MEDIUM FORMAT FILM PHOTOGRAPHY - ZEISS IKON NETTAR

[@charlieb.4273]

Great video. $50 camera and a knowledgeable photographer making great pictures. Don’t let the megapixel camera companies find out or they will sue you for telling the truth. Cheers.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Ha ha. Nice one.

[@lance744]

I love the way you print the photographs and then show us the prints most other photography channels just scan the negatives along with the dust.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Can't be scanning my negs. I enjoy the darkroom too much. 😀

[@KurtandElaine]

I love that you took a chance on this Nettar! I have a Nettar 515 (c1937, 6x4.5 format) that I love!! It's sooo tiny - like you suggest, it's a real pocket camera. I went out of my way to "accessorize" with a 36mm adapter ring for Series 5 filters, and a full set of color filters. The body, lens and bellows are in perfect condition. I picked it up from a guy who didn't know what it was for about $20. I had the shutter CLA'd and adjusted the focus ring. It's just a lot of fun!

[@michaelwoernle378]

Congratulations for your 6 by 6 Nettar, looking and seemingly working like new. The Nettar, made in Stuttgart, West Germany, shortly after the war, when Zeiss had been expropriated at their place of origin in Jena, were the more economical Zeiss camera line. The upgrade Zeiss models were the Ikonta like, in 6x6, the 521/16 and later models. They featured double exposure safety and came also with four lens Zeiss Tessar f3.5 or others like my, rather rare, Agfa Soligor, and a Prontor shutter with more exposure times.

[@jullemekk8122]

My absolutely first camera! Bought it for $6 at a flee market! Never had any photos developed from it, but so cool seeing someone else use it!

[@ladydawn1973Eternity]

me too :)... 3 dollars at flea market.. Thanks to him on the video I now take photoes.. :)

[@stuarts7188]

Thanks mate for your effort on the channel. I made my first (terrible) print and contact sheet last weekend so I'm off and running now. I also will be converting a section of my shed to a permanent darkroom soon. Your channel has taught me a lot and inspired me.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Nice one Stuart. Good luck with the darkroom! Terrible prints lead to great prints. We're all still learning.

[@Rickestrela]

Nice! I got the next model, the 158/2, really nice camera and I love shooting with it, it´s a 6x9 and with the Nettar lenses it´s just from another world the quality of the image

[@rraja5906]

Fine photographs & clear concise video.Thank You

[@zeerust2000]

I have the Nettax, also from the 1950s. It's basically a Nettar with a Selenium light meter. I'm very impressed with its performance. I took a lot of shots of the old sandstone buildings here in Sydney, and they came out sharp and clear with very nice contrast which brought out the details in the architecture very well.

[@sTekSOo]

Happy I found this little youtube gem - I'll keep following!

[@coralinemartinsen7590]

Thanks mate for the video! I have one too and I was so inspired by you that I have loaded it up and will go out and try it. Thank again...

[@richardcorry2955]

Just discovered your channel. Live the style the music the humour and the skills you have. I'm seriously thinking getting into 120 film and very much enjoyed this video

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Richard. MF is great and that camera is awesome and affordable.

[@richardcorry2955]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss thanks. I have been shooting film for two years and am planning to develop and print this year. I'm learning lot from your channel

[@colehenry151]

Love the Vid! Im now going to clean the dust off of my Grandpa’s Ikon and take it out!

[@vijaychitte6921]

Lovely you and your jobs and yes that companions doggy ... cheers !

[@ilbelfero1974]

I have one ZIN and it makes great photos. Thanks for your Videos! Greetings from Poland.

[@bigal7715]

Great video. Just bagged one of these cameras after watching this. Can't wait to have some fun putting some film through it. It's also inspired my Daughter to get into film photography. Thanks Mate.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Awesome!

[@galereeves1076]

I acquired a Nettar 515/2 today - 6x9; thank you for the video. I look forward to using the old camera.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Gale Reeves I love mine. It's so challenging and a buzz when you get it right , enjoy!

[@heikoenglert4115]

Again a great video. Thanks a lot. And yes - tea please. Or some other toning would be great for an upcoming video.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Heiko! Tea, Coffee, any thing else?

[@Foxglove963]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Tone baryt prints with Selenium, it'll increase D max and your prints will last for thousands of years.

