andrew_spence1 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 <p>I don't have many Zeiss folders so I thought I buy one<br> got a zeiss 542/2 messe ikonta with an uncoupled rangefinder with a nice coated novar lens<br> its just like new cant wait to run a film thru it I thought that was that<br> then I got a zeiss super ikonta 520 6x4.5 super ikonta has a coated tessar lens <br> just took it to bits<br> cleaned the rangefinder lenses and repainted it all ,reassembly in a few days when the paints nice and hard<br> what next a 531 /2 super Ikonta or a nice ensign commando maybe<br> woops here we go again<br> they are nice though and I got them for about half the price <br> what should I do ..........buy some more I think<br> regards Andrew</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin_cozine Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 <p>I think you need to branch out now.. a nice Agfa isolette or Voigtlander Perkeo would fit the bill.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_lockerbie Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 <p>Tip of the iceberg....there are so many good folders and you have started well. Slippery slope from now on!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two23 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 <p>I think you need to quite screwing around with 120 folders. Just buy a really nice 4x5 folder and be done with it. ;-)</p> <p>Kent in SD</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin_cozine Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 <p>I keep hoping my folders will start multiplying on their own. </p> <div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis_rives Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 <p>I also have several folders, including the Zeiss 6x4.5 and the Zeiss 6x9, both with coupled rangefinders. I am not partial to the 6x6 format though I own a Perkeo and a Zeiss Ikonta IV with the coupled rangefinder and the automatic frame counter. Also have the Voigtlander 6x9 prewar with the uncoated lens. I refer to them this way because I can't remember their model names or numbers. By far my favorite format is 6x9 and my favorite folder is the Agfa Record III with the uncoupled rangefinder. Its Solinar lens is the sharpest of all, including the Zeiss. All my folders are in working condition and use them all the time, though now the cold weather has arrived here in the Northeast and its tough to operate them with bare hands. By the way, I have a 4x5 folder on order that is being constructed as write this, though given the weather, will most likely have to wait until next spring to put it thru its paces.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis_rives Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 <p>Forgot to mention that I also have a prewar Balda Super Pontura 6x9 in beautiful condition which is awaiting CLA at the moment. This is a quite rare folder by now.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin_cozine Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 <p>Kent: Boy the optics on that #H can be bitingly sharp!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveysteeves Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 It's not like it's drugs or anything ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald_miller5 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I think the mockBa 5 deserves mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 <p>@Harvey... I wonder sometimes .if it isn't (drugs) The symptoms seem the same. :)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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