Thanks so much for the ,videos especially this one . I'm a veteran of the British Army ( Coldstream Guards ) . I was diagnosed with PTSD and I'm doing a degree course in photography . ( just started ) as part of my rehabilitation. After watching this I bought a Ikoflex on ebay . I'm waiting eagerly by my post box for my new camera . Keep up the good work . You look and sound like a realty good man who loves and cares for his family . Cheers Joe
Thanks for the very kind words. I am so pleased to hear that you found this video helpful. Photography sounds like a great outlet and I am sure you will enjoy shooting with this camera. Just pay attention to the loading of this camera, which is a bit complicated but manageable. I made a video about that: ruclips.net/video/sSLCU3mnORU/видео.html Wish you the very best in your recovery journey. God bless you!
...I enjoy your presentations....The X & M modes are for electronic flash (X) and bulb(M)....The 'M' stands for Magnesium which is what ignites in the bulb.... it usually keeps the shutter open as long as the button depressed , so you can take time exposures with a locking cable release ...very 'old school' , like me , lol .........John (west coast, Canada.)
Love your videos so relaxing and there nothing better than photographing your family and your pictures are a pleasure to the eye,, ....And I have just subscribed ....Nearly forgot the X mode is for electronic flashgun and the M is for old style flash bulbs which you manually have to change each time.
I am in the market for one of these cameras. I have used a Yashica 635 and loved it. But I also love that this one has some qualities as well. I will continue to search for a Ikoflex. I just got a Zeiss Ikon Nettar and love it too. Be safe!
Thanks for the video Ben. I think you must be a frequent visitor the market stalls in your area. I recently bought an Ikoflex and it may be an earlier one than you show as mine does not have the film counter on the side of the camera. I also have no flash socket so would be interested if you know how I could attach a flash, I don't know if it's possible through a bracket? Not sure. My speeds also just go up to 175 which leads me to think it is a much earlier camera. Love how you load the film, I think I may have a good chance of giving mine a go.
The last photo of your little girl on the slide was great. Zeiss only got better from there and for the time it was the best and still holds up today. My neighbor just found one of these in MINT condition as well, and wants $150 for it. I thought about trying it out but it would be an impulse buy. I own a Minolta Autocord Type 1 tlr with a rockkor lens and it is also in excellent condition. They call it the "Rollei Killer" probably because of its Rokkor Lens - If you're ever considering upgrading. It's not much faster(1/500) f3.5 but oh my god are the images Tac sharp. Keep up the good work.
Loving your channel, you seem to have reviewed just about every every camera I own! This is the only med format I own, mine's a bit more scuffed up than yours but works fine, used to belong to my grandfather. I agree that lens is incredible, but the thing definitely takes a bit of trial and error for sure.
Thanks for the very good video. I love the Ikoflex camera line and work on them quite a bit, and I can say having taken many apart and restored them, they are much better made than a Yashica, all steel and brass, and not corners cut. The Novar cameras are undervalued and the Tessar cameras may be overvalued, but that is for the market to decide. One thing I noticed in your excellent photos of your children is that they appear to be just a bit flat in contrast. Perhaps cleaning the lens is in order. Great video and keep up the good work.
Hi Mark. I have this exact camera and I've managed to lock the shutter, I think by trying to change the shutter speed after I'd cocked it. Can you offer any tips on how to get it going again?
@@spongledong Did you ever find any resolution to this? I'm dealing with the same issue with the Ikoflex 1C and planning to remove the side left side panel to see if I can get it back in working order if all else fails.
How happy am I that I have one in hand... delivered today.. with the Novar Anistigmatic.. At first the shutter was not working.. but after a few minutes.. as it happens.. 5 rolls of 120 on way from Germany.. Only found out after auction that the film B+W is to be developed in C41 ! Should be good..
Great video man! I bought an Ikoflex Favorit (i think it is a slightly later model to the 1a) and the shutter is locked up. How did you unlock yours? i'm dying to use mine!
How do you load the 120 films on this camera since its film window hole is on the left, not in the center? how do you know where is the first frame? thank you
Hi, I have an exactly similar one but with the lens Novar-Anastigmat, instead. Unfortunately, I didn't know that the shutter lever (number 9 in the manual) and timer (15 in the manual) may lock up; now both the shutter winding lever and that time lever are stuck to the bottom and I can't even test if it works as the body shutter release is stuck (2 in the manual, and the double-exposure indicator (3 in manual) shows black). I haven't tried to load film as I'm a beginner with TLR and probably would just waste a roll of film, now that I probably at least need to get the shutter lever unstuck... however, the shutter release was locked up from the beginning, if I'm not mistaken... the timer maybe just isn't working as the shutter winding lever and body shutter release are stuck. Could you please show how to fix this, as you seemed to know how to do it...? Also, will you show how to load film in it, as you meant to do? I'd really appreciate it. I already got the films but now I can't use them due to these problems.... Also, we seem to have the "same" camera, from what I just looked up, except your lens has Zeiss-Opton Tessar T written around it, instead, while mine only says Novar-Anastigmat... quite odd. Yours isn't listed on here, either: www.tlr-cameras.com/German/Ikoflex.html Nice review and good photos!
