Looking for a Zeiss Ikon

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Hi,

Some time back, when I was in need of cash to fund a move, I sold my beloved Zeiss Ikon. Now that I am at last in a position to buy one again, it looks like the ZM is now out of production :bang:

My question is, does anyone here know of anyone that still has stock, preferably new? If not, is anyone here looking to sell theirs?

Any advice much appreciated!

Andy
 
android said:
Hi, what's 'forces'?
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Sorry - mobile phone typing. I meant Ffordes. I've checked and they only have second hand bodies now. Robert White suggest they are special order, but I don't know if they be able to get one now.

I've been thinking about selling my black body since the arrive of my monochrom means that I really do have too many 35mm bodies now. It has a grip as well as the body, which I like very much.

PM me if you're interested, but obviously no pressure.

Mike
 
Andy,

B&H have them in black right now.

My understanding has been that only the silver version is out of production, but I haven't followed this closely.

Regards,
Alex
 
ARB said:
Andy,

B&H have them in black right now.

My understanding has been that only the silver version is out of production, but I haven't followed this closely.

Regards,
Alex
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No, I'm afraid the Ikon has been completely discontinued. It's a shame as it's my favourite camera in actual use.

Mike
 
Thanks to all. I found a used body over at Ffordes Photographic (thanks Mike!). I also went for the 50mm F1.5 ZM Sonnar, a lens that I've been longing for for some time.

Thanks again for the suggestions :)
 
android said:
Thanks to all. I found a used body over at Ffordes Photographic (thanks Mike!). I also went for the 50mm F1.5 ZM Sonnar, a lens that I've been longing for for some time.

Thanks again for the suggestions :)
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Superb choice. Exactly where I started with the Ikon. I'm sure that you'll enjoy the combo. My 1.5/50 is my first lens choice for pretty well everyday.

Mike
 
Great. That C Sonnar is a marvel. I never tire of what it can do. The whole ZM lens line up was such an unlikely development for M mount camera users.
 
I too am looking for an Ikon. Ffordes has one but seems to be mightily overpriced at £950 used. The only other alternative is it buy from Japan and pay the no doubt astronomical import charges!
 
iamamro said:
I too am looking for an Ikon. Ffordes has one but seems to be mightily overpriced at £950 used. The only other alternative is it buy from Japan and pay the no doubt astronomical import charges!
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Why not get one from the states and shipped to you?
 
Backups for Backups

Backups for Backups

As soon as I heard they had been discontinued I immediately went out and found a second body for a backup. Of course, I am not so sure that was all that effective since both are now getting regular use, one with the Perar Super Triplet 35 and the other with the Sonnetar 50. :bang:

At this rate I may need backups for these two. :D
 
I advertised a nice used one (silver) with a vintge lens, thinking someone would want the pair. I got lots of replies about buying the lens separately, but none about the body separately. So if someone wants the body, it's for sale. I think it's still listed in the classifieds.

Kirk
 
Just wanted to say - I finally got a beautiful one via this forum. Thank you to the person concerned and this lovely community here.

Now to get a worthy lens ...
 
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