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Vintage Agfa Jsolette 35 mm film Folding Camera Made in Germany

$ 52.53

Availability: 88 in stock
  • Brand: Agfa
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Model: Jsolette
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Series: Agfa Jsolette
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Bundled Items: Case or Bag
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Color: Black
  • Condition: very good condition

    Description

    The Agfa
    Jsolette
    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.