[@vogueautumn]

Just got this for £11.50 and honestly it’s a steal. Thank you so much for the video, it’s really really helpful to get me started. Cheers! :)

[@fransvandecamp1367]

Great video, I like your reviews a lot. I also own a ZEISS IKON NETTAR, a 6 x 9 one, which delivers great pictures. I use a seperate range finder to get the focussing right.

[@kamaksi24]

I HAVE ONE OF THESE!! Mine is a 6X9 and i picked it up at an antigues market in Ontario last summer! I get some fantastic pcitures from it! I picked it up for about $45 canadian or about $30 US. I love it and it is my show piece camera!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Ha, nice one! Have fun shooting it 😀

[@markharris5771]

I know you once said in reply to one of my comments that you like the square format. I’m really pleased for you and it looks in amazing condition for the price, I’m sure it’s going to give you many hours of fun. It was really interesting seeing its innards, I imagined a plate between the bellows and film.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Mark. It was a good find. Worth showing

[@LucasGeniar]

Thanks for this video 🙂 I have the same camera and was thinking of taking it along on vacation. I was a bit in doubt which film to take along, but this helped me.

[@IainHC1]

I have one or two old bellows cameras.... One or two different formats too.... And they ROCK!!! I love em! I love looking at them.. I love using them too But most of all... I love the results they give :-)

[@Duvlin]

This was my first camera bought in 1957 for £7.50. I used it for the street and flash photography. I was great to see the video as to how to load as I had forgotten. As I still have my old Nettar I will load-up and step forth and shoot the light.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

There were so many models of it. Nice examples fetch good money on ebay

[@budokarate6212]

Just acquired this camera from a friend. Seems to be working fine and shutter speed and aperture are working also. Just a sticking problem after the shutter is cocked and the shutter release is pushed. Does not always fire. Just needs to be worked a few hundred times and may lubed. It has been sitting around since the 60,s. Great video, sir. Thank you !

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Lubed I'd say.

[@budokarate6212]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss can I recommend a lube for this shutter ?

[@achimuhlrichfotografie]

I love your Videos. Very informative and instructive. Thank You very much. 👍

[@Oxydus1]

awesome video, you sold me to that camera, I went on ebay and just bought one Zeiss Ikon Nettar with f4.5 and 75mm lens.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Marco You'll love it. I was shooting film today in London and had mine with me. unfortunately it rained so I didnt get it out. Have fun!

[@camcooke]

Thank you for some fantastic videos mate.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thank you Cam

[@mutinyonthekitkat]

I've just bought one of these cameras for £30 and am waiting for it to come. I didn't know what to expect. Your video has been v useful and I'm more excited about it now.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

You'll like it. Tricky but great once you get used to it.

[@andymiddleton3017]

Well done video...very to the point and the fact that you take it to the print stage is great. I personally have the Nettax which is basically the same but with a light meter that's actually still working. very handy cameras indeed and with some practice you can get some great results. The compactness compared to my Rolleiflex is a real treat. thanks for sharing this!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Amazing the meter still Works. All those years old

[@imassimogreco]

Grazie a questo tuo video, ho conosciuto la Nettar 518. Ho deciso di acquistarla per poche sterline. Sono molto contento. Thanks. Max from Italy

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It's a good camera. Tha KS Max

[@__rhp__]

I just picked up one at the second hand store for around 20 euro and looking forward to taking it out 😃 great video and helped me out to understand the workings 😃

[@op2bts]

Definitely looking forward to your tea staining video, keep up the good work!

[@christophernicholls3924]

Hi! Amazing stuff. I just took delivery this afternoon of a box of miscellaneous photographic stuff. In the box was a Nettar just like yours. After I've given it a good clean I will buy some 120 and test it out. Will be first time in 65 years since I last used 120 film! Really looking forward to it.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It's a nice camera Christopher. Hope it works well for you 🙂

[@normancampbell8120]

Hi Roger. I came across your tube channel just last week and was looking at your review for the zeiss ikon nettar 120 film camera. i have just ordered one from the ebay for £15 plus pxp. It should arrive either today or tomorrow and cannot wait to start using it along side my bronica sqai for black and white shots. Keep up the great work on your channel, i really enjoy it, as i am sure other viewers do

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Norman. I'm itching to get out with it again. I love using it.

