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ZEISS IKON SUPER IKONTA (531) FOLDING (16 ON 120) COUPLED RANGEFINDER CAMERA UNUSUALLY FITTED WITH A NOVER LENS INSTEAD OF THE MORE OFTER SEEN TESSAR OR XENAR

SECTION 1 Overview

Camera Manufacturer Zeiss Ikon

Model Name /Number Super Ikonta (531)

Approx year of manufacture 1930s

Type of film Standard 120 roll film (takes 16 negatives 6x4.5 negatives)

Camera Type Coupled rangefinder folding camera

Shutter type Mechanical Compur speeds 1 to 1/300 + B

Camera serial Number H 70050

Lens Manufacturer/Name Zeiss Ikon Novar

Max aperture / Focal length f3.5/7.5cm

Lens Serial Number Not serialized

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SECTION 2 Description of Known Faults

The glass optical viewfinder is cracked
The rear sighting viewfinder is missing a spring to keep it upright. Note this viewfinder with both its faults can still be used successfully to compose the image.

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SECTION 3 Cosmetic Condition

EX+ 95%

Grading System

MINT: Virtually indistinguishable from new.

EX++: 97-99% of original condition. Extremely slight wear that can only be seen upon very close inspection.

EX+: 90-96% of the original condition. Shows minimal wear.

EX: 80-89% of the original condition. Shows moderate wear.

AVERAGE: 70-79% of original condition. Shows average wear.

POOR: "Rough". Very rough looking.

ROUGH: ?Parts Only?. Spares or repair only

Please view my photographs carefully because they for part of my description

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SECTION 4 This is what I guarantee the system is for :-

Serious professional photography (A few films a day)------------------------------------------------NO

Normal amateur use (A couple of films a week)-------------------------------------------------------YES

Collecting / display and occasional (for fun) picture taking (a couple of films a year) -----YES

Collecting / display only/ Repair---------------------------------------------------------------------------YES

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SECTION 5 Comes complete with the following :-

Empty film spool

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SECTION 6 Ten Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Does the shutter work?-----------------------------------------------------Yes

Do you consider the shutter to be accurate?---------------------------Yes but not been serviced while in my possession.

Does the delayed action mechanism work?-----------------------------N/a

Has the lens got any scratches or fungal growth?---------------------No

Is the leather work in good condition?-----------------------------------Yes

Are the bellows light tight?-------------------------------------------------Look to be so but not tested with film

Does the body have any scratches or dents?----------------------------No

Does the rangefinder work and is it accurate?-------------------------Yes

Is the reflex mirror clean?--------------------------------------------------N/a

Is the viewfinder clean?-----------------------------------------------------Yes but see section 2

If your question is not answered here please contact me for further information.

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SECTION 7 Final Comments

This camera is in super condition and for the collector it is rare and hard to find with a Novar lens. If you want to use this camera please do not be put off by it having a Novar lens its only at maximum aperture that the user will notice a quality drop off.

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SECTION 8 Notes

English

Finally, You will find above in Section 2 a list of know faults that I believe this item suffers from. Before bidding please read this section again and if you do not understand the fault or require further clarification please make contact with me.

French

Enfin, en vous reportant à la section 2 vous pourrez lire l'énoncé des problèmes que j'ai pu constater sur cet appareil. Avant d'enchérir veuillez donc lire cette section , si vous ne comprenez pas le problème et si avez besoin d'éclaircissements, veuillez s.v.p prendre contact avec moi.

Italian

Infine, nella sezione 2 riportata qui sopra troverete l'elenco dei difetti accertati di questo articolo.
Rileggetelo prima di fare un'offerta, e se non comprendete un difetto o vi servono ulteriori chiarimenti vi prego di contattarmi.

German

Schließlich, finden Sie oben in Abschnitt 2 eine Liste von Wissen Fehler, ich glaube, daß diese Posten leidet. Vor bieten Bitte lesen Sie diese Bereich erneut, und wenn sie verstehen nicht den Fehler melden oder erfordern zusätzliche klarstellungen nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt mit mir.

Spanish

Por último, encontrará en la sección 2 supra una lista de faltas saber que creo que este tema padece. Antes de que la licitación por favor, lea esta sección nuevamente y si usted no entiende la culpa o requieren una mayor aclaración puede ponerse en contacto conmigo.

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A note about postage costs

I no longer post to China

I only post using a tracking method

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And most importantly Very good luck if you bid

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Please bid with confidence by taking a look at my return policy

It is in everyone?s interest to have a safe and pleasant transaction. To provide you with piece of mind and security I offer a 14-day warranty policy on all items (unless stated in the description). All items are graded and tested and I always aim to give an accurate and honest description and prompt dispatch of items. I provide this period so you have sufficient timescale to fully test out the equipment to ensure all is working as advised.
Should the item develop a fault within this time frame or arrives faulty - you are entitled to return the product for replacement or full refund within 14 calendar days after shipment of the product. Please do not return anything without emailing me first.
Please note the customer is responsible for the return shipping costs in all circumstances.
I therefore strongly recommend that products are quickly inspected and any faults found that have not been described are reported to me at once.

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