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This is an Agfa Jsolette V dating from between 1949 and 1952. Its a 120 rollfilm folding camera which takes 12 pictures 6cm x 6cm in size. The Jsolette V is a bit of an oddity. Whilst this camera appears to be for the UK market - all the period information we have indicates that Agfa were selling an Isolette V here at this time. Having said this, we've not seen a genuine Isolette V yet - so maybe they were all marked Jsolette. Either way this camera was replaced by the Isolette I which was introduced around 1952.
The Jsolette V is the bottom of the Jsolette/Isolette range and is distinguished by not having a top plate mounted shutter release. This one also has the lowly Agnar lens and Vario shutter and is currently untested.
An Isolette V of this configuration would have cost in late 1951, (pounds, shillings and pence) £18 9s 1d. With the better Pronto shutter this would have risen to £21 6s 5d. This equates to £330 and £381 at Year 2000 prices, but real value is more like £10-£15 for either.
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Specifications
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Lens Type
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3 element (coated) Agnar
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Focal Length
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85mm
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Maximum Aperture
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F4.5
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Film Type
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120 Roll Film
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Picture Size
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6x6cm
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Shutter
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3 speed Vario + B
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Flash Sync
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M
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This picture was taken with a Epson PhotoPC 650 digital camera.
Check out the Homepage of Richard Urmonas for a copy of the Isolette V manual. Lots of other manuals there too.
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