[@mellonicoley]

I have the 518/16, which is exactly like yours but it doesn't allow multiple exposure. Great camera! Have only put one roll through it so far but I really enjoyed using it. Can't wait to see what else you do with yours

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I read that, but mine does, so you must have the MKii... (Multi exposure eliminator) great invention!

[@willtullgames]

Great video! I purchased this camera today, I cant wait to text it out as this is my first medium format camera. Your video really helped me understand the functions:)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It's great. Focusing is tricky. I was lucky enough to have a rangefinder sent to me. Featured in I'm my latest video. Enjoy the Zeiss!

[@oliverhancock2240]

Another great video!!!

[@dirtywater5336]

Those old Zeiss' have spectacular lenses. I picked up a Zeiss Ikoflex 1C on ebay (and paid a bit more [a LOT more] than you did on yours) and the image quality is jaw dropping. With a low grain film, it rivals digital. I considered the Nettar but I find zone focusing maddening

[@certs743]

I have two Nettars that are the F6.3 version. They are some of my favorite cameras. They are a wonderful option for an inexpensive and top quality medium format 6x6 camera. I also have a newer F4.5 version but not such a fan of that one since it has a maddening double exposure interlock which can cost you a roll of film if you have it loaded wrong because the film advance and the shutter cocking mechanism can get out of sync,

[@nedparsons5668]

Just got one. Thanks for the Intel on how the lens works. Going to try it out today.

[@absolving]

A great video. I think I might buy one myself!

[@paulfranke9840]

Great little camera. I picked one up recently. Look forward to giving it a test run. Nice video, thanks for sharing.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I love it. And the 6x6 size negs. It's tricky to get on with at first but you soon get used to it and learn with trial and error. The focusing is a pickle without a range finder. Anything 10 or so meters away just hit at infinity and get a sharp focus. Anything below that I use guess work. Usually 9/10 hit it right.

[@edwardelcock2819]

Great video about the Nettar, I've got one too, my version has the shutter lock to prevent double exposure. I've always been impressed with the image quality. It is up there with my Rolleiflex 3.5 With a Tessar lens and my Rolleiflex 3.5c which has a planar lens. The extra bonus is that its very compact and light to carry about but slower to wind on. My other favourite MFfolder is the British tank-like Ross Ensign 820 which can take 6x9 or 6x6 images. I'd love to see you do a video review of one of these if you can get your hands on one.[there is a rangefinder version which is eye wateringly expensive] .Mine was £60 on Ebay. Keep up the good work!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I'm always double exposing. Very easy to do. I try to get into a pattern when shooting it. But I always forget!

[@johannes3296]

Thank you so much sir for giving such a quality info

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks and welcome

[@pilldoktor]

To make focusing easier, the lens has 3 helpful marks. On the aperture ring there is a red dot next to f/11 mark. There are two dots on the focus distance scale, one red and one black. When the aperture is set to the red dot and the focus is set to the red dot, it’s the hyperfocal spot. Everything is in focus from about 5 meters to infinity. If you use the black dot on the focus scale, everything is in focus from about 2.5-5 meters. So with those marks you’ve got focus from 2.5 meters to infinity. It’s about f/10 for the aperture at the hyperfocal spot, so I find for landscape photography, it’s best to use a medium speed film of about iso 100. Using 400 speed film or faster at f/10 on a sunny day means shutter speeds of 1/250 or faster, and the shutter maxes out at 1/200.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks for this Christopher. I'll have a look!

[@andrewcroft2570]

Great video I've just bought one from a camera shop that I use regularly called Gibson Cameras, but mine has the Novar Anastigmat 75mm F/6.3 lens. It cost me £30 and is in excellent condition so I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos as I'm a newbie for photography.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Very cool! Brilliant cameras if they work

[@andrewcroft2570]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I've bought stuff from them before they are all tested prior to going on sale.

[@TheDecguy]

These old roll film cameras a lots of fun. Nothing automatic, no batteries, etc. Inadvertent double exposures are part of the fun until you get used to advancing the film. I also love the 6x6 contact prints.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Martin.

[@astore3757]

It's a wonderful camera and lens. I'm always surprised when I look the pictures made with this camera. I use it in street photography, in landscapes... Wonderful long exposures without vibrations on a light and cheap tripod. I payed it 50 euro! I love it. On street photography I set it on the max hyper focus and I shot like a compact camera... (f/8-24 ft) fantastic.

[@donball9777]

i took my Netter to Naples last month, great little travel camera.

