Brian Legge
Veteran
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Light leaks aside, I've had a good time shooting an Iskra purchased from a member here. It isn't quite as pocketable as the Zenobia though and I've realized I prefer square frames - so I've been on the lookout for a Perkeo with a good shutter and a Color Skopar lens to replace the Zenobia. Anyway, I stumbled across this while watching ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...si=h8kWYghYbQVbaTLg%2B6ySiNun0FQ%3D&viewitem=
I wasn't looking for a SI IV but it seemed like a great price, particularly with shutter CLA, hood/filter, and the free shipping. I guess I'll have to compare it to the Iskra and see what stays at this point.
I suppose that means another camera needs to go into the 'sell on rangefinderforum' queue.
I hope this camera is in good shape. More of a gamble than I like to take to be honest but at least I'll get the Super Ikonta mystique out of my system.
Light leaks aside, I've had a good time shooting an Iskra purchased from a member here. It isn't quite as pocketable as the Zenobia though and I've realized I prefer square frames - so I've been on the lookout for a Perkeo with a good shutter and a Color Skopar lens to replace the Zenobia. Anyway, I stumbled across this while watching ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...si=h8kWYghYbQVbaTLg%2B6ySiNun0FQ%3D&viewitem=
I wasn't looking for a SI IV but it seemed like a great price, particularly with shutter CLA, hood/filter, and the free shipping. I guess I'll have to compare it to the Iskra and see what stays at this point.
I suppose that means another camera needs to go into the 'sell on rangefinderforum' queue.
I hope this camera is in good shape. More of a gamble than I like to take to be honest but at least I'll get the Super Ikonta mystique out of my system.
mgd711
Medium Format Baby!!
I have one with the light meter still working. It's a bit off a fiddly camera to operate but the images are fantastic.
More here... Zeiss Super Ikonta
More here... Zeiss Super Ikonta
Brian Legge
Veteran
Thats good to hear. There seems to be less talk about the camera than others I've seen - a bit surprising over all to be honest.
Camera aside, those are some beautiful shots. I love the tonality and shadow detail in them. I miss Neopan
Camera aside, those are some beautiful shots. I love the tonality and shadow detail in them. I miss Neopan
Steve M.
Veteran
You bought the camera at a great price. Once you get used to the synced aperture and speed controls (I had John at Focal Point convert mine to a non synced version by griding off the coupling arm) these are very fast folders to shoot. I loved mine, but it's Tessar lens wasn't up to the level I was after so I sold it. I think the Iskra has a lot better lens, but the design and build quality are far behind. The Ikonta is built so much better. Really miss mine.
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