Super Ikonta Model C - Antique and Vintage Cameras

Super Ikonta

Early Model C

1934

Zeiss-Ikon A. G.

Dresden

Germany

Image of Super Ikonta Early Model C

Lens:
f4.5, 10.5 cm Zeiss Tessar, iris diaphragm to f32. Serial no. 1498832 (1933).

Shutter:
Rim-set Compur, speeds 1 - 1/250, B, T. Delayed action. Serial no. 1213557.

Construction:
Leather covered metal body, leather bellows.

Format:
8, 6 x 9 cm or 16, 6 x 4.5 cm exposures on B2 (120) roll-film.

Focusing:
Front-cell to 5 feet.

Attributes:
Coupled rotating wedge rangefinder giving central double image. Direct-vision (lens/lens) view-finder. Mask for 16-on in view-finder.
Film advance indicated by red window, not coupled to shutter.
A mask contained in a pocket in the case fits into the film plane for 16-on. Release on shutter.

Serial Number:
Y18923 (1933) .

With:
16-on mask. Case.

Code Names:
530/2.

Super Ikonta

Improved Model C

1937

Zeiss-Ikon A. G.

Dresden

Germany

Image of Super Ikonta Improved Model C

Lens:
f4.5, 10.5 cm Zeiss Tessar, iris diaphragm to f32. Serial no. 1715466 (c. 1935).

Shutter:
Rim-set Compur, speeds 1 - 1/250, B, T. Serial no. 1247308.

Construction:
Leather covered metal body, leather bellows.

Format:
8, 6 x 9 cm or 16, 6 x 4.5 cm exposures on B2 (120) roll-film.

Focusing:
Front-cell to 5 feet.

Attributes:
Coupled rotating wedge rangefinder giving central double image. Albada finder.
Film advance indicated by red window, not coupled to shutter.
A mask contained in a pocket in the case fits into the film plane for 16-on. Body-release.

With:

  • Zeiss-Ikon filters: medium yellow, yellow-green, orange in brown plastic cases. Black push-on mounts with the Zeiss logo on the glass.
  • 16-on mask. ZI cable release. Ever-ready case.

Code Names:
530/2UCpR - Camera. 1305/6, 974/3 - Filters.


Super Ikonta

The Super Ikonta was produced in four sizes: A, B, C and D.

Early models of the A, C and D had a black finish and the shutter release on the shutter. With the introduction of the Model II in 1936 these earlier models were called the Model I. From 1937 the Model I was improved with the addition of a body-release, an Albada finder and a sliding cover to the red windows.

The Model II was produced in the A and C sizes, it had a body-release, an Albada finder, chrome finish and an interlock between the film advance and the shutter.

Mounted on the front standard are the rotating prisms of the rangefinder, these rotate as the lens is focused.

The Super-Ikonta was aimed at the advanced amateur, it was very successful and was re-introduced after the war. It was also a very usable camera that fitted the hand well especially in the 6 x 6 cm size.

Models

SizeModelNo.Image SizeLens ShutterDate
AI53016, 6 x 4.5cmf3.5, 7 cm TessarCompur or Compur Rapid1934
AII531As abovef3.5, 7.5 cm TessarCompur Rapid1936
B530/1611, 6 x 6 cmf2.8 or f3.5, 8 cm TessarCompur Rapid1935
B532/16As abovef2.8, 8 cm TessarCompur Rapid1937Auto-stop on film advance. Single rangefinder/view-finder window.
B533/1612, 6 x 6 cmf2.8, 8 cm TessarCompur Rapid1939Exposure meter.
CI530/28, 6 x 9 cm or 16, 6 x 4.5 cmf4.5, 10.5 cm TriotarKlio1935
CI530/2As abovef4.5 10.5 cm TessarCompur or Compur Rapid1934
CI530/2As abovef3.8 10.5 cm TessarCompur or Compur Rapidc. 1935
CII531/2As abovef3.8 10.5 cm TessarCompur Rapid1936
CII531/2As abovef4.5 10.5 cm TessarCompur Rapidc. 1938
CII531/2As abovef3.5 10.5 cm TessarCompur Rapidc. 1938
DI530/158, 6.5 x 11 cm or 16, 6.5 x 5.5 cmf4.5, 12 cm TriotarKlioc. 1935
DI530/15As abovef4.5 12 cm TessarCompur or Compur Rapid1934

References & Notes:
BP 405208/1934. BJA 1934, pp. 288, 553. BJA 1935, pp. 284, 550. BJA 1936, pp. 283, 546. BJA 1937, pp. 551, 552. BJA 1938, p. 559. BJA 1939, p. 555. ZI Cat. 1936, p. 20. ZI Cat. 1937, p. 20. Minit&Cine, 1938, p. 71. Minit&Cine, 1939, p. 150. ZI Cat."If only I had my Camera", 1939, p.38.

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