[@TheLooville]

Very helpful video - thank you

[@lostintransitphoto]

I have a similar camera and like it a great deal. It is a bit of a challenge to use, and I have my share of double exposures. Keep up the great work!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Yeah it's tricky but I like thinking photography. I could shoot digital all day but it doesn't give me the process enjoyment or eliment of suprise that film does.

[@BarwickGreen]

Thanks - just found one in good condition and ordered it. It has a red bar in the viewfinder if you haven't wound on the film! Hope it works well, looking forward to it.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

That one of mine you saw ended up with focusing issues. I gave it to a guy who fixed and kept it. My new one has that red window. Very handy indeed

[@lesliewalters3896]

just noticed this video, great ! very down to earth . gotta love the name "zeiss Ikon" have had mine for a year and of course done some double exposures !, anybody who hasn"t is fibbing. what i do is load the film, wind on to "1" and cock the shutter then either take picture or close camera up, then when i next open camera , if the shutter is cocked i know it is wound on. do this every time, when you wind on, then cock the shutter straightaway, it works for me ! keep up inspiring vids

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I've tried every pattern and still forget where I am!

[@certs743]

I have 3 Nettars and they are some of my favorite cameras . Two are older models with the F 6.3 lens and no double exposure prevention mechanism.

[@filmlovephotography]

Hey my friend, another great video as always, and nice shoots. 6x6 for £50 you can not ask for better. Good continuation of nice content. PS. You have to put a new battery in your dark room watch, ahhahh, Hug

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Ha ha ha. Hey Pedro! Yeah that clock is spooked! Thanks...

[@jameslane3846]

I have a 6x9 one, only used it once but was impressed how sharp it was. Must use it more often! Planning on getting a 6x6 one like yours particularly as my Yashica Mat 124G broke :(

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I'd like a 6x9 but I don't have the enlarger to print

[@hezelgee6012]

Shoot Film Like a Boss - I didn't know that 6x9 needed an enlarger and I hope you get one. I've only been here five minutes and I'm learning already! More years ago than I care to admit, my Dad made an enlarger using a vintage car head lamp mounted on a stand. I wish I could remember how he did it... It worked a treat! As a child, it was my job to "twiddle" the button back and forth on the developer tank until the film was cooked. I swished the prints too! It was magic watching the pictures appear - those were the days!

[@Frisenette]

Always wind just before you take the photo. The memorule is that the film will be more taut that way, rather than if it is left bumping around in the camera. So not only will it help not getting double exposures, it will also help sharpness.

[@bennett4490]

I just got a Mamiya 6 IV folding camera. It has a rangefinder and a neat little red flag that pops up in the viewfinder once you've taken a shot, so you know if you've taken an exposure or not! I'm loving the 6x6 format too...also have a Yashica D TLR that I can highly recommend.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Nick! I may get a shoe mount rangefinder for it.

[@catey62]

Yashica's are fantastic little camera's. I have a Yashica 635, shoots 120 and 35mm film using an adaptor kit. and a Yashica Mat124G. both take beautiful shots.

[@stuartlloyd1746]

Nice work, I've got exactly that camera and get great results with it. I'm sure any softness in your shots are down to it being handheld, I always use a tripod and the pictures are VERY sharp, and contrasty. Ps I've even got the original box with mine, from a charity shop for about £15,

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Original box! That is awesome

[@iainmc9859]

It always amazes me just how good the lenses are on bellows cameras of this period and how cheap they are. I think most people are put off by the steampunk dials and levers on the lens. Nice shots as well. Not having 'Steadyshot' on vintage cameras just shows how wobbly we've become (in our old age) and why all photographers traipsed around with a tripod before the 1950s.

[@mikafoxx2717]

It probably doesn't help that they had 25 iso film back then.

[@pedromeza2398]

I own a Ansco Speedex 4.5, which is almost the same camera, and for fun I am shooting 35mm film using an adapter and black electrical tape over the window, just like I did back in 1967 Junior High school; makes for really cool pictures. As for double exposures I love making them because it makes for interesting photography.

[@sgiruc]

Nice camera. Your model is I think Nettar 517/2. I have the some camera, but with 6.3/75mm lens. My cost me around £10 incl shipping on Ebay. Although my is not as nice as yours. I have to test my camera with film as well, but I will use HP5 plus I think. Nice photos.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I've used it more than the Mamiya 645. I just love the 6x6 size for print. It's a harder camera to use but thought and time is little price to pay for a good photo with it

[@sgiruc]

6x6 has something. I like my Carl Zeiss Ikoflex TLR camera for this format. Tessar 75/3.5 is great.

