Blown away by this Camera | Zeiss Ikonta M

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Blown away by this Camera | Film Photography | Zeiss Ikonta M
NOTE: FILM DEV INFO: Ilford FP4 Plus rated at ISO 400 developed in Kodak D76 stock solution mixed 1-1 with water. 18 Minutes development time.
The Zeiss Ikonta M a 6x6 medium format folding camera from the early to mid 1950s is an absolute gem capable of producing some very nice photographs. Winter has arrived in my part of the world but conditions were good so lets clean up the Mess (The Ikonta M aka Mess Ikonta) grab some FP4 and drag my captive supporter around the hood in the pursuit of making a few acceptable frames.
Hope you endure.
Tracks by Dan Henig.
Macro shots with the Canon 1DX and a 100mm macro lens
Video recorded on the Canon M50 and a Fimi Palm
#Film #FilmPhotography #ShootingFilm #Analogue #Analog #Ikonta #ilford

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@PictureSizeDoesMatter 14 күн бұрын

The trees shot is my favorite

@paultaylorphotography9499 14 күн бұрын

Cheers for the feedback mate much appreciated

@wcrofford 2 ай бұрын

I have the sense when I shoot my Olympic TLR, although I can focus through the ground glass, other than that, take a meter reading, set the aperture/shutter speed - shoot.

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 ай бұрын

Shooting with a TLR is awesome, I enjoy it but the two I have both have issues, my best one is an Airesflex model U lovely camera in good light but in crap light it's hard to get focus, I was given a tip by a viewer to replace the fresnal screen, he did that with his and it made a massive difference.

@matthewm.9406 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these in perfect condition a few years back for $15. I shot a couple of rolls and put it aside. I am inspired to revisit this little gem. Thanks!

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 жыл бұрын

That was a bargain Matthew definitely get it dusted off again. Only issue I have with mine actually same issue on my bessa is the shutter speeds from 1/50th and lower stick so they could do with adjusting I contacted a bloke who can do it but he’s so busy it will be a while so I’ll plod on with it. Great camera though love it to bits thanks for taking an interest appreciate it thanks 🙏

@1973sonvis 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great video and great pictures! 😊 The dev time in my book for FP4 in D-76 in 1+1 dilution at 20 ℃ is 11 minutes. But your pics are perfect at 18 min, so it can’t be wrong with a longer developing time. Keep it up! 👍🏻

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks mate sorry should have added to video info the FP4 was rated at iso 400 that’s where the 18 mins comes from I’ve been using FP4 at 400 for a while now loving the results. Sorry for the confusion mate I’ll update the info in description box asap. Thanks for taking a look 📷❤️

@thephotographersbag 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, another banger if a video, can't beat neatsfoot oil for treating leather, tidy looking camera, can't beat an oldie 😀

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks mate NF oil is great and surprisingly cheap got It from a local horse supply place she thought it was for my saddle 👀 I can’t sit straight on a Blackpool donkey let alone ride a bloody wild stallion🙄 thanks for watching I’m loving these old folders

@randallstewart175 Жыл бұрын

Zeiss Ikonta M is one of the best Ikonta cameras, which are folders, medium format in various formats, mostly 6x6cm, with the best equipped with a 4-element Tessar lens. From the 1930s to the mid-1950s, those with rangefinders used an external optical system to allow focusing by turning the front elements of the lens. The final versions, the III and IV used a more lightly built body with a more modern internal system which focuses the lens as a unit, optically superior. This Ikonta M represents a transition between those versions. It still has the over built, heavy body of the original; Ikonta design, but it uses the later focusing system. Sweet. There were not a lot of these M models made, so they are a bit rare and usually pricey.

@paultaylorphotography9499 Жыл бұрын

Awesome info mate cheers. I love these old folders but the Ikonta M is the one I grab most often it's a cracking camera and lens such fun to use. X

@tonymckeage1028 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, for some reason I thought the premiere was tonight! this was the 1st camera i borrowed of my Dad! I'm not sure that i share your affection for it but i still believe it gave me the bug! and taught me alot! the old exposure rule was one of thise, thanks for sharing

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tony yeah the premier was for another video I’d set it all up and let it process the returned next morning to discover the wifi had packed a sad so the upload failed anyway that’s up now. Yeah the Zeiss is gorgeous far easier to focus than the one I’ve just loaded the bessa that one is a bit tricky. I’m loving the square format too. Any camera that gives you the initial spark and a lifelong passion is a good one my dad gave me an old zenit ttl as a kid I hadn’t a clue what to do with it but I remember mincing around with it no film just pretending to be a photographer much like today really 📷❤️

@TXLorenzo Жыл бұрын

Great little camera, love those little folders. Good job with the developing, great tonal range.

