Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta User manual

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   can easily be obtained with your supER TKoNTA ca-
   mera. With the small and handy supER TKoNTA yorr
   can not make any mistake when taking pictures and
   you will always be satisfied with your photos. This
   instruction booklet is intended to show you the way
   of making full use of the aclvantages of your camera.
   Before loading the ffrst ftlm, exercise the manipula'
   tions described in the bcoklet. If there should  still
   remain any question, your photo dealer rvill be pleased
   to give you the information desired.

      Ihe pictnre on tbe second page ol lbe cooer was taken witlt
      a SUPER IKONTA tjlt"x2rlr" camera with   f ltt at llno sec,





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FEATURES OF THE
           SUPER IKONTA  7sla" x2rla,"
 The supen TKoNTA 73lq" x2rlq" is a high quality roll
 ftlm camera for 16 731+" x2rl+" pictures on the usual
 B IIl8 (120) roll ftlm.
 The value of a camera depends mainly on the quality
 of the lens. In consideration of this fact the suprn
 IKoNTA has been equipped with a high-speed zrrss
 Tessarlens of an aperture of f 3.5 and75 mm focus,
which already for decades has given proof of its efft-
 ciency. It is colour corrected and coated and renders
black and white as well as colour photographs of
matchless deffnition and plasticity.
The built-in rotating wedge-type rangeftnderis coup-
led to the lens, so that the required distance can al-
ways be set correctly.
The correct framing of the picture, even in the case
of quickly moving objects, is easily done with the van
Albada sports finder.
The Synchro-Compur shutterpermits exposure times
from 1 to 1,/roo sec. and time exposures of any duration.
Owing to its flash synchronisation contact it can be
coupled to any kind of flash unit.
The suppn TKoNTA is provided with a red-dot setting,
which makes it particularly suitable for snapshots.
The shutter lock prevents double exposures, while
blank frames are avoided by a signal device.

Preparations fo, tbe exposure
Before each exposure the distance, the lens aperture
and the exposure time have to be set.

THE THREE SETTINGS
SETTIING OF DISTANCE
The lens is set by means of the built-in rotating wedge-
type rangeftnder. Swing out pivoted arm (15) and
view the subject through the eyepiece (17). In the
middle of the picture fteld you will see a bright circu-
Iar fteld in which the vertical lines appear duplicated
(Fig. 2). By turning wheel (14) these double contours
in the middle of the rangefinder fteld are brought to
coincidence (Fig. 3) and the lens is simultaneously
focused on the distance required. This distance can be
verifted at the setting mark (3) on the scale of the lens
mount (2).





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SETTINC THE DIAPHRAGM
Turn rnilled ring (11) until the red triangular marl<
(10) indicates the desired lens stop.
SETTINg THE EXPOSURE TIME
The exposure time is set by turning milled ring (5),
on which are marked the exposure times, until the
value desired is in front of the red mark. The ffgures
                                        50"                                            , for instance,indicate fractions of a second i  "
means 1/so sec., etc. When setting B is used the shutter
remains open as long as the release button (20) is
pressed down (see page 16).Vhen setting the shutter
for 1/roo sec. a slight resistance has to be overcome.
The shutter is set by pushing settittg lever (6) in the
direction of the setting wheel of the rangeftnder.  It
does not matter whether the exposure time is set be-
fore or after setting the shutter. Only in the case of
rl*oo sec. the exposure time must be set beforehand.

INTERDEPENDENCE OF THE SETTINGS
DISTANCE AND LENS APERTURE
The distance and the lens aperture are related to each
other. If by means of the rangeftnder the lens has been
focused on a certain distance, the lens will record
sharply not only objects at this distance but also ob-
jects that are a little nearer or further off. The range
recorded sharply by the lens is called depth of focus.
It is very small at full aperture (f 13.5) and increases
proportionately to the reduction of the lens aperture
and the increase of the lens aperture value.
Th". depth,of focus resulting from the use of the var-
rious lens stops can be read off from the depth-of-focus
ring (4). For this purpose the lens stops have been
marked at the left and right of the distance setting
mark (3). The ftgures on the distance scale (2) that
are opposite these values indicate the extension of the
depth of focus. Vhen setting the lens , for instance, at
7 [t., the number 8 on the right side is opposite 6 ft.
on the distance scale, and the number 8 on the left
                           side, opposite 9 ft. This means
                    that with a distance setting
                    of 7 ft. and lens aperture 8
                      .u..yihing from 6 ft. to 9 ft.
                             is recorded sharply.
                    Exact values will be seen in
                       the table on page 1 1  .



