CPDST
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Hi All,
I just won a Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta B 532/16, primarily for display (Leaky bellows, hazy lens, stuck shutter - though I cannot confirm on the shutter, as I am still awaiting the cameras arrival, and the seller says that the rangefinder does work.) but it is missing one quite important component: An aperture/shutter speed scale. I have a dream that I could send it off to one of the few people who restore these cameras, and replace the bellows, such as Certo6, and get it working again, but that is a dream only to be fulfilled way down the line, when I have more cash
. I was wondering however, if anybody had an aperture/shutter scale that they would be willing to sell me, or knew of where I could buy one? The only other option I would guess, would be to buy another parts camera, though for one part only, I feel that is slightly overkill. This is the camera: ZI Super Ikonta B 532/16 for parts. Laugh at me, go on, silly I know to buy such a dreadful camera, but I couldn't help it. At least will look reasonably nice on a shelf.
Cheers,
Craig
I just won a Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta B 532/16, primarily for display (Leaky bellows, hazy lens, stuck shutter - though I cannot confirm on the shutter, as I am still awaiting the cameras arrival, and the seller says that the rangefinder does work.) but it is missing one quite important component: An aperture/shutter speed scale. I have a dream that I could send it off to one of the few people who restore these cameras, and replace the bellows, such as Certo6, and get it working again, but that is a dream only to be fulfilled way down the line, when I have more cash
Cheers,
Craig
farlymac
PF McFarland
Just got one of these myself last week in similar condition, though all the parts are there. I'm trying to figure out why I can't charge the shutter unless I push the main lever past the delay button. If the bellows is leaky on yours, then a bit of fabric paint applied on the inside might help. But Zeiss bellows are known for their longevity, and I haven't had an issue with one yet. And the lens is not too hard to get apart and clean. The rangefinder optics however can be a bugger. For parts, you can try BRcamera over at http://www.kyphoto.com/ He's usually got a supply of odd stuff.
Good luck, Craig.
PF
Good luck, Craig.
PF