How to Buy Zeiss Ikon Cameras

Zeiss Ikon cameras have high-end rangefinder systems with precise focusing functions. You can use the Zeiss Ikon camera body with any of the Zeiss M-mount lenses, made with the Leica M lens mount. You can use a Zeiss Ikon camera body with lenses of a wide range of focal lengths, including telephoto, standard, wide-angle and super wide-angle. You'll spend more on a Zeiss Ikon camera than you would on most entry-level cameras, so be sure it suits your needs and interests.

Instructions

1. Read customer and professional photographer reviews of the Zeiss Ikon camera. You can find customer reviews at photographyreview.com, where three out of four reviewers give the Zeiss Ikon five points out of five. You can find more extensive reviews of the camera at ephotozine.com and theonlinephotographer.com. You can also find reviews of the lenses that go with the Zeiss Ikon at luminous-landscape.com.

2. Call camera supply stores in your area to find out if they have the Zeiss Ikon camera in stock. If they do, go to the store to look at the camera in person and see if you feel comfortable with it.

3. Compare prices for the Zeiss Ikon camera body online. Most stores sell the Zeiss Ikon for just over $1,600, but you might be able to find a used model for less. Check online auction sites for used cameras.

4. Select a new or used camera and complete your purchase.

References

• Ephotozine.com: Zeiss Ikon Rangefinder Review
• Theonlinephotographer.com: Zeiss Ikon ZI Review
• Photographyreview.com: Zeiss Ikon 35mm Rangefinder

Resources

• Luminous-landscape.com: Zeiss M-Mount Lenses
• Zeiss.com: Zeiss Ikon
• Zeiss.com: Zeiss Ikon Camera