Agfa Isolette I Medium Format Folding Camera

Agfa Isolette I Medium Format Folding Camera - Good Condition | Classic German Folder with Agnar 85mm f/4.5 Lens

The Agfa Isolette I is a beautifully compact German medium format folding camera that delivers 6x6 medium format image quality in a genuinely pocketable package. Built by Agfa in Germany during the 1950s, the Isolette I combines solid all-metal construction with the elegant folding design that made German cameras of this era so highly regarded worldwide. The Agfa Agnar 85mm f/4.5 fixed lens delivers sharp and characterful images with the natural rendering quality typical of Agfa's optical heritage — making it a practical and enjoyable camera for medium format film photography today. Compact when folded and satisfying to use when open, the Isolette I is a genuine piece of German photographic history. Serial number (lens): SR 321571.

Key Features

• Agfa Agnar 85mm f/4.5 fixed lens — characterful German optic
• Classic medium format 6x6 folding design — compact when closed, elegant when open
• Medium format film — exceptional image quality and fine grain
• Manual focus and exposure control
• Solid all-metal German construction of the highest quality
• A genuine piece of classic German camera heritage

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing; bellows intact with no visible pinholes; folding mechanism operates smoothly
• Optics: Lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across available speeds; aperture blades clean and snappy; focus mechanism operates smoothly

"The Agfa Isolette I is one of those classic German medium format folders that rewards the patient photographer with results that genuinely impress. The 6x6 negative delivers a richness and detail that 35mm simply cannot match, and the compact folding design makes it a surprisingly portable medium format option. A charming and capable piece of German photographic history."

What's Included

• Agfa Isolette I folding camera with Agnar 85mm f/4.5 lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Agfa
• Model: Isolette I
• Serial Number (Body): Not available
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 321571
• Lens: Agfa Agnar 85mm f/4.5 (fixed)
• Film Format: Medium Format 6x6 (120 film)
• Focus: Manual
• Shutter: Vario
• Shutter Speed: 1/25s – 1/200s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/4.5 – f/22
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.2m
• Construction: All-metal body with bellows
• Type: Medium Format Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition