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Boris_Akunin · 07-07-2014, 03:14 PM - **1 Like**

I haven't had time to take it out to play but I couldn't just keep my hands off it...

JBA · 07-07-2014, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by womble

A recent charity shop find for £10. It seems to be in excellent working condition. There is a sticker inside from a service in Malmö which was guaranteed until April 1st 1964.

Now to load it with film.

K.

Lovely Nettar. I have a Nettar 515 (6x4.5) with the same lens, which performs wonderfully. You got a real bargain, and if you're not already addicted to folding cameras, I expect you will be soon.

Here are my folders, all in regular use.

Jonathan Mac · 07-07-2014, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by JBA

Lovely Nettar. I have a Nettar 515 (6x4.5) with the same lens, which performs wonderfully. You got a real bargain, and if you're not already addicted to folding cameras, I expect you will be soon.

Here are my folders, all in regular use.

Is that a Franka Solida III in the middle? The fast lens and built-in rangefinder make it quite a flexible package (for a folder). I take mine travelling sometimes, which I rarely do with my other MF cameras.

maltfalc · 07-07-2014, 11:10 PM

womble · 07-08-2014, 02:39 AM

Ahhhh... the famous crossed-x beercan lens. Nice! K.

---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 10:43 AM ----------

Originally posted by JBA

Lovely Nettar. I have a Nettar 515 (6x4.5) with the same lens, which performs wonderfully. You got a real bargain, and if you're not already addicted to folding cameras, I expect you will be soon.

Here are my folders, all in regular use.

I have an Agfa Isolette II and a Moscow 5. The Agfa gets a great deal of use, the Moscow rarely.

K.

JBA · 07-08-2014, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Is that a Franka Solida III in the middle? The fast lens and built-in rangefinder make it quite a flexible package (for a folder). I take mine travelling sometimes, which I rarely do with my other MF cameras.

Yes, it's a Solida III. It belonged to my wife's late father, and my mother-in-law surprised me with it on one of her visits from England. It took me a while to come to terms with the uncoupled rangefinder, but the lens is fantastic and, yes, very fast for a folder. I carry all my folders everywhere I go along with a Minolta Autometer III.

---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 11:09 AM ----------

Originally posted by womble

I have an Agfa Isolette II and a Moscow 5. The Agfa gets a great deal of use, the Moscow rarely.

K.

The Isolette is one camera I would love to have, but, like a Super Ikonta, will just have to find its way to me someday. Two of my folders were given to me, so it's hardly unlikely. What's the lens on your Isolette?

PedroT · 07-08-2014, 09:28 AM - **1 Like**

My MF friends.

Jean Poitiers · 07-08-2014, 11:52 AM

Just fur fun, several old aerial reconnaissance cameras ... a French Air Force historical exposition ... (x-post)

aurele · 07-09-2014, 02:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PedroT

My MF friends.

to not .... drool ... over ... the keyboard ... damn it too late, it's all wet now.

Nesster · 07-09-2014, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by Paddan

My Pentax SV with the first version of Pentax Meter. Body with 6 digit serial number.

Oh Yeah!!! This is proper Pentax porn! Sweet.

---------- Post added 07-09-2014 at 09:54 AM ----------

All filmed up with no place to go: I loaded these two last week but haven't had a chance to take them out -- plan was to go to NYC -- now maybe Friday!

womble · 07-09-2014, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by JBA

The Isolette is one camera I would love to have, but, like a Super Ikonta, will just have to find its way to me someday. Two of my folders were given to me, so it's hardly unlikely. What's the lens on your Isolette?

It is the Agnar lens and the Pronto shutter. It was the bargain version of the Isolette II. I got it for £12.50 from a charity shop.

I have a few sets of photos taken with it on my Ipernity account.

JBA · 07-09-2014, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by womble

It is the Agnar lens and the Pronto shutter. It was the bargain version of the Isolette II. I got it for £12.50 from a charity shop.

I have a few sets of photos taken with it on my Ipernity account.

Fantastic work with the Isolette! Never underestimate the power of a modest triplet, I say. By all accounts Isolettes have bellows as leaky as sieves, but yours looks to be fine.

Jean Poitiers · 07-10-2014, 12:07 PM

Working on a "new" LX kit ...

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-10-2014, 02:05 PM

45 Mike · 07-10-2014, 10:21 PM

Speaking about old folders and bellows, I have a Billy II with a bad bellows, I am kinda torn between getting the chinese bellows off ebay for $40, sending it off for $135, or building a bellows myself.
Has anyone here tried the chinese?
Any one built a bellows from scratch?
Any good less expensive shop options?

Any advice or suggestions that I have not considered?

BTW, I have already tried thinned black silicone caulking and liquid shoe polish, neither one is a lasting solution.

Thanks!!

07-10-2014, 12:07 PM	#1738
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07-07-2014, 03:14 PM - 1 Like	#1726
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	I haven't had time to take it out to play but I couldn't just keep my hands off it...

