Witness to the golden age of amateur photography, this Agfa Isola I is a medium format camera manufactured in Germany in the late 1950s. Designed for 120 film and 6 x 6 cm square format shots, it embodies the functional elegance of cameras from that era, when the Agfa brand reigned over popular European photography. One can imagine it resting on a library shelf, its chrome body catching the light, the tawny leather of its case echoing the antique bindings and warm tones of an interior. An object that tells a story and invites contemplation as much as it invites handling. The camera is presented with its original, perfectly fitted leather case, whose velvet-lined interior still protects the body today. The leather has retained a beautiful patina and the stitching remains solid, contributing to the authentic charm of the ensemble. The Agfa Isola lens features zone focusing, a simple and effective solution characteristic of cameras aimed at the general public in the 1950s. The set is in very good cosmetic condition, with all components complete and well-preserved. As it has not been tested with film, it is offered as a collector's item or for restoration by an analogue photography enthusiast. An ideal piece for vintage camera enthusiasts, industrial design lovers, or for decoration inspired by the world of photography.
Additional details:
- Brand: Agfa
- Style: design industriel
- Material: métal chromé
- Colour: fauve
- Colour: chromé
- Period: 1950s
Specifications
ConditionVery goodMaterialLeather, VelvetStyleMid Century Modern