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Agfa Isolette II, new purchase
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:46 am    Post subject: Agfa Isolette II, new purchase Reply with quote
I recently bought this camera. It is in good shape cosmetically.
The lens has a little dust on it. I don't know if that will cause any problem.
The focusing ring is a little stiff, but usable.
The shutter is working, but on the slow speeds (2 and 1) it sticks.
I found the manual online, but my version of the camera is slightly different. There is a little switch next to the viewfinder on the back of the camera. If anyone knows what that is for please let me know.
I will be using this camera on sunny to sunny with light cloudy days. What type of film should I use?
Any other suggestions or useful links would be appreciated....Here is the camera.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 12:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congratulations, this is a fine camera and one that would fit in my collection nicely Wink

The switch you mention allows you to lock the shutter open when in B mode making it T mode. To be clear what I mean. For long exposures on B you must keep your finger pressed on the button. With this switch you push the release then slide the switch over to T this locks it. To close the shutter just slide it off T and it will close the shutter. This in definitely a Mk ll but the button doesnt appear on all of them

Of course you can achieve the same effect by using a locking cable release.

Use a slowish film, in my experience you run out of shutter speeds an aperures if you use a 400 film on a sunny day! I use Shanghai 100 from ebay its about £1.70 if you buy 5 and you can dev it in caffenol. Regards colour film I dont know. Others here will help you with that.

Be aware Some modern B&W film has a black backing paper making it very hard to see the numbers. I use a tiny LED torch to see the numbers. It hasn't ever affected the film.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great camera, but bellow made from crap material, many of them leaks, first todo test bellow light tight or not, and if it has leaks , may fixable with tape easily or not. Second step bring to repair man, luckily we have a few I will give you they access in pm.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 3:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Supposedly, the Kodak 66, even though the same age, has bellows that survived the years well and they are available v.cheaply on ebay as donors.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
philslizzy wrote:
Congratulations, this is a fine camera and one that would fit in my collection nicely Wink

The switch you mention allows you to lock the shutter open when in B mode making it T mode. To be clear what I mean. For long exposures on B you must keep your finger pressed on the button. With this switch you push the release then slide the switch over to T this locks it. To close the shutter just slide it off T and it will close the shutter. This in definitely a Mk ll but the button doesnt appear on all of them

Of course you can achieve the same effect by using a locking cable release.

Use a slowish film, in my experience you run out of shutter speeds an aperures if you use a 400 film on a sunny day! I use Shanghai 100 from ebay its about £1.70 if you buy 5 and you can dev it in caffenol. Regards colour film I dont know. Others here will help you with that.

Be aware Some modern B&W film has a black backing paper making it very hard to see the numbers. I use a tiny LED torch to see the numbers. It hasn't ever affected the film.


Thanks for the info.
Are cable release shutters interchangeable or do I need a specific one for this camera?


PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
Great camera, but bellow made from crap material, many of them leaks, first todo test bellow light tight or not, and if it has leaks , may fixable with tape easily or not. Second step bring to repair man, luckily we have a few I will give you they access in pm.


It seems the bellows on this one is good. I guess I can buy some film at Soos. Any recommendation for first time?


PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
fomapan 100


PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
fomapan 100


Thanks. Smile


PostPosted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
All cable releases have a tapered screw thread - except for Leica, but you normally get an adapter.

heres a pic of one, the tapered bit goes into the little hole on the shutter. The disc below the plunger of the release is the locking mechanism. Some types had a screw sticking out at right angles.



PostPosted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
philslizzy wrote:
All cable releases have a tapered screw thread - except for Leica, but you normally get an adapter.

heres a pic of one, the tapered bit goes into the little hole on the shutter. The disc below the plunger of the release is the locking mechanism. Some types had a screw sticking out at right angles.



Thanks. Smile
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