Sorry to hear about the issues you are having with your camera. I know I went through that a few times when I first got the camera, only problem is I cannot quite remember how I fixed it. I will play around with it tomorrow and give you more feedback after that. Happy Easter!
@@vintagetechmall Thank you very much if you would...! Sadly, it's locked up even more since then... I tried to get in some oil in it and carefully move it around with the shutter speed cogwheel, but when I did that, it rather quickly locked up, too (with a slightly scraping sound)... so now four things are entirely locked up (at least the aperture adjuster moves entirely freely).... I probably, or maybe, anyway, will need to try to unlock them in a special order, but what to do and how. :/ I watched a video of one repairing a similar one by opening it up and it looked like a nightmare to accomplish. But I'll keep it, for sure, but it's disappointing. Happy Easter to you too! Have a good day and weekend. Thanks, regardless if you can help or not; you trying to is more than enough and I appreciate it. (EDIT: Wrote something incorrectly, before, if you read this, already.)
Hello Ben, I read a short article on the Ikoflex that said it was produced from 1939 till 1951. Yours looks so nice I was wondering if you knew the age of your camera. Very interesting video and the photos were really nice and and sharp but... I still like that Yashica 635 ! Thanks for your time ! ~ Roger
Hi Roger! I know how you feel about the Yashica, lol. I love them both!!! I guess my emotional attachment to this camera is because of the fun I had with it with my kids, so I may be a bit biased, lol. Just the thought of the day brings a smile to my face. Take care, my friend :-)
@Arjen Zwamborn Thanks for the Great information ! That's the best part of our hobby, I don't think you would be able to stop learning and so many good people out there willing to share there information. Thanks again for taking the time to pass that along ! Take Care ~Roger
Accidentally won an Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex with Novatar 75mm f3.5. I do have one medium format, Frankar Solida.... Do you think I will like the Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex and be delighted I did win it ? Thank you...
Thanks. I have one of these on order. I grew up with TLRs, but got away and am coming back. I used to use the exposure instructions that came with the film since I didn't have a meter. Basically, set the shutter speed to the film ISO (e.g., ISO 100 + 1/100 shutter speed), full sun is f16. Side light is f11, backlight is f8, even 5.6. Bright sun at the beach or in the snow is f22. Here's a more complicated chart: attemptsat35mm.com/downloads/manual-exposure-quide-2.pdf. Thanks again. I love your videos.
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Thanks so much for the ,videos especially this one . I'm a veteran of the British Army ( Coldstream Guards ) . I was diagnosed with PTSD and I'm doing a degree course in photography . ( just started ) as part of my rehabilitation. After watching this I bought a Ikoflex on ebay . I'm waiting eagerly by my post box for my new camera . Keep up the good work . You look and sound like a realty good man who loves and cares for his family . Cheers Joe
Thanks for the very kind words. I am so pleased to hear that you found this video helpful. Photography sounds like a great outlet and I am sure you will enjoy shooting with this camera. Just pay attention to the loading of this camera, which is a bit complicated but manageable. I made a video about that: ruclips.net/video/sSLCU3mnORU/видео.html
Wish you the very best in your recovery journey. God bless you!
...I enjoy your presentations....The X & M modes are for electronic flash (X) and bulb(M)....The 'M' stands for Magnesium which is what ignites in the bulb.... it usually keeps the shutter open as long as the button depressed , so you can take time exposures with a locking cable release ...very 'old school' , like me , lol .........John (west coast, Canada.)
Love your videos so relaxing and there nothing better than photographing your family and your pictures are a pleasure to the eye,, ....And I have just subscribed ....Nearly forgot the X mode is for electronic flashgun and the M is for old style flash bulbs which you manually have to change each time.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and your subscription. Cheers!
Love your video, got an old ikoflex inherited from my grandpa and want to try shooting with it, your video is very helpful!
Really beautiful portraits of your family. You will treasure these pics.
Thank you! I am really loving living in this moment, knowing I am building great memories for the future. Cheers!
This video gave me the inspiration to give life to my grandfathers brothers camera. Thank you very much for the tutorial, it meant a lot.
