{"product_id":"1940s-zeiss-ikon-super-ikonta-c-camera-tessar-f3-8-10-5cm-lens","title":"1940s Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C Camera Tessar f3.8 10.5cm Lens","description":"\u003ch1 data-listing-id=\"688170701\" data-buy-box-listing-title=\"\" class=\"override-listing-title normal break-word mb-xs-2\"\u003e1940s Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C Camera, Tessar f3.8 10.5cm Lens\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-listing-id=\"688170701\"\u003eThis is a very nice, post WW2, 1940s Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C Camera, Tessar f3.8 10.5cm Lens, 120 Roll Film Camera; a coupled rangefinder folding camera  probably model 530\/2. It is in fair condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-listing-id=\"688170701\"\u003eBlack in colour with chrome accents, it takes 6x9 cm (2 1\/4 x 3 1\/4 Inch) images on 120 medium format roll film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-listing-id=\"688170701\"\u003eThe camera is quite difficult to use and we advise you to watch the following ‘You Tube’ Video, which explains how a similar type of Super Ikonta camera works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OO2WD2k_TDg\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/OO2WD2k_TDg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OO2WD2k_TDg\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete with original Zeiss brown leather ‘Ever Ready Case’ which is in fair condition, with scuffs and marks in the leather commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe camera would probably benefit from a CLA (clean, lubricate and adjust) to ensure that it is in peak working order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe haven’t had a roll of film through the camera but the camera cocks and shutter depresses with no visible problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome black paint is missing on the metal camera frame but cosmetically it is in pretty good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBellows:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is some kind of black tape on the inside of the bellows, which can only be seen when the bellows are fully extended, however, the bellows show no visible pin holes. These types of bellows are notorious for light leakage, which is possibly the reason for the tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe purist may wish to totally replace the bellows and new bellows can be made to order from China, (e.g. on Ebay) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe price for the Ikonta has been reduced as a consequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApart from dust particles, as would be expected in a camera of this age, we could see no evidence of fungus. The shutter was opened on the 'T' setting and the Iris diaphragm was set to maximum aperture. The lens was erected and we then inspected the clarity of the lens in daylight and under a lamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarl Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C (I think it is a 530\/2)\u003cbr\u003eCamera Serial Number: 1249670\u003cbr\u003eYear of release: 1930s\u003cbr\u003eType: viewfinder folding camera\u003cbr\u003eFilm\/framesize: 120 \/ 6×9cm 2 1\/4 x 31\/4 inch\u003cbr\u003eLens: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 1:3.8\/10.5cm\u003cbr\u003eLens: Number 1795101\u003cbr\u003eShutter: Compur shutter 1 - 1\/250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-listing-id=\"688170701\"\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-photographic-and-imaging-equipment-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage cameras.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zeiss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39948974784661,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC02183_4b155dcf-eaff-4d88-8800-279b313847aa.jpg?v=1619693202","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1940s-zeiss-ikon-super-ikonta-c-camera-tessar-f3-8-10-5cm-lens","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}