A lens, film, and batteries are required but not included with this camera. Please be sure to purchase a lens, film, and batteries that suit your needs.
The Zeiss Ikon rangefinder 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.
Unlike 35 mm SLR camera viewfinders that can only show little more than 90% of what will be recorded on film, the Zeiss Ikon viewfinder lets you see the area that surrounds the actual image giving you greater possibilities and confidence as you compose each image. What's more, the triangulation rangefinder combined with a viewfinder base that is the widest available means that you can expect extreme accuracy and wide-angle focusing precision.
Because it features an M-mount, you can use existing Leica or Voigtlander M-mount type lenses, or upgrade to Carl Zeiss lenses, over time.
| Type | 35mm Interchangeable lens rangefinder |
| Lens Mount | 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) |
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| PC Terminal | Yes |
| Flash Mounting | Hot flash shoe |
| Film Transport | Manual |
| Viewfinder | Split image & superimposed rangefinde with brightlines 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) |