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Zeiss Ikon 35mm Rangefinder Manual Focus Camera for Street & Editorial Photography

The Zeiss Ikon 35mm Rangefinder Manual Focus Camera Body combines a classical design with easy-to-use operation. Features and controls are designed to make practical photography comfortable and free from unpleasant surprises caused by the camera.

Manual or auto TTL exposure metering as well as an AE-lock function gives you complete control of the exposure situation.

Features of the Pro Street Photography Rangefinder Camera

• Clear LED Exposure scale for correct exposure
• Vertical-travel electronic metal focal plane shutter
• Accepts high-quality Carl Zeiss T* ZM-mount lenses with focal length 15 to 85 mm
• Bayonet Leica M-type lensmount accepts all 39mm screwmount lenses (with the appropriate adapter) from Canon, Leica & Voigtlander, as well as M bayonet-type lenses from Leica, Voigtlander, Minolta & Konica

Specifications of Zeiss Ikon

Type: 35mm Interchangeable lens rangefinder

Lens Mount: Leica M-type

Focus Modes: Manual

Exposure Modes: AE Aperture Priority, Manual

Exposure Metering: TTL Centerweighted

Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV in 1/3 EV increments

Metering Range: EV 0 to +19 (with f/2 lens @ ISO 100)

ISO Range: 25-3200 (manually set)

Shutter Speed:

• In AE mode: 1/2000th to 8 Seconds (in 1/2 f-stops) + bulb
• In Manual mode: 1/2000th to 1 Second (in full f-stops)
• Flash sync at 1/125th second

PC Terminal: Yes

Flash Mounting: Hot flash shoe

Film Transport: Manual

Viewfinder: Split image & superimposed rangefinder with bright lines for 28-85, 35 & 50mm lenses (0.74x magnification with 75mm baselength, effective 55.9mm)

Viewfinder Info: LED Shutter speed indication line lights up to indicate suggested speeds

Diopter Correction: Available optionally from -4 to +2

Self Timer: No

Remote Control: Accepts standard mechanical cable release

Multiple Exposure: No

Power Source: Two 1.5-Volt “button cell” LR44 or SR44 batteries

Dimensions: 5.4 x 3.1 x 1.3″ (138 x 78 x 32mm) WxHxD

Weight: 1.1 lb (500 g)

The new Zeiss Ikon camera combines a classical design with easy-to-use operation. Features and controls are designed to make practical photography comfortable and free from unpleasant surprises caused by the camera. Manual or auto TTL exposure metering as well as an AE-lock function gives you complete control of the exposure situation.

So that you can make best use of the entire system from the film to the lens. Quite simply, you can count on a highly versatile creative tool that won’t let you down.The Zeiss Ikon rangefinder system includes a complete range of Carl Zeiss lenses featuring the very latest optical designs.

In fact, in terms of high performance, precision sharp resolution & durability, we are targeting the limits of what can possibly be achieved. They are specifically designed to minimize focus shift with aperture variation, particularly important for rangefinder photography.

They also feature highly advanced flare control for truly brilliant images; virtually zero geometric distortion for accurate reproduction of object shapes from faces to architecture; and a precise 10-blade aperture with 1/3 stop interval click stops for exact exposure.