07-07-2014, 08:44 PM	#1727
JBA Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Upper East Coast Posts: 28	Originally posted by womble A recent charity shop find for £10. It seems to be in excellent working condition. There is a sticker inside from a service in Malmö which was guaranteed until April 1st 1964. Now to load it with film. K. Lovely Nettar. I have a Nettar 515 (6x4.5) with the same lens, which performs wonderfully. You got a real bargain, and if you're not already addicted to folding cameras, I expect you will be soon. Here are my folders, all in regular use.

07-07-2014, 10:02 PM	#1728
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by JBA Lovely Nettar. I have a Nettar 515 (6x4.5) with the same lens, which performs wonderfully. You got a real bargain, and if you're not already addicted to folding cameras, I expect you will be soon. Here are my folders, all in regular use. Is that a Franka Solida III in the middle? The fast lens and built-in rangefinder make it quite a flexible package (for a folder). I take mine travelling sometimes, which I rarely do with my other MF cameras.

07-07-2014, 11:10 PM	#1729
maltfalc Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Winnipeg Photos: Albums Posts: 396

07-08-2014, 02:39 AM	#1730
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Ahhhh... the famous crossed-x beercan lens. Nice! K. ---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 10:43 AM ---------- Originally posted by JBA Lovely Nettar. I have a Nettar 515 (6x4.5) with the same lens, which performs wonderfully. You got a real bargain, and if you're not already addicted to folding cameras, I expect you will be soon. Here are my folders, all in regular use. I have an Agfa Isolette II and a Moscow 5. The Agfa gets a great deal of use, the Moscow rarely. K.

07-08-2014, 07:59 AM	#1731
JBA Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Upper East Coast Posts: 28	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Is that a Franka Solida III in the middle? The fast lens and built-in rangefinder make it quite a flexible package (for a folder). I take mine travelling sometimes, which I rarely do with my other MF cameras. Yes, it's a Solida III. It belonged to my wife's late father, and my mother-in-law surprised me with it on one of her visits from England. It took me a while to come to terms with the uncoupled rangefinder, but the lens is fantastic and, yes, very fast for a folder. I carry all my folders everywhere I go along with a Minolta Autometer III. ---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 11:09 AM ---------- Originally posted by womble I have an Agfa Isolette II and a Moscow 5. The Agfa gets a great deal of use, the Moscow rarely. K. The Isolette is one camera I would love to have, but, like a Super Ikonta, will just have to find its way to me someday. Two of my folders were given to me, so it's hardly unlikely. What's the lens on your Isolette?

07-08-2014, 09:28 AM - 1 Like	#1732
PedroT Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 28	My MF friends.

07-08-2014, 11:52 AM	#1733
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Just fur fun, several old aerial reconnaissance cameras ... a French Air Force historical exposition ... (x-post)

07-09-2014, 02:36 AM - 1 Like	#1734
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by PedroT My MF friends. to not .... drool ... over ... the keyboard ... damn it too late, it's all wet now.

07-09-2014, 06:04 AM	#1735
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by Paddan My Pentax SV with the first version of Pentax Meter. Body with 6 digit serial number. Oh Yeah!!! This is proper Pentax porn! Sweet. ---------- Post added 07-09-2014 at 09:54 AM ---------- All filmed up with no place to go: I loaded these two last week but haven't had a chance to take them out -- plan was to go to NYC -- now maybe Friday!

07-09-2014, 07:15 AM	#1736
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by JBA The Isolette is one camera I would love to have, but, like a Super Ikonta, will just have to find its way to me someday. Two of my folders were given to me, so it's hardly unlikely. What's the lens on your Isolette? It is the Agnar lens and the Pronto shutter. It was the bargain version of the Isolette II. I got it for £12.50 from a charity shop. I have a few sets of photos taken with it on my Ipernity account.

07-09-2014, 10:31 AM	#1737
JBA Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Upper East Coast Posts: 28	Originally posted by womble It is the Agnar lens and the Pronto shutter. It was the bargain version of the Isolette II. I got it for £12.50 from a charity shop. I have a few sets of photos taken with it on my Ipernity account. Fantastic work with the Isolette! Never underestimate the power of a modest triplet, I say. By all accounts Isolettes have bellows as leaky as sieves, but yours looks to be fine.

07-10-2014, 02:05 PM	#1739
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07-10-2014, 10:21 PM	#1740
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Speaking about old folders and bellows, I have a Billy II with a bad bellows, I am kinda torn between getting the chinese bellows off ebay for $40, sending it off for $135, or building a bellows myself. Has anyone here tried the chinese? Any one built a bellows from scratch? Any good less expensive shop options? Any advice or suggestions that I have not considered? BTW, I have already tried thinned black silicone caulking and liquid shoe polish, neither one is a lasting solution. Thanks!!

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