ben_hutcherson Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Selling my Super Ikonta. This one has served me well, but I never use it so figured it was time to pass it on. This is a 6x6 format folding rangefinder, and one of the most desireable of the Super Ikonta range. This one has an 80mm f/2.8 Zeiss Opton Tessar with T single coating on a Compur-Rapid shutter. The lens is in good shape, with good coating and no haze, fungus, or other issues. The rangefinder has decent contrast and is accurate. The biggest issue is that there is a loose metal disk-not sure what it is or where it came from-that rolls around and occasionally obscures the viewfinder. A small shake will move it out of the way. Camera pops open smartly when the button is pressed. The bellows are light tight. The leather has a few rubs, but overall the camera presents extremely well both open and closed with bright/clean metalwork and smooth operation. I have shot a half dozen rolls in this camera and it hasn't missed a beat. $230 inc. shipping in the US. At this time, I am not willing to ship internationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_hutcherson Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 Price Drop-$210 shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_hutcherson Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 Last drop-$190 shipped. This is a great camera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyfalsetta Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Hi Ben, yes these are great cameras I carry one when on vacation so I can still shoot 6x6 when I want to. The top cover on these comes off easily and its pretty intuitive. You can pull out that troublesome disc and clean the rangefinder optics at the same time. GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_hutcherson Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Thanks Andy! Got brave and pulled it. Now I can safely say that the floating disk is NO LONGER there and I gave the optics a good dusting so it's nice and clear now. This one is a great grab and go camera-I'm actually reconsidering now whether to sell it, so if anyone is considering, speak now or I'll probably yank the listing in a couple of days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff_radkoff Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Sweet shooter - I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_hutcherson Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Any last takers at $180 on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_hutcherson Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Still peddling a bit and willing to go town to $170. Full disclosure, it's currently listed on Ebay. Here are some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_hutcherson Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 SOLD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucem Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 SOLD! Arrived in good order. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmac Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) The biggest issue is that there is a loose metal disk-not sure what it is or where it came from-that rolls around and occasionally obscures the viewfinder. A small shake will move it out of the way If the disc is just shy of a half inch in dia and has holes in it, it's part of the camera. I have a parts 532/16 with a loose disc like that and I've taped it to the camera waiting for the time when I can get back to removing the top again and fit the disc. I'm not sure now where it goes but I know it was under the top cover somewhere, it was just through negligence that I didn't fit it the first time I was fiddling with the camera. From memory, it seemed to be an unimportant part, what it's for, and where it goes, but definitely inside the top cover and probably associated with the rangefinder. Edited February 4, 2021 by kmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_hutcherson Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 If the disc is just shy of a half inch in dia and has holes in it, it's part of the camera. I have a parts 532/16 with a loose disc like that and I've taped it to the camera waiting for the time when I can get back to removing the top again and fit the disc. I'm not sure now where it goes but I know it was under the top cover somewhere, it was just through negligence that I didn't fit it the first time I was fiddling with the camera. From memory, it seemed to be an unimportant part, what it's for, and where it goes, but definitely inside the top cover and probably associated with the rangefinder. Mine had two of them that were sort of glued to the top of the viewfinder between the top plate and the top of the viewfinder tube. One was still attached. I used a tiny blob of RTV silicone, since original adhesive looked like a long-petrified "gummy" adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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