@paultaylorphotography9499 Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate agreed absolutely love folders I've been tied up for the last few months with other stuff, but am itching to dig out the Ikonta again. Thanks for watching mate appreciate it.

@tonyb2760 2 жыл бұрын

I have several folders but my Ikon Nettar 6x6 is definitely my favorite. Beautiful camera in fabulous condition. Thanks for sharing

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony I’ve seen a few vids featuring the nettar definitely a cracking camera the 6x6 is a big learning curve getting my head around seeing a square subject but I’m loving the challenge and loving the folders so compact and capable. Thanks for watching mate

@the120ist 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Paul! Some lovely shots there. I've got a few Zeiss Ikon folders that look just like that one, but not an M. They're all pretty solid cameras, and all surprisingly good! Interesting the neatsfoot oil... I've been using a clear shoe polish to brighten up the leathers, but might look into that, seems to do a good job. Thanks for the vid, enjoyed it mate!

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate I’m getting a bit hooked on these old folders just a cool way to shoot photos and happy with the results for sure. The neats foot oil was a tip from an English lad Peter Elgar from Brentwood Essex lovely old fella his channel is chock full of info and his enthusiasm is contagious well worth a watch. Thanks for having a look mate appreciate it

@PriyabDash Жыл бұрын

Amazing shots and thanks for sharing the process of developing the reels

@paultaylorphotography9499 Жыл бұрын

So welcome mate thanks for taking a look. Funnily enough I just deved a roll of 35mm out of a Zorki 4 and made a hash of it, that vid will be up early next week. Ya never stop learning haha.

@mattwhitehall9536 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome mate. 👍👍

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 жыл бұрын

Ta mate love this wee camera xx

@257squadron 2 жыл бұрын

I have a nettar and I’d have to say they are excellent cameras

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed these cameras are awesome so compact and the results are incredible

@theoldfilmbloke 2 жыл бұрын

My one is an Ikonta Novar with 75mm f4.5 Novar lens -- I did a Video about my three Zeiss Ikons here : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qsBxYLqlzdyupIU.html

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete yeah I watched that vid...twice...thanks xxxx

@robertspeicher5047 Жыл бұрын

Great photos. Getting ready to get into B & W too..

@paultaylorphotography9499 Жыл бұрын

Cheers Robert thanks for having a look and taking the time to comment. You’re going to love black and white. I look back at my stuff and they always stand out. What are you shootin them on mate

@robertspeicher5047 Жыл бұрын

@@paultaylorphotography9499 Have to laugh a little. Right I have a Konica III , waiting for a Yashica Mat 124G and a Russian 35mm. I collect and like to use. 1965 I was sent on a temporary duty assignment to a naval air station, Midway Island. Bought a Kodak single use b& w camera. I walked around the island and took some photos. I really liked the results. So I'm getting back into film photography and I don`t like color film. I did slides for over 20 years and just can`t go to color film. So b & w is it

@paultaylorphotography9499 Жыл бұрын

@@robertspeicher5047 awesome mate great history too. I was looking at a fed 2 on our local action site really fancied it but opted for an Agfa silette 35mm right now I’m obsessed with folders and this wee Agfa is gorgeous can’t wait to give it a go. Have you got any of your old photos online be interested in taking a look

@henryschroer3813 2 ай бұрын

wow neatsfoot oil? Including the bellows? Could you share more details? How do you maintain the shutter mechanics?

@paultaylorphotography9499 2 ай бұрын

Way above my limited ability that mate I’m good for splashing oil around and pressing buttons anything even slightly more mechanical than that and my fraudulent bs shines through. I’d suggest finding a camera repairer let them give the camera a Clean lubricate and adjustment we have some in NZ they do a great job for a reasonable price. Thanks for taking a look at my effort’s appreciate it