Thanks Jerry,
I was thinking of the Contessa, did you ever use one.
Marvin.
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[mailto:rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jerry Lehrer
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 4:59 AM
To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [rollei_list] Re: OT: Super Ikonta B and III and IV
Marvin
You are obviously thinking of the Contessa and /or the Super Nettel,
both 35mm folders.
Jerry
Marvin0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
I too like the Super Ikonta but not the B its too heavy with average
lens.The later ikontas are a pleasure though the lenses are a little low in
contrast.
If memory serves me correctly the 645 prone to light leaks and even one in
excellent condition is not very valuable,at least for Ziess.
They did make a very desirable compact 35 folder, maybe you can recall the
name.
Marvin.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Marc James Small <marcsmall@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:08:51
To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [rollei_list] Re: OT: Super Ikonta B and III and IV
At 06:03 PM 10/2/2008, Jerry Lehrer wrote:
>Marc,
>
>I too am an enthusiastic fan of the late Super Ikonta B mit MX shutter.
>Wonderful camera!
>B&W negative ar almost as sharp as those from my Rolleiflex 2.8F.
>
>My enthusiasm was engendered from my fathers pre-war Super Ikonta A, a
>jewel of a camera
The 645 A's now bear a premium in the
market. They re cute little things and are
magnificently capable with modern films.
Marc
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