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Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta B Super Ikonta B 530/16 User manual
User manual for Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta B Super Ikonta B 530/16. 7 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Zeiss Ikon
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- Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta B Super Ikonta B 530/16
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- User manual
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- English
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- 7
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2r/nx2r/o' SUPER I KONTA
SUPER IKONTA BX
with buill-in
exposure meler
SUPER IKONTA B
Foremost among all roll-film cameras are the Super Ikonta B and BX.
Based on an B7-year tradition of fine camera making, they are indeed
masterpieces of camera construction. Optically as well as mechanically !
1, THE ZEISS TESSAR LENS of f /2.8 aperture is universally recognized as
,$I' unrivaled {or advanced work. It is fully corrected for color as well as
\0' black-and-white photography. Its speed of I/2.8 is 2t/2 rimes faster than 't f /4.5 and 8 times {aster than f /8.
THE OPTICAL RANGE-FIXDER is securely housed in the camera body.
It is coupled with the lens and it has a long base which contributes to
the accuracy. Its main part is a prism of solid glass which assures perma-
nent alignment as against the less expensive but unreliable mirror con-
struction employed in cheaper cameras. The critical focusing possible
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When ilouble image (lelt) Figures on lens and shutter Hinsed back opens easily.
is sup*imposeil (risht) the tnounts, visible lrom aboue, Loailing is uery simple
lens is accurately focu.sed show distance locused ond with B-2 or 120 roll-flm.
on the subiect. depth ol field.View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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Zeiss-ff€on
2r/a x 2r/n" I K O N TA S U P E R
SUPER IKONTA BX
wilh built-in
exposure meler
SUPER IKONTA B
Foremost among all roll-film cameras are the Super Ikonta B and BX.
Based on an B7-year tradition of fine camera making, they are indeed
masterpieces of camera construction. Optically as well as mechanically!
17 THE ZEISS TESSAR LENS oL t/2.8 aperture is universally recognized as
unrivaled for advanced work. It is fully corrected for color as well as 4F
black-and-white photography. Its speed oI f/2.8 is 2t/2 times faster than\0'Y I/4.5 and B times faster than I/8.
THE OPTICAL RANGE-FINDER is securely housed in the camera body.
It is coupled with the lens and it has a long base which contributes to
the accuracy. Its main part is a prism of solid glass which assures perma-
nent alignment as against the less expensive but unreliable mirror con-
struction employed in cheaper cameras. The critical focusing possible
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Vhen d,ouble hnage (lelt) Figures on lens and shutter Hinseil back opens easily,
is sup*imposed (righ.t) the tnounts, uisible lrom aboae, Loeiling fs aery simple
Iens is accurately locused show d,istance locused od, with B-2 or 120 roll-fiLm.
on the subject. d,epth ol field.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
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with the range-finder permits you to utilize fully all the splendid optical
properties of the Zeiss Tessar. You may focus and expose with the lens
wide open and thereby use all the speed of the lens. A real boon in
sport and candid photography. Perfect for obtaining high quality color
transparencies.
THE VIEW-FINDER and the range-finder are combined. You look through
one eyepiece for composing the picture and focusing. No need of shift-
ing the camera or your eye. Easy, simple, fast.
THE COMPUR RAPID SHUTTER with speeds from I to I/400 second, - also bulb is accurate and dependable. A built-in self-timing device - delays exposure about ten seconds to permit self-portraiture at speeds
up to I/200.
THE OPERATION of both models is fast and accurate. Loading is as
simple as with any roll-film camera. Film winding by means of the
milled key stops automatically when the film is in position for the next
exposure no need to refer to the red window. The automatlc, tock to - preuent accid,ental double exposure and, blanks is a most welcome fea-
ture. Pressure of a button snaps either model open and in position for
immediate picture taking. The shutter speed and lens diaphragm settings
are visible from above and at your finger-tips. They can be set without
turning the camera. The shutter release is located on top of the camera
body to assure perfect ease and steadiness of operation. See illustration
on title page. Also a picture counter is located on top of the camera.
THE SQUARE FORMAT 2Y+" * 2Y+" of the negative is practical for the
album and for enlarging. It makes composition easy, and the camera
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Winding key stops auto- One-finger adjustment ol Counter disc of the B which
matically when filrn is in rnilleil wheel dutomatically shows automatieally the
position; shutter release is fo.cuses lens as range-finder number ol erposures made,
conaeniently placed,. images are superimposed,.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
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may always be used in its upright and most convenient position. There
is no need to turn it for a vertical picture.
FILM. Super B makes 11 negatives and the BX 12 negatives on standard
I20 or B-2 roll-fiIm. This is the most popular of all roll-film sizes and
fresh film is readily available everywhere in a wide variety of emulsions,
black-and-white and color.
TIIE BODY of both cameras is of sturdy all-metal construction, attrac-
tively finished in black leather and chromium. Small, compact and light.
It has a tripod screw at bottom. A shoe on top permits the use of
accessories. Lens mounts take slip-on filters, which may be left on when
the camera is closed. Furnished with Eveready Carrying Case of brown
top-grain cowhide leather with shoulder strap.
I. Film. wind,ing key
2. Shutter release button
3. Picture counter 8 4. Part of d.istance meter 9 5. Metal'shoe lor special find.ers 10 6. Button lor opening cafiLera
ll 7. Window lor the uiewfind,er-
distance meter combination
12 B. Eyelets lor carrying strap
9. Button lor delayeil action release
10. Shutter speed indicator ring
11. Focusing disc lor distance meter
and lens
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12. Lens
13. Struts hold,ing camera lront
14. Shutter speed ind,icator ring
15. Ind,icator tor d,istance scale
16. Shutter coclcing leaer
17. Back lock holding carnera back
18. Slid,e lor coaering red, obseraation
wind,ow
19. Red obseraation wind,ow in cam.era
back
20. Eyepiece ol ilistance meter-oieu
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The Super lkonfcr BX
with
Built-in Exposure Mefer
With the high speeds now
used in candid photogra-
phy and the sensitive
emulsions of black-and-
white as well as color
film, the use of a photo-
electric exposure meter is
nearly imperative. What is more practical than an
exposure meter built right into the camera? Always
at hand! A complete photographic outfit in one
unit.
With the meter pointed at the scene, shutter
speed and diaphragm settings are read directly ofi
the dials on the control knob, where they can be
referred to later, if desired. Counter of BX. Pressing The semi-automatic loading feature of the Super a button alter closing back
BX sets the picture counter and does not require sers counter in position.
use of the red window for the first exposure.
In desigrb construction and operation Super lkonta B and BX are
the rnost adaanced roll-film carneras. See thern and be conainced.
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