Agfa Isola I - simple, compact, and affordable medium-format - takes 120 film

The Agfa Isola I is a simple, compact medium-format viewfinder camera produced in Germany between 1957 and 1963. It features a collapsible 72.5mm f/11 lens,producing 6 x 6 {cm} images on 120 roll film. Known for being lightweight and user-friendly, it has zone focusing, two shutter speeds (1/30s and B), and a built-in yellow filter, making it a capable "fair-weather" camera.


Camera Works and is in good Condition, slight dent on body as shown, leather case is in good condition but base needs a little stitching.
Key Features and Technical Specifications:

Production Era: 1957–1963.
Film Type: 120 Roll Film 6 x 6{cm} format.
Lens: 72.5 mm f/11 collapsible lens.
Focusing: Manual zone focusing (approx. 1.5m to infinity).
Shutter Speeds: 1/30s and Bulb ("B").
Apertures: \(f/11\) (cloudy) and \(f/16\) (sunny).
Special Features: Built-in yellow filter for black and white, cold shoe, PC-sync for flash, and a tripod socket.
Build: Metal and Bakelite, with a "guess-o-matic" focusing style
Portability:The collapsible lens allows the camera to be quite flat and easy to carry in a pocket.

Ease of Use: It is a fully manual, straightforward camera, making it suitable for beginners in medium format photography.

Image Quality: While not as sharp as higher-end cameras, it provides respectable,sharp images from its simple triplet lens.