Agfa Karat IV with Solagon lens

[Katastrofo]

After seeing Jussi's Super Memar pix, I've been after one of these. Some years ago I let one slip
away, but just won this:

Click here to see on Ebay

No telling what shape it's in, but will have it CLA'd if needed (probably, lol).

[luisalegria]

Good find, good price !
I have missed a few of these.
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[Minolfan]

Very interesting camera.
I hope they have better bellows then most Agfa folders for 6x9 and 6x6 from the same era.

[luisalegria]

Pre-WWII Agfa folders had good leather bellows.
I have an early Isolette like that.
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[dof]

I have the 50/2 Solagon on my Super Memar. Nice lens.

[iangreenhalgh1]

Solagon is a 6 element lens and has a high reputation, look forward to seeing some results.
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[Katastrofo]

Thanks, folks, I hope I can put a roll through it after cleaning, will see.

[Katastrofo]

Karat IV finally arrived, today. Will take it tomorrow to the shop for cleaning. Debating on whether to
install light seals, rather odd architecture with double rails in this camera, maybe not needed.





Glass looks clean and clear.

[Attila]

I expect a lot , congrats!
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[Katastrofo]

[Katastrofo]

Some test pix using Fuji Xtra 400>320, CVS processing/scans:







First pic was at f8, better result maybe at f11 or f16.

Need to see about a hood.

[Attila]

I think this is a very good result from an old 35mm camera, I got far more worst result from my 35mm Kodak folder.
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MF: Konica Pearl I,II,III 6x4,5 Konica Semi Pearl
Film: Foma,Kodak, Fuji DIY development C41, FOMA LQR
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[Katastrofo]

Attila, thanks, no where as brilliant as Jussi's Super Memar pix, but will
try another roll, see how it goes.

[Attila]

Try ISO 100 or 200, look forward it!
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Items on sale on Ebay

35mm: Konica A4, Konica IIIA, Konica FC-1
MF: Konica Pearl I,II,III 6x4,5 Konica Semi Pearl
Film: Foma,Kodak, Fuji DIY development C41, FOMA LQR
Scan: Epson V500, scanassist (http://www.scanassist.org)
Shutter tester: LCD tester from member vfmoto
Digital: Panasonic G1, Sony Nex-3, Samsung NX100
Lenses: Konica Hexanons,Carl Zeiss,Carl Zeiss Jena,Meyer-Optik,Minolta MD,Yashica ML,Nikon,Olympus OM
DIY E-6,C41 and B&W

[fish4570]

those look like properly exposed color pics to me.
another handsome camera ...
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