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LENS APERTURE AND EXPOSURE TIME
 It is recommendable to stop down the lens only to the
extent necessary {or obtaining the required depth of
focus; otherwise the exposure time would have to be
extended too much ; for, the smaller the lens aperture
the longer must be the exposure. The lens stops and
the exposure times have been so calculated that the
exposure time has to be doubled  if the aperture is
reduced by one step and viceversa. Thus, tlzr sec. at
 flll  corresponds to 1/ro sec. at fl8 or to 1/roo sec. at
 f 15.6. The ZEISS IKoN exposure meter IK9PH9T (see
page 24) permits reading off immediately and without
any conversion the corresponding exposure time.


SPECIAL FEATURES
RED-DOT SETTING
The red-dot setting is used when snapshots have to be
 taken and no time has to be lost for focusing. The
 diaphragm setting lever and the distance setting mark
 are set on the red dots. Vhen this setting is used
                         everything from 14 ft. to
                             inftnity will be recorded
                           sharply. According to the
                          prevailing lighting condi-
                             tions exposure times ofLlzs,
                                   rlro or Llno sec. have to be



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taken. The suprn TKoNTA can be closed also when set
in this manner, so that it is ready for action imme-
diately when it is opened.
\TORKING \rITH A SET DISTANCE
The following method of photographing moving ob-
jects has also given good results. If you intend, for
instance, taking a photo of a child at play, you set
the diaphragm and the exposure time and focus the
lens on the most favourable distance. You then ob-
serve the child in the range{inder and approach it
until the double images are brought to coincidence.
Then you.look through the viewffnder and release the
shutter.

THE CORRECT EXPOSURE TIME
can be ascertained by means of tables or, very exactly,
with the photo-electric exposure meter rKopHoT, which
even gives readings at the light of a candle. The ex-
posure time depends on the lens aperture used, the
ftlm speed, the general lighting conditions, and, if
colour ftlters are used, on the ftlter factors.
BASIC RULE:
Outrloor photographs            Outdoor photographs,
in bright surrshine:               sky overcast:
ftlm speed 32 ASA                  film speed 32 ASA
diaphragm setting 8             diaphragm setting 5.5
l/loo scc.                                      1/so sec.

Jbe exposure
HO\r TO HOLD THE CAMERA
During the exposure the supER IKoNTA must be held,
absolutely rigidly, in order to get negatives of
pin-point deftnition. For vertical photographs, the ca-
mera body must be grasped ftrmly with both hands.
The middle ftnger of the right hand operates the focus-
ing wheel (1a) of the rangeftnder, and the index ftnger
of the left hand releases the shutter (20) (ftg. 10).
For horizontal pictures, the camera is grasped from
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it from below. The thumb of the left hand operates the
body release (fig. 11).Long instantaneous and time ex-
posures have always to be made from a tripod or an-
other solid support. The camera can easily be set up by
folding out the camera foot (2g). A tripod bushing (28)
on the side of the camera is provided for photographs
that require the use of a tripod. It'will be recommend-
able to use in this case the zrrss rKoN cable release,
which is equipped with a plunger catch for continuous
pressure, which is very suitable for long time exposures.

THE ALBADA SPORTSFINDER
On pressing button (13) for opening the camera the
 optical viewffnder will automatically open. A look
 through the viewftnder shows the subject to be photo-           ,+
 graphed and a bright delirninitation of the picture                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               II
 fteld by means of white lines. The viewftnder must be
 held closely to the eye. The eyepiece (19) should,
however, not be pushed forward, as this would cause
a distortion of the picture ffeld. Also take care that
the horizontal and vertical lines of the subject run
parallel to the edges of the viewftnder.

THE RELEASE
The shutter is released by completely pressing down
button (20) without jerking. Releasing is possible
                                                                                    t'only if
    1. the ftlm has been advanced by one frame, which
        is indicated by the red dot of signal mark (21);
    2. the shutter has been set.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHS
The fully synchronised shutter can be coupled
any flash unit. The synchro switch permits two
tions:



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POSITION X
*When this position is used the flash
is ftred at the moment when the
shutter is wide open. Electronic
flashes are always {ired with Posi-
tion X.
POSITION M
This position serves for ftring flashes
with a pre-ignition that corresponds
 to the ignition delay of most flash bulbs. This is the
 reason why position M allows ffring of flash bulbs in
 conjunction with even the shortest shutter speeds.
 The Synchro-switch (8) is set either on X or M. The
 distance, the exposure time, and the lens aperture
 are set, and the shutter setting lever is wound as
 usually. The flash cable is fttted to contact nipple (7)
 and the flash bulb is inserted. On pressing down re-
 lease (20) the bulb is fired in accordance with the
 synchronisation  setting used and the shutter action.
 Our table on page 18 indicates the exposure times to
 be used with positions X or M for the various types
 of flash bulbs.