I am very happy to hear that. Thanks!
I am in the market for one of these cameras. I have used a Yashica 635 and loved it. But I also love that this one has some qualities as well. I will continue to search for a Ikoflex. I just got a Zeiss Ikon Nettar and love it too.
Be safe!
Thanks for the video Ben. I think you must be a frequent visitor the market stalls in your area. I recently bought an Ikoflex and it may be an earlier one than you show as mine does not have the film counter on the side of the camera. I also have no flash socket so would be interested if you know how I could attach a flash, I don't know if it's possible through a bracket? Not sure. My speeds also just go up to 175 which leads me to think it is a much earlier camera. Love how you load the film, I think I may have a good chance of giving mine a go.
Great review, wonderful photos!
Thank you 🙂👍
The last photo of your little girl on the slide was great. Zeiss only got better from there and for the time it was the best and still holds up today. My neighbor just found one of these in MINT condition as well, and wants $150 for it. I thought about trying it out but it would be an impulse buy. I own a Minolta Autocord Type 1 tlr with a rockkor lens and it is also in excellent condition. They call it the "Rollei Killer" probably because of its Rokkor Lens - If you're ever considering upgrading. It's not much faster(1/500) f3.5 but oh my god are the images Tac sharp. Keep up the good work.
I have been eyeing that camera, not surprisingly. The only problem, I have too many cameras now, lol. Great comment!
Loving your channel, you seem to have reviewed just about every every camera I own!
This is the only med format I own, mine's a bit more scuffed up than yours but works fine, used to belong to my grandfather.
I agree that lens is incredible, but the thing definitely takes a bit of trial and error for sure.
Ha, true. Glad to hear. That is some great legacy on your camera. Enjoy the experience!
Would love to see that video on how to load this camera! Just acquired one.
I have recorded the video, now editing. Expect to see it in a day or two. Cheers!
The tutorial video is now up. Check it out.
Thanks for the very good video. I love the Ikoflex camera line and work on them quite a bit, and I can say having taken many apart and restored them, they are much better made than a Yashica, all steel and brass, and not corners cut. The Novar cameras are undervalued and the Tessar cameras may be overvalued, but that is for the market to decide. One thing I noticed in your excellent photos of your children is that they appear to be just a bit flat in contrast. Perhaps cleaning the lens is in order. Great video and keep up the good work.
Thank you, and thanks for the tip!
From your experience, if you don't mind me asking, what could cause the shutter to be stuck in the cooked position?
Hi Mark. I have this exact camera and I've managed to lock the shutter, I think by trying to change the shutter speed after I'd cocked it. Can you offer any tips on how to get it going again?
@@spongledong Did you ever find any resolution to this? I'm dealing with the same issue with the Ikoflex 1C and planning to remove the side left side panel to see if I can get it back in working order if all else fails.
How happy am I that I have one in hand... delivered today.. with the Novar Anistigmatic.. At first the shutter was not working.. but after a few minutes.. as it happens.. 5 rolls of 120 on way from Germany.. Only found out after auction that the film B+W is to be developed in C41 ! Should be good..
Nice!
Thanks for this video. My shutter has locked with the delayed action release button down. What to do???? Anyone can help
hey, do you know how to load this thing! I can't figure out how to line up the film when loading the 120 film. Would love if you could help with this
It's been a while since I used this, however, I will be coming up with a video to explain this hopefully this month. Cheers!
I have recorded the video, now editing. Expect to see it in a day or two. Cheers!
@@vintagetechmall Thank you!!
@@tristanmurff6586 Uploaded! Check it out if you have not already.
Great video man! I bought an Ikoflex Favorit (i think it is a slightly later model to the 1a) and the shutter is locked up. How did you unlock yours? i'm dying to use mine!
I made a video that addresses this shutter lockup issue. Check it out: ruclips.net/video/sSLCU3mnORU/видео.html
How do you load the 120 films on this camera since its film window hole is on the left, not in the center? how do you know where is the first frame? thank you
I have recorded the video, now editing. Expect to see it in a day or two. Cheers!
Tutorial is now uploaded. Check it out.
Live the video n love the way you explain
Thank you so much 🙂
@@vintagetechmall enjoy 😊😊😊
Hi,
I have an exactly similar one but with the lens Novar-Anastigmat, instead. Unfortunately, I didn't know that the shutter lever (number 9 in the manual) and timer (15 in the manual) may lock up; now both the shutter winding lever and that time lever are stuck to the bottom and I can't even test if it works as the body shutter release is stuck (2 in the manual, and the double-exposure indicator (3 in manual) shows black). I haven't tried to load film as I'm a beginner with TLR and probably would just waste a roll of film, now that I probably at least need to get the shutter lever unstuck... however, the shutter release was locked up from the beginning, if I'm not mistaken... the timer maybe just isn't working as the shutter winding lever and body shutter release are stuck. Could you please show how to fix this, as you seemed to know how to do it...?
