Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/10

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Subject: Re: Zeiss Ikophot meter
From: Stark <astark@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1997 17:14:37 -0500 (EST)

Steve: Have the same meter, only mine is shot looks good but wont read. I
myself do not know a thing about them maybe Marc can be of some help..
Tony

On Mon, 10 Mar 1997, Steve Kobrin wrote:

> A friend gave me a Zeiss Ikophot meter.  It is a beautiful Art Deco-ish
> design in a brown case which may be leather covered and has an attached
> brass chain which ends in an embossed clip which looks like it should slip
> over a button.  The case is marked "Stuttgart Germany."  A very nice
> feature is that it has two shutter speed/ f stop scales: one marked with
> the older speeds (which correspond to my early M3) of 25-50-100-250 and the
> other the more modern convention of 30-60-125...  It appears to have an
> adjustment screw on the back.
> 
> Does anyone have any idea when these were produced?  Given that it has both
> DIN and ASA scales, I assume it dates after the early 1960s, but I am not
> sure.  It   is in nice condition and is worth having for its design.  It
> will be even better if it is reasonably accurate and I can use it.  it is a
> nice size and should slip in a pocket easily.  I will check it against my
> digital meter when I get the chance.  Does anyone know anything about these
> meters?  
> 
> Steve
> 
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