7fanipulations afier tbe exposure
 FII-M TRANSPORT
"  After each exposure the ftlm has to be advanced by
  one frame. Open slide (24) of fflm window (23) in the
  back of the camera and wind ftlm winding button (22)
  until the next number appears in the window. Then
  shut again the slide of the window.
 PREVENTIOI{ OF DOUBLE EXPOSURES
  Accidental double exposures are not possible with the
  supER rKoNTA, as the release button can be pressed
 down olly when the film has been advanced. \7hen
  the ftlm has been properly advanced a red point will
 show at signal mark (21). Thereby also blank frames
  are avoided.
 LOADING THE CAMERA
  After pushing button (25) in the direction of the
  arrow the camera can be opened. For loading the ca-
 mera with a B II/S (1 20) roll ftlm, pull out the spring
 prong (26) at the side of the camera and insert the
  spool into the upper spool cham-      nr,riii,iiir::,,:i::i:i,:,i,
 ber of the open camera, so that      i.i.i.l.ii.iili.iii..3......
 the end of the red protective pa-      t':.',,.   .',,..',,
  per is directed towards the empty      ili'..i;.l....1..         i
  take-up spool. Now slit the lable
  of the film and pull out the pro-

EXCHANGE OF FILM
After the 16th exposure, turn the fflm winding key
(22) until the end of the protective paper passes the
ftlm window (23). Open the camera back, pull out the
lower spring prong, carefully remove the spool in the
shadow (not in bright sunshine) and glue it. Before
loading a new fflm, remove the empty spool and insert
it into the take-up spool chamber. By turning the fflm
winding key make sure that the empty spool has en-
gaged properly with the prong of the winding key.

Accessories
THE EVEREADY CASE
The convenient Eveready Case protects the supsn
IKoNTA from dust and scratches. The camera is {irmly
secured in the case by a screw. The case need not be
removed for taking a picture.
COLOUR FILTERS
zEISs IKoN colour ftlters (yellow, yellow green, orange,
red and ultraviolet) are made for obtaining special ef-
fects. They are screwed on the lens mount (A 35.5 mm)
and need not be removed when the camera is closed.
Vhen filters are used the exposure time must be pro-
Ionged in accordance with the {ilter factor, which is
engraved on the the mount of the zErss rKoN filters.

POLARIZATION FILTER
The polarization filter zrrss Bernotar (A 32 mm) is
slipped on the lens when the photographer wishes to
elirninate reflexes on shining surfaces of the subject'
The exposure time must in this case be multiplied by 3'
SUPPLEMENTARY LENSES
(zErss nnoxen)       FOR CLOSE-UPS
The suprn IKoNTA can be focused on distances down
to 3' 1l1l+". Vhen photographs at shorter distances
are to be taken, one of the supplementary lenses zerss
Proxar A 32 mm has to fftted on the lens. The Proxar
lens f :  1 m is used for distances down to 7'731+"
 (50 cm),'and the Proxar lens f :0.5 m, for distances
down to 7' 731{' (35 cm). The scale of reproduction
 and the size of the area reproduced can be seen in the
 table on page 24.
THE LENS HOOD
 The lens hood prevents reflexes and flare when you
 are photographing against the light and protects the
 lens from rain and snow. The zrrss IroN lens hood
 (O 32 mm) can also be slipped on ZEISS IroN filters
 and zptss Proxar lenses.
 CABLE RELEASE
 A cable release can be fttted into the thread of the
 body release button (20). It is used for the longer in-
 stantaneous and time exposures. The znlss IroN cable
 release is very suitable for long time exposures (shut-

ter setting '8"), ?s it can be locked for continuous
pressure.

COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS
The excellent quality and colour correction of the
ZEISS Tessar accounts for the beautiful colour photo-
graphs that can be taken with the supER rKoNrn. As
colour ftlms, contrary to black and white ftlms, have
only a limited latitude the exposure time must be very
carefully set for colour photographs. The zErss rKoN
photo-electric exposure meter will help you to ftnd the
correct exposure time.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHS
If you want to take flash photographs, you will ftnd
the zuss rKoN flash units rKoBlrrz I and rrosrrrz  II
and the zsrss rKoN electronic flash unit rKorRoN verv
useful.





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Hout to take care of the
'\           I        SUPER  IKONTA


           I
                               It is advisable to dust the interior of the
                       camera from time to time with a soft camel
!;t                         hair brush. If the lens is dirty, clean  it care-
                              fully with a soft, well washed, dry piece of
                           linen. Dust particles shculd be removed
                       beforehand with a soft camel hair brush.
                The valuable lens should, however, be
                        cleaned only when it is really necessary.

                SERIAL NUMBER
            A serial number is engraved on every
                        supER TKoNTA/ and the zsrss lens with which
                        the camera is equipped is also numbered.
                      \7e recommend every supER TKoNTA own-
                           er to take a note of these two numbers in
                         order to be able to prove his ownership if
                          the camera should be lost or exchanged.
                           Small &anges on tbe canterA as comparcd to tbe
                               description may baue been necessary due to te,h-
                                 nical progress.