Also, will you show how to load film in it, as you meant to do? I'd really appreciate it. I already got the films but now I can't use them due to these problems....
Also, we seem to have the "same" camera, from what I just looked up, except your lens has Zeiss-Opton Tessar T written around it, instead, while mine only says Novar-Anastigmat... quite odd. Yours isn't listed on here, either: www.tlr-cameras.com/German/Ikoflex.html
Nice review and good photos!
Sorry to hear about the issues you are having with your camera. I know I went through that a few times when I first got the camera, only problem is I cannot quite remember how I fixed it. I will play around with it tomorrow and give you more feedback after that. Happy Easter!
@@vintagetechmall Thank you very much if you would...! Sadly, it's locked up even more since then... I tried to get in some oil in it and carefully move it around with the shutter speed cogwheel, but when I did that, it rather quickly locked up, too (with a slightly scraping sound)... so now four things are entirely locked up (at least the aperture adjuster moves entirely freely).... I probably, or maybe, anyway, will need to try to unlock them in a special order, but what to do and how. :/ I watched a video of one repairing a similar one by opening it up and it looked like a nightmare to accomplish. But I'll keep it, for sure, but it's disappointing.
Happy Easter to you too! Have a good day and weekend. Thanks, regardless if you can help or not; you trying to is more than enough and I appreciate it.
(EDIT: Wrote something incorrectly, before, if you read this, already.)
I have just uploaded a video on how to load and unload this camera. Also demonstrates how to fix the stuck shutter issue. Check it out.
Hello Ben, I read a short article on the Ikoflex that said it was produced from 1939 till 1951. Yours looks so nice I was wondering if you knew the age of your camera. Very interesting video and the photos were really nice and and sharp but... I still like that Yashica 635 ! Thanks for your time ! ~ Roger
Hi Roger! I know how you feel about the Yashica, lol. I love them both!!! I guess my emotional attachment to this camera is because of the fun I had with it with my kids, so I may be a bit biased, lol. Just the thought of the day brings a smile to my face. Take care, my friend :-)
@Arjen Zwamborn Thanks for the information, I learned something new. Very cool facts!
@Arjen Zwamborn Thanks for the Great information ! That's the best part of our hobby, I don't think you would be able to stop learning and so many good people out there willing to share there information. Thanks again for taking the time to pass that along ! Take Care ~Roger
Excellent help... Thank you very much...
Glad it helped. Cheers!
Accidentally won an Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex with Novatar 75mm f3.5. I do have one medium format, Frankar Solida.... Do you think I will like the Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex and be delighted I did win it ? Thank you...
This camera shoots great images. Just a bit complicated to operate, but once you follow the steps, they are a pleasure to shoot with.
@@vintagetechmall Thank you for reply... I am glad that it will be joining collection.. All the best for you and family for 2021..
I liked the slide photo the best
Automatic nostalgia
Thanks, me too!
@@vintagetechmall i just bought a working ikoflex for $50
Still on the lookout for a 635 though!
Hey kids, you got a really cool dad :-)
😁
Great channel!
Thanks. I have one of these on order. I grew up with TLRs, but got away and am coming back. I used to use the exposure instructions that came with the film since I didn't have a meter. Basically, set the shutter speed to the film ISO (e.g., ISO 100 + 1/100 shutter speed), full sun is f16. Side light is f11, backlight is f8, even 5.6. Bright sun at the beach or in the snow is f22. Here's a more complicated chart: attemptsat35mm.com/downloads/manual-exposure-quide-2.pdf. Thanks again. I love your videos.
Thanks so much for the kind words, and for the great tips. Pinned!
i just found one, which was probably used in militar photography by an uncle, sry for my english
Nice! You are a lucky person 🙂
Is that for sale? Hahaha
hAHAHA, no, not this one, but check out my website: www.filmphoto.net. I have other film cameras for sale there. Thanks for watching! :-)
@@vintagetechmall in my country Indonesia no Canon Af35m sold for $20 most of it sells more than $45 bucks is that camera all yours?
@@akhyarrayhka4048 yes, they are all mine and I ship worldwide :-)
@@vintagetechmall where can I ask more info or ask for more pictures to check the product condition? Im interested in buying.
@@akhyarrayhka4048 send me an email and I will gladly send more pics and info ben@filmphoto.net