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Vintage Agfa Jsolette 35 mm film Folding Camera Made in Germany
$ 52.53
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Description
The AgfaJsolette
is a horizontal-folding camera made by Agfa Kamerawerk AG, Munich, Germany.
This folding camera first came on the market as the
Jsorette
but the name changed to
Isolette
quite soon. From late 1937 the name writing form of I (like J) changed again to
Isolette
. This means that very early 1936/37 models have a Jsolette writing on the front plate leatherette of the camera.
This model was called in Germany during the WWII times the "Soldatenkamera" (Soldiers' Camera) also. One of the very distinctive feature is the top-plate which is made of a plastic called "Trolitan". There were many different lens/shutter combinations.
There are two distinct models of the first Isolette (Jsorette/Jsolette) series:
The early model, produced before and during WW2
The late model, produced post WW2
All Jsolette series produced between 1936/37-1950. So this camera is from that time and
well kept and in good condition, I have not tested but I believed it will work fine, comes with the original leather case also in good condition, only the metal closure is a little discolored.