Super Ikonta BX info. please!

[River Dog]

I am looking at a Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta BX (late model, 533/16) in the classifieds.

Good condition, working with no leaks. The only photo is attached.

Asking $195. Is this a good price? I know little about them but I understand that this is one of the ones to have.

I will not be able to inspect it so was wondering what questions I should be asking about this camera other than the usual ones about bellows, fungus, shutter speeds etc. which I have already asked.

Thanks in advance!

 

[JeffL]

Sounds like a decent price. What lens? Opton Tessar?
Does the light meter work? A lot have stopped working by now.
I would count on a service (they're all pretty old now) and would recommend Mark Hansen who did some work on my 533/16.
Jeff

 

[RichL]

Ditto to for what JeffL said. You should also ask about the film advance. Ihave the 531/16 with the 75/3.5 Tessar (essentially the 533 without the meter) and wouldn't trade it for anything.

 

[River Dog]

Thanks guys, I'll pass on this one if that is not a bargain price and not being able to check it out personally.