Zeiss Ikon SW - Opinions?

[haempe]

Thanks all for the input. I think, I will go for a SW in January.

 

[FrankS]

If you can use a hand held meter, a Leica Mda or similar model can be bought for the same or less.

 

[bennyng]

I enjoying using the Zeiss Ikon SW for discrete shoots with wide angles. The 3 bulb LED meter display is great when paired with the AE mode (if you remember not to point towards the sky). As I'm using it with mainly the 15mm, I only need to ensure that I don't see the red light on it's own. All other combination will ensure I have a shutter speed higher than 1/15 seconds. So after metering, I just lift up and snap. Very quick.

As for built quality, it's great. There's no rangefinder to knock out of alignment. It's a shame that this camera is so under rated.

Cheers,

 

[jpberger]

Just wish the sw had a barnack style rangerfinder built in a la the bessa-t. That would be a fine camera.

 

[haempe]

Got my ZI SW two days ago and must say ... I´m impressed.
What a nice camera compared with the Bessa L.
Feels good, good ergonomic, nice shutter speed index via LED in AE.
Shot 2 rolls but haven´t developed til now. Have high hopes.
Again, thanks all for the advice.

Just wish the sw had a barnack style rangerfinder built in a la the bessa-t. That would be a fine camera.

Agree with that. But I have no hope it will be happen.

The only thing that bothers me now is the ugly CV viewfinder.
I think, I need the cute new CV metal finder. But this is whine at high level...🙄

 

[Mister E]

I guess I should have put mine up for sell a few days ago. Mine's up for sale in the classifieds now: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/pho...wproduct.php/product/26271/cat/1/limit/recent