Super ikomat 520/2

[subman60]

I have found one I'm interested in but can't find much info on what they are worth. It is in decent shape, has some brassing but shutter works at all speeds etc. if anyone can give me any idea what they are going for I would be grateful.
Thanks,
Mark

 

[DwF]

Ikonta 520/2

Ikonta 520/2

I have a 521/2 with 3.5 Tessar and Compur Rapid shutter. This is a snewer model than the 520/2. I imagine that I would likely only get 150.00 tops for that as I am not a dealer; more likely 100-125.00 Mine also works well with exception of lazy 1/2 and second speeds but nice uncoated glass. I know these cameras also go for less than 100.00

If this is the camera you want, you might try to get it for $50-75.

 

[murpograph]

the price depends on the lens. The cameras with the Tessar lens are the most wanted, those with the Novar Anastigmat less. I ownwd one with the Novar, it wasn't bad. I would guess however, that are at least as much Tessars on the market, as the camera itself was very expensive and who could afford the camera was even in the position to buy it with the tessar.

 

[subman60]

Thanks for the info. At the price they want I will pass on it and look for a newer model.

 

[DwF]

Wise decision

Wise decision

These lower end folding cameras are not that rare or difficult to find. A good way in my opinion to look at it is this-
Find a camera that: 1. is functional and you need to run film through to check for light leaks as well as shutter function and determining whether it is in the ball park in terms of accuracy. 2. is repairable/adjustable with parts available. The Certo6 site is a good way to research and there are other sites on-line too. Threads here will certainly be informative too.

The good news is you needn't break the bank to get a nice camera. Don't expect to get your money back out of it when you sell. Unless you are one of the few dealers in these, you get what the market will offer when you go to sell and if you use ebay, there are fees.

 

[ZeissFan]

Are you sure it's a 520/2, because I think that should be a 530/2. I don't believe that a Super Ikomat/Ikonta 520/2 was produced.

 

[DwF]

Ikonta from 37-38

Ikonta from 37-38

Mike, I am not sure why "Super" enters in here. The site linked below here shows a 520/2 was offered in '37,'38 and featuring Tessar 3.8

I also looked in DB Tubbs "Zeiss Ikon1926-39" and he never details this (6x9) version of the camera spending more time on the 520/16. According to his detail of that camera, it was offered as Tessar 3.5 -of course it would be a different focal length. There is aslo an advertisement detailing availability in Novars 6.3 or 4.5 with Derval and Telma shutters.

http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/zeiss/ikonta/ikonta.htm

David

 

[subman60]

I'm calling it a super ikomat because it says ikomat on the body and has the coupled rangefinder. The odd thing was the shutter only looked like it went to 1/100.

 

[subman60]

I was mainly interested in it because it was a 6x9 format. I've got a welta in 6x4.5 and a perkeo II in 6x6. Thought the 6x9 would be nice too.

 

[DwF]

Ahhh Super Ikomat

Ahhh Super Ikomat

My bad, I didn't see it reading the title! I have a Perkeo, and other 6x6 as well as 6:45 Ikonta and prefer those for the most part to carrying a 6x9....higher mileage per roll of film 🙂 It's all so personal though.

David