[@georgeosier5459]

Got my Nettar 517/16 for 20 dollars at a antique store ... mint condition and fantastic images !!!!

[@legofest]

Great video as usual! I've thought about buying one of these and then buying a hot shoe mounted rangefinder to go with it because the cost of the two together still works out cheaper than the very experience Zeiss super ikonta 6x6 folders which have a full rangefinder and a 2.8 lens!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Yeah go for it Tom. I'm going to get a rangey got mine too.

[@krazywally5685]

Superb, thanks 👍

[@RickMahoney2013]

Amazing Talent

[@fishyfish2]

I’ve got a Zeiss Mess-Ikonta 524/16, which is a 6x6 uncoupled rangefinder and I love it. It’s super handy to carry around and takes lovely, tack-sharp images. Sadly the slower shutter speeds stick and I have to use 1/100 or 1/300 sec only, bu5 it’s not been an issue so far. Given I like it so much, I think I might pay to get it CLA’d (which will probably cost me more than the camera did :) ). Looking forward to seeing what else you get out of your Nettar.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Can you dial in between shutter speeds? Mine is 75 then 200, but I thought if I dialled in just above 75 then I'd be in the 125 range.

[@fishyfish2]

Shoot Film Like a Boss Good idea. I’d not thought to do that, but you could be right. It’s presumably just a clockwork mechanism controlling it, so I guess there’s full analogue control, with the markers on the dial being indicators rather than the only settings available.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

That's what I thought. So shooting for the sunny 16 with the fp4 I dialled just over /75 hoping the mechanics would not jump to /200. Hmmm. I might do a slow Mo video test on the shutter using my DSLR

[@danburrill8716]

I found the manual for the Kodak 66, and at least for my camera, it says not to attempt to use intermediate shutter speeds. On the other hand, the aperture is continuously variable.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Interesting.

[@beaupfeifferrecordings]

nice 6x6 camera mate awesome score I

[@Bavubuka]

Wow. Fantastic. Now how are you composing your shot? I didn't see you using a viewfinder.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Usually just point and shoot with it. Figure out a crop in the darkroom. The view finder on the Nettar is a not TTL. Just a guide.

[@northstar1950]

I know this is a relatively old upload and I'm pretty certain I have watched it before but I have now taken more interest because there is an antique centre not far from home that have one of these for sale. it looks in pretty nice condition and it has the same Novar lens as yours. It's also going for thirty quid. I collect and use film cameras anyway and my main medium format is a Mamiya 645 1000s but having a Zeiss in the collection would be quite nice. I do have my moms old camera, a folding Coronet, made in Birmingham. Now I'm a little confused as the camera I thought was a Coronet is a folding Kodak 620!

[@paulhand3903]

I have one very similar to yours. It's very easy to use, and the lens is surprisingly sharp. Not sure if you are aware but there is a model number on the camera door right next to the catch. It's quite difficult to see if you don't know where to look. Mine is 518/16. Yours will be something similar, and it will give you something to research to find out more about your particular camera. It's a great little camera, and still very compact and usable even after all these years.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Paul. I'll have a look!

[@roybush1]

I’ve just been delivered mine , it looks amazing but inside glass a little dirty, what would you clean it with ? Great shows keep them coming.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Royston Bush I tinker with my old cameras and take the lenses apart quite easily and clean them with a lens cleaning cloth and a drop of sensor cleaning fluid. Works well for me. Nope you enjoy your new camera 😊

[@roybush1]

Does this lens unscrew or detach then ?

[@tompaste387]

Hi thanks for sharing. I have a couple of Agfa Isolette III. One with an Apotar 85mm f4.5 lens the other with a Solinar 85mm f4.5 lens. I use a non-couple rangefinder attachment on the one as its built-in rangefinder has ceased up which is common. Prices are slowly increasing by the day it seems.\ Just wanted to ask, what size prints did you get from your negs in this Video.

[@mudgie069]

Very nice review. I think I'm going to get me one of these as the zone focusing reminds me of my Olympus Trip 35. I have a Mamiya C220 and Fuji GA645 as my MF film cameras (love both of them) but this ZEISS IKON NETTAR looks like a camera to have fun with :)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It's actually a good bit kit. I've had some very good results with it. See my latest video. I love the square format.

[@mudgie069]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Will take a look shortly. My Mamiya C220 is a 6x6, took me a while to get used to square format but now I love it :)

[@mudgie069]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I managed to get a Zeis Ikon Nettar II and a Photopia Rangefinder for £40 so let the fun begin :)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

@@mudgie069 that's awesome! Have fun..

[@philxcskier]

I just got my hands on a similar Zeiss Ikon Nettar! I hope you do some more shots with it sometime in the future! Cheers from Canada, love your videos

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I shall soon. Thanks Philip!

[@kerrylouise8898]

Great video thanks

[@zeerust2000]

I've got the Nettax, which is essentially the same camera but has a light meter and an anti double exposure mechanism. It takes great B&W pictures. Very sharp. Get one while you still can.

[@vangstr]

A great little fun camera that out performs many 35mm cameras in resolution and image rendition.

[@hezelgee6012]

Very helpful, thank you - I just subscribed! Your photos are lovely by the way. You have a good eye and know how to frame. Did you spot the pheasant strolling across the bridge?! 😆

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Lol, no I didn't. We have lots of pheasants here. Thanks for subbin

[@erwindegroot8760]

Those Zeiss Ikons are nice camera's, I've got a small collection of them in 4,5x6, 6x6 and 6x9.(30's - 50's). Try to find a separate rangefinder for in the flash shoe, they are quite handy with these camera's.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Nice! I'd like to get a 6x9. Huge negs! I did strap my Braun Paxette on the hot shoe. Not sure if it would be accurate enough but it was too heavy anyway! Thanks. I may get a ranger for it. Do you recommend any?

[@erwindegroot8760]

I use a Voightländer from the 50's, like this one: johns-old-cameras.blogspot.nl/2011/02/voigtlander-rangefinder.html

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks! I've seen these on ebay

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

Hi Roger I just picked one up off eBay for £10 looks mint bellows look new even had a roll of film in it looking forward to testing it out and working out how to use it abs get the best out of video was a great help fingers crossed it’s all ok

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Nice Jonny! Good luck 🤞

[@giannidigirolamo8868]

_I have an agfa isolette of my gran father. Really nice camera, still in nice condition, but the focus distance is in feet and in italy we are not so in "feet unit of measuremeent". Great job. We wait for the tea stain video ;)

[@allinsiteUK]

Just bought one and loaded up with Exp. 2002 FP4 to shoot tomorrow. Think mine is a bit later version model as it has the blanked off shutter release screw thread on lens and release thread in shutter button, has mechanical multi exposure prevention (with a small apperture in the top plate that shows red warning indicator) (no red warning on right side of viewfinder window), has model family 518/16 embosed in rear vinyl but no serial numbers (lens or body). It is fitted with the Novar 75mm f4.5 and the Velio shutter providing 1/200th, 100th, 50th, 25th, 10th & B settings. All speeds seem accurate.. lens is crystal clear and no signs of wear or even use (just some flakes of black enamel paint come away, easily rectified). Bellows are like new and lens panel is proper square to the body. Focus is smooth and good resistance. Not even any dust in viewfinder. I've been very lucky to aquire for £27 on ebay and look forward to seeing the results. Will process in HC110 (dilution B) for 11mins. I mixed up 500ml in April and have used the very same solution for multiple 35mm camera test films (10 frame runs) over the subsequent 6 months and still delivering good negs. The original concentrate spent 20years in my garage before first opening in April. So does it last.. you bet. The 35mm FP4+ used was also Exp. 2002.. kept in bulk loader at room temp.. no issues. If you know my exact Nettar model I'd appreciate the info. 6x6 rocks! 😃

[@NorbertoMelech]

I love this cameras i have one Zeiss Super Ikonta III with a Novar Anastigmat 75mm f 3.5 its very very sharp!!

[@thomaskrings2146]

I have one of these great cameras. My current project with it is "LESS" or long exposure square shots. I have a 6 stop ND filter attached. Using Fuji Arcos 100 the shots are great.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Nice Thomas! Where do we get to see the prints?

[@thomaskrings2146]

Just one so far at: flic.kr/p/28f9WLz

[@colinmair2576]

Just bought one of these cameras, but the shutter was stuck, so stripped cleaned and managed to get it free. Problem is setting up infinity focus again... with wide tape across the back and a 10X magnifier,,,, Have you ever done this before? Also, looking through the viewfinder seems strage as you can look all over the place... how do you view things correctly? I already have a Zenit-E and a Zorki 6 with built in rangefinder.... Thanks Colin

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Colin Mair not sure what you mean about tape and 20x magnifier. I use the viewfinder as a rough guide really and to straighten my horizons. It's a tricky camera to use but I love the challenge of it.

[@colinmair2576]

To set infinty focus after taking the front lens off, I have read you put tape across the rollers in the camera with the back open then set to bulb mode with aperture fully open then view the image on the tape and adjust the lens until you get the correct focus, then tighten back up the front distance scale. Colin

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Colin Mair Ahh I see. That's interesting Colin!

[@CiaraHillyerVlogs]

Thanks for the video - really helpful! Don't suppose you know why the aperture disk on mine is permanently closed?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks. It's probably the blades stuck and need a CLA

[@IvanAgram]

I have Ikonta from my father in law and looking forward to shooting with it.

[@612morrison]

I've just won on eBay its big brother, a 517/2 f4.5 which is a 6x9 it looks to be in mint condition similar to yours complete with leather case lens hood and green filler with matching leather pouch for the hood and filler all for £31 +p&p 😁. So I'm now officially hooked with old medium format folders that will be 4 in total, 1 kodak 66 model ii and 2 kodak 66 model iii's one is mint the other good which I'll hold onto for parts plus lens hoods and a filter set and a watameter range finder.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Awesome result!

[@esotericist]

I used to have a few voigtlander folders. Including tyhe awesome Bessa 11 6x9 I ended up always winding on just before the shot. that way you can also be more sure that the film is pulled tight and flat. If you wind on post shot, it could be a long time before you take the next and the mechanism might have a little "give" in it and your film not be as flat as ideal. Is this is Nettar 517/2 ?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

516/18 I think it is

[@cbra736]

Where do I find the number of my Zeis Ikon Nettar? I am looking for a viewfinder.Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It's on the side. Where the door release is.

[@cbra736]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Ah ok, thank you! Mine is 518/16 :)

[@normancampbell8120]

Hi Roger.just received my zeiss ikon nettar today and it looks in fantastic condition considering how old the camera is.just wondering though are there any light seals in the back of the camera ? as I could not see any myself when looking at the back when I opened it up to load a roll of 120 film.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Nice one! There is a strip just under the view finder all along that gap. And also to the right where the door hinge is you should see some fabric. That's all mine has. No leaks

[@danburrill8716]

I found a good condition Kodak 66 Mk II (one of the few Kodaks to take 120 rather than 620 film) for £13.50. All it needed was one light seal replacing. Virtually the same as the Zeiss Ikon nettar (my lens only opens to f6.3). I've got a roll of Ilford Delta 100 in it at the moment, hoping for a nice sunny day to take it out.

[@daviehudson4270]

is 6x6 the base unit for 120 films? you wound it on to the number but what if the nettar was a 6x9 ?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

The red window would be in a different position for 6x9 and 6x7.

[@mosephina]

Hi Roger...Can the shutter speed be set in between the markings e.g 125 somewhere between 75 and 200? I ask because I would like to use the sunny 16 rule with 125 asa film

[@atilasabo6575]

Hello there! Whery nice review and introducing into this camera. My question is: I shot a couple rolls on this camera and even on f11 it have very smal DOF. I try to focus on distance scale to get some infinity for that aperture but no sucess. Is it for medium format I just need to go maybe f16 or even f22 to get very deep DOF for landscapes? Thanks!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Messaged you

[@ladydawn1973Eternity]

I didn't know how to use it until I saw your video :)...Got many cameras from flea market each approx. £2! Kodaks, Canons all analogue I don't use digital. all work great:=). Question is(my partner's dark room not having, just old chemicals from late 90's, can't use??).. I can send the negatives to laboratory that develops 35 mm? they will develop 120 mm also?? I subscribed to your channel, great video this one :)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I would bet the chemicals are unusable.

[@upgradetoanalog]

Does the lining up of the arrows with the viewfinder really matter that much? Once you close the back, you anyway will wind the film further until the “1” appears on the red-tinted window?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I think it does on my mamiya RZ. Not sure about the ikon but it's just habit /practice