Review for Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 531/2

[kampermann]

I tried to make a nice review for the brilliant Super Ikonta 531/2 which is to believe one the finest medium format folders of its time.

 

[retinax]

I'd like to try one! How about some sample pictures? What do you think about film flatness? And the 4th word should spell "Klappkameras".

 

[kampermann]

Thanks, I changed the nice word Klappkameras Currently i sent my first rolls for development and will post some examples and keep you updated.

 

[DwF]

Excellent review I did a quick reply

David

 

[Solinar]

Nice review. Such an ingenious design in order to add a coupled-rangefinder to the more basic Ikonta.

Well I wouldn't call them pocket size - unless it is winter coat pocket - but they are compact for a medium format camera, especially a 6x9.

 

[KoNickon]

I agree -- these need a big pocket. Nice review of a real classic camera. Brilliant design in many ways.

Now, this is heresy I know -- but if you can find a nice Moskva-4, it's a very nice copy of the 531/2.

 

[analoged]

I played with the rotating image for awhile, fun! Nice review!