Classic Zeiss Ikon medium format folding camera for 6x6cm film with an Opton Tessar lens.
The Zeiss Super Ikonta is a family of high-quality folding medium format cameras with coupled rangefinders, produced by Zeiss Ikon from the 1930s through the 1950s. The BX MX designation indicates the model variant in the 533-series (6×6cm format). Super Ikontas are regarded as among the finest folding cameras ever produced, combining Zeiss Tessar or Opton Tessar optics with a precise rangefinder system.
120 rollfilm format (6×6cm square, 12 exposures), folding body, coupled rangefinder, Carl Zeiss Opton Tessar lens, Synchro-Compur shutter (1 second to 1/500s plus B and T).
The Super Ikonta offers a compelling combination for medium format photography: compact folding design, coupled rangefinder for precise focus, and excellent Zeiss Tessar optics. The Opton Tessar (post-war West German production) delivers the classic Tessar sharp-centre rendering. A premium choice among medium format folding cameras for both collectors and working photographers.
Test the coupled rangefinder for accurate focus coupling and patch clarity. Inspect the Opton Tessar for haze and fungus. Check bellows for light leaks. Test the Synchro-Compur shutter at all speeds. Confirm 120 film loading and frame counter operation.