How to load the Zeiss Ikoflex Ia

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How to load the Zeiss Ikoflex Ia

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A short video about how you load 120-film into the Zeiss Ikoflex Ia.
I initially thought about including this part in my video about the camera. But I figured there might be someone who's looking for a short instruction video of how you load film in the Ikoflex. It's not difficult, but a bit different than my other film cameras. Hope it's helpful for someone!
My video about the Ikoflex is found here: • Zeiss Ikoflex - The Ot...
And not to worry, I haven't gone and become a reviewer or photography instructor. I just wanted to mix it up and fill the void between my photography shenanigans. I'll soon be back in the field again...
Love,
Oscar
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@stonebreaker.photography7491 23 күн бұрын

Thank you, now i know all i want to know to start with a 6x6 film =)

@thomascampbell4730 6 ай бұрын

I recently found one at an antique store in Florida and bought it for a friend. He was excited and already has plans to have it serviced. The video was very helpful, thanks!

@O.Persson 6 ай бұрын

How cool! It's a lovely camera, hope it brings lots of joy. And I'm glad to hear that my little video was helpful

@henrythomas6355 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for making the video. I am collecting one tomorrow and this tutorial was a perfect introduction.

@O.Persson 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful. Enjoy your "new" camera!

@joeearwood4398 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation. I just found my late father law' s iknoflex and I'm trying understand how it works. I see from your video that you can still buy film

@O.Persson Жыл бұрын

What a lovely find! It's a beautiful camera. And yes, I didn't really mention it in the video, but it uses 120-film and it's still available. For "cheap" film to start with I would recommend trying fomapan or illford kentmere. Both are black n white film, both give great results and are probably the cheapest film you can buy today.

@O.Persson Жыл бұрын

Ohh, and btw If you didn't know. 120-film is medium format. And on this camera you'll get 12 shoots/roll, in a lovely 6x6cm format :) Good luck and I hope you get the camera working!

@ChristianDavenport-fw5bh Жыл бұрын

I just got one of these and I have heard it can be very finicky until you know all the qwerks. This was a great short video for loading and unloading the film. I have heard that loading the film is difficult unless you have seen it done before. Thnks for the lesson. Looking forward to my first roll of film.. Be safe!!

@O.Persson Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it was helpful. Once you get used to it, it's not that bad. And it's a lovely camera to shoot with. Take care, and happy shooting :)

@ChristianDavenport-fw5bh Жыл бұрын

I have also learned that there are several models as well. Mine is the 850/16 (Ikoflex I). And it is slightly different then the one you reviewed. Mine is not as complicated, but the one you reviewed seemed a bit better to use. Nevertheless, it appears to be a solid camera. @@O.Persson

@O.Persson 11 ай бұрын

@@ChristianDavenport-fw5bh they made a ton of different versions, and even reused tha same number on some of them. Just to add to the confusion I think ;) They are solid, and represent what I image we would call a prosumer camera today.

@Hans_Holt Жыл бұрын

Thx, just ordered my Ikoflex, hope it will come soon.

@O.Persson Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, enjoy the "new" camera. It's a great and slightly quirky camera :)

@chinglaam125 Ай бұрын

I just got an ikoflex IIa today, and I found out the little red window in 3:00 on the left, but the 6x6 format shows on the center of the 120 rolls, the "1" in your video is the "1" of the 6x9 format. have you been using it this way with no trouble?

@O.Persson Ай бұрын

You're right, I've never thought about it, but that should be for 6x9. But yes, I've shoot multiple rolls with the camera (maybe 20-50 rolls) and never had any issues att all. All have been loaded as shown in the video, and I haven't noticed that the frames been missaligned on the negatives. It's also how it's described in the manual, wich I actually have for this camera :) Small warning though there's multiple versions of the Ikoflex, and some even share the same name, so that's something to watch out for. Hope it was helpful, and the best of luck with the camera!