A return to classic folders... pics inside.

[monochromejrnl]

I got my first classic 120 folder in 2002/3 - a Super Ikonta B with a 80/2.8 tessar. Lovely rangefinder coupled focus, extremely sharp lens when stopped down. I used it while living in Austria and recently found some old slides I shot with it while skiing in the Austria, Tyrol - St. Anton am Alberg/Valluga. I ended up selling it in 2006 after one of the front standards got bent resulting in ever so slightly misalignment of the lens plane. I regretted selling it.

I recently picked up a Voigtlander Bessa II with Color-Skopar 105/3.5 and I'm really looking forward to reacquainting myself with these lovely classic 120 folders.

Feel free to post your images from classic 120 folders.

 

[jingles_97]

Voigtlander Bessa II Heliar
I like folders. They are pocketable, even with a beast like the 6x9 Bessa II.

 

[Steve M.]

Hard to say which ones I like best. The Heliar is the better lens, to me, but the Skopar may be sharper. I love the square format so the first two are to my liking as well. Folders are fantastic cameras if they're working right.

 

[P C Headland]

I love using my folders, particularly the Iskra and Certo Six:

Classic Car, Classic Certo (and both are sixes):

Iskra:

 

[Ben Blacket]

Hard to say which ones I like best. The Heliar is the better lens, to me, but the Skopar may be sharper. I love the square format so the first two are to my liking as well. Folders are fantastic cameras if they're working right.

Steve,
I'm interested to know the difference in these two lenses as I'm on the lookout for a Bessa RF.
Can you elaborate on how the Heliar is better, but the Skopar is sharper?

 

[relistan]

I love using my folders, particularly the Iskra and Certo Six:

Classic Car, Classic Certo (and both are sixes):

Awesome Alpine and nice shot.

Karl

 

[antonandreas]

Monochromejrnl: That skopar has some very lovely bokeh, but more importantly, I think the shot is great because it exudes warmth.

Here is a recent one from my Certo Six: