» TESTED Agfa Isola 1955. Vintage Camera

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Agfa Isola
1955
Objectiv: Agfa Agnar1:6,3/75
Made in Germany
Specifications:
Film 120 roll, picture size 6x6cm
Lens: meniscus lens, 72.5mm f/11, (not named on the camera), collapsable, filter slip-on
Aperture: two settings: cloudy (f/11) and sunny (f/16); setting: lever and symbols on the lens; Built in yellow filter
Focus range: 1.5-5m + inf, with three settings 1.5-2.5m, 2.5-5m, 5m-inf
Focusing: manual front element focusing, guess the distance
Shutter: Agfa simple spring rotary shutter, (not named on the camera), one speed about 1/35 +B, set to M (instant) or B with a lever on the lens
Cocking and Shutter release: by the same button, on the top plate w/ cable release socket; when the lens is collapsed, the shutter not works
Viewfinder: reverse telescopic finder
Winding knob: on the right of the top plate
Double exposure prevention: there is a small window beside the shutter release knob, when turning the winding knob, it changes red to white and then you can release the shutter. After exposure the window will be red again, and shutter release is locked
Flash PC socket: on the lens
Cold-shoe
Self-timer: none
Back cover: hinged, opens by a latch on the right side, w/ red window
Tripod socket: 3/8"
Strap lugs: none
Body: metal and plastic; Weight: 309g
Serial no.none
HISTORY IN YOUR HANDS
the working correct camera (
all fuction working correct
), used,
with traces of use
The Agfa Isola was a line of medium format viewfinder cameras made by Agfa in Germany. There were three models, original Isola, Isola I and Isola II. All models use 120 roll film for 6x6cm frames.  The lens is collapsible; once extended, it was turned to lock back in storage position. The shutter release is interlocked with the lens extension and you can only engage the shutter when the lens is extended.  Winding on the film is also required as the Isola feature a double exposure guard. when the indicator above shutter-button is red you cannot take an exposure and it means you have to wind on to the next frame. It's a handy feature but you can't disengage it so voluntary double exposures are not possible. The lens Agfa Agnar, (on the Isola II), is a simple triplet design capable of taking good and fairly sharp photographs. It has blue coatings (visible on the picture above).  It's somewhat prone to lens flare, a lens hood is certainly not a luxury with this camera. For aperture you can choose between f6.3 and f11.
Focus is obtained by means of turning the front element with help of a distance scale (usually in meters, although scales in both feet and metres exist for export models), to use it effectively you either need a good eye or a decent additional rangefinder. Sometimes this method of focus is also nicknamed "The Guess-O-Matic".
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PLEASE CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS.
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