfeeling image rendition, this lens is perfectly suited to capture those special moments in life and reproduce them in all their glory. It has a ttl centerweighted meter with a range of 0 to 20 ev iso 100. Zeiss ikon is a german company that was formed in 1926 by the merger of four camera makers, and indeed the word ikon came from ica and contessanettel, two of the constituents in the merger. Zeiss ikon zm rangefinder instruction manual, zeiss ikon zm. Zeiss ikon movilux s8 marketed in 1966 super 8 mm film lenses. Zeiss ikon moviscop how to use manual 10 pages zeiss ikon viewing and editing apparatus moviscop for 16 mm cinefilm. Your actual words, however, say clearly that it is a simple matter to distinguish the zeiss ikon models with the zm mount from other zeiss ikon models. Gebrauchsanweisung spezialreproduktiongerat nr 55201.
The zeiss distagon t 2,815 zm is the pinnacle of modern, rectilinear. The 53316 is a folding camera in the ikonta line, produced by the german company zeiss ikon. The zeiss ikon contax camera repair website template. Vintage manuals and guides for zeiss ikon for sale ebay. The most common zeiss ikon cameras material is metal. Since it is a very generic name it is also referred to as zeiss ikon zm, and zeiss. The super ikontas are equiped with coupled rangefinders. The zeiss distagon t 2,815 zm is a fast lens for its focal length, allowing for handheld photography under difficult lighting conditions. Zeiss ikon zm a zeiss ikon zm offers purchasers a lightweight rangefinder camera. Use the links below to download what you want or need. The zeissikon icarette 50015 is a very nice camera made with the highest quality standards.
It has a leather covered aluminum body, an excellent shutter, one of the best lenses of the day, and it came with features that were modern for the time, like dual viewfinders, a selftimer, and a unique film loading mechanism. Database contains 1 zeiss ikon super ikonta manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Zeiss 35 mm manual rangefinder film cameras for sale ebay. User manuals, guides and specifications for your zeiss ikon super ikonta film camera. Since it is a very generic name it is also referred to as zeiss ikon zm, and zeiss ikon rangefinder. The zeiss ikon works and feels better than a leica m7 for actual shooting, while the leica m7 feels better for holding in your hand and showing around to your friends.
The zeiss optics are superbsharp and contrasty with a great 3d pop. Manually focusing a lens means controlling the image result from your fingertips. Carl zeiss c sonnar t 1,550 zm zeiss normal 50mm f1. The zeiss ikon hereafter zihas all the features you might hope for, plus optional autoexposure. The company formed one part of the carl zeiss foundation, another part being the optical company carl zeiss. There is also a manual frame selector lever on the face of the camera. Its english users manual is only 24 pages, and if you already know how to load and shoot any other film camera, you can skip it. It was sold by leica, but only a few hundred of these very expensive and very slow lenses were ever made. The zeiss ikon is a leica mmount rangefinder camera. If youre a fan of classic rangefinder photography, then youll love the zeiss distagon t 1,435 zm.
What about the carl zeiss ikon zm video answers youtube. The meter calculates light based on reflection of the center grey coloured. Logically, most of the zeiss ikon cameras were equipped with carl zeiss lenses and the. Instructions fur using the zeiss ikon super ikonta ii bx 53316. Particular to use on the sony nex5, focusing the lens manually will not engage the nex5s automatic 7x 14x enlarged view mode you have to. Its english users manual is only 24 pages, and if you already know how to load and shoot any other film. User manuals, guides and specifications for your zeiss ikon ikoflex 1c film camera.
Zeiss ikon is a german company that was formed in 1926 by the merger of four camera makers contessanettel, ernemann, goerz and ica, and an infusion of capital by zeiss the company formed one part of the carl zeiss foundation, another part being the optical company carl zeiss. Contessa l contessa l contessa lbe contessa lk contessa lke. On that day she gifted me a gorgeous zeiss ikon zm and a zeiss 35mm f2. Database contains 1 zeiss ikon ikoflex 1c manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Im sure you know that zeiss isnt the same zeiss of old and it really shows with the way the zeiss ikon is constructed. I am trying to pin down its year of construction but have been unable to find, on the net, a list of zeiss ikon camera serial numbers and the year of construction. Zeiss ikon zm rangefinder instruction manual, zeiss ikon. The viewfinder is also friendlier to corrective lens users as the large.
The zeiss ikon is the official name of the rangefinder model. We have 1 zeiss ikon moviscop manual available for free pdf download. It uses every lens made for the m cameras since 1954, from leica, zeiss, voigtlander and many more. Because we received the camera and no fewer than six lenses15mm f2. The 85216 was the last prewwii tlr made by zeiss ikon. S and cyclops in the uk, is a camera not to be taken lightly, both literally and figuratively. The zeiss distagon t 2,815 zm is the pinnacle of modern, rectilinear rangefinder lens design, offering very dynamic perspective effects for critical architecture and interior photography. Logically, most of the zeiss ikon cameras were equipped with carl zeiss lenses. Some were in quite good condition, and others werent.
If there are no results please try searching with fewer words. Zeiss diagnostic equipment cirrus hdoct 500 technical specifications 2 pages, 0. Apr 01, 2006 the zeiss ikonhereafter zihas all the features you might hope for, plus optional autoexposure. Icarex, ikoflex, ikonette, ikonta, maximar, nettar, taxona, trona, vitoret, zi, zm. Get the leica if you do a lot of long bulb time exposures or need to meter out to longer than a few seconds. Intro specs performance usage compared recommendations. Get the best deals on zeiss 35 mm manual rangefinder film cameras. Zeiss ikon s 310 instruction manual contessa english. Oct 16, 2017 its misleading because it doesnt mention anything about the ikon zm. Payment, shipping and communication instructions payment terms. There are only two cameras with the zm mount, and both are the same except for the vfrf. Zm distagon 15mm zm distagon 18mm zm biogon 21mm zm c biogon 21mm zm biogon 25mm zm biogon 28mm zm biogon 35mm zm c biogon 35mm zm distagon 35mm zm planar 50mm zm c sonnar 50mm zm sonnar 85mm zm teletessar 85mm zeiss ikon. Get the best deals on vintage manuals and guides for zeiss ikon when you shop the largest online selection at. Zeiss ikon contarex bullseye the zeiss contarex, affectionately dubbed the bullseye in the u.
Leica m7 compared to the zeiss ikon and minolta cle. Unfollow zeiss ikon camera to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Zeiss ikon plannar t zm 250 standard camera lens for leica mmount rangefinder cameras voigtlander nokton 50mm f1. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. The physical quality of the manuals was quite variable. Oct 01, 2017 cameras and whiskey with the zeiss ikon zm some kodak ektar 100 film and a great view. When you submit equipment to be repaired or restored you enter into a binding contract between you and myself as follows. Zeissikon zeissikonikonta520instructionmanual zeiss. User guide for zeiss ikon camera, free instruction manual. Apr 28, 2008 the zeiss ikon i have for testing is fitted with the carl zeiss c sonnar 50mm f1.
Did you scroll all this way to get facts about zeiss ikon cameras. Nov 07, 2019 the new carl zeiss contax mount zm 50mm f1. The c biogon is a special lens both sentimentally for me, and optically, and i simply want to shout its praises from the top of a mountain. Year of zeiss ikon camera based on serial number photo.