Newest member of the family Zeiss Ikonta A 520

[crowtalks]

I picked up this tiny 6x4.5 Ikonta the other day and I am already starting to fall in love with it. It came with an accessory magnified finder that I can't seem to find any info on. I had to fix a couple of light leaks in the bellows but the Compur shutter fires fine over 1/10th and I can't wait to run a roll through this cool little gem. I didn't realize how diminutive it was until I compared it with my 530/16.

 

[Dany]

The A 520 series are really nice cameras. You could build a collection only on them because so many lens/shutter options were offered at the time
I only possess two of them in my collection.
One is fitted with a Tessar lens on Compur shutter
The other is a cheap version with a Novar lens on a Derval shutter.
Your magnifying finder is a real plus !

 

[John 2]

I love these old folding cameras. A 6x9 Super Ikonta has been on my wish list for a number of years but they are rarely up for sale.

 

[Dany]

I have a little story about one of my Super Ikonta.
While strolling in a flea market, I saw a folding camera in closed position .
I opened it and immediately closed it back
It was a Super Ikonta.
I started a talk with the lady who was the saler of the camera
I understood immediately that she knew absolutely nothing about vintage photography but was far more interested by the screen of her smartphone during the discussion.
I got the camera for 25 euros.
Here it is

 

[crowtalks]

I have a little story about one of my Super Ikonta.
While strolling in a flea market, I saw a folding camera in closed position .
I opened it and immediately closed it back
It was a Super Ikonta.
I started a talk with the lady who was the saler of the camera
I understood immediately that she knew absolutely nothing about vintage photography but was far more interested by the screen of her smartphone during the discussion.
I got the camera for 25 euros.
Here it is

Its always extremely fun to find unexpected deals like that!