Isolette and filter size

[werner1]

Does anyone know what filter size would fit an Agfa Isolette 11 with

an Agnar 4.5/85 lense? I thought that perhaps a multi-coated filter

might help with colour shots as well as protect the lense. Thanks

for any responses. Werner

[don_mckeith]

Somebody should write a book,and untangle the mess of hoods/filters for vintage cameras.Try finding a hood/filter for a 100 year old camera.I've finally taken to making my own hoods,mostly from plastic bottles, then I glue a step down ring on the edge, or inside the hood

(depending on the size of the hood).It's not perfect,but it works

[john_robison3]

Why, whats wrong with the colour shots? Are you using slide films or colour negative film? If negative film then filtration when printing will have a great effect on the final results. If the film is being scanned and the files output to an inkjet then how your photo software of choice is utlised will determine the resultant print quality much more than a filter, multicoated or not. Colour slides of course are a different story, warming or other filter selections will affect the developed slide.

[Andrew in Austin]

The simple answer is the 85mm Agnar takes a 30mm slip-on filter, which is also referred to as a size A30.

 

Multi-coated filters or even single coated filters were not available when these cameras were made. In fact color film was still in its infancy. About the only A30 filter I know of for color photography is a skylight filter. You may luck out and find a B+W in the A30 size that is a light blue, which is used when exposing daylight film in tungsten light.

[howard_anderson1]

I have an Agfa Isolette 1 with the Agnar 4.5/85mm lense. It takes a 30mm slip-on filter holder for the old series V filters. The "series" system of filters went from Series IV through IX, and were used by camera manufactures up until the early 1970s. Ask some old timer, Google it, or find some 0ld Kodak or others books from the 1950s and 60s on filters. You can still find "series" filters and accessaries on e-bay and some old camera stores.

[georg_scheck]

The same problem with my Zeiss-Ikon Nettar with theNovar Anastigmat.

Are there regular 35,5 mm hoods and filters for slip on mount around? Georg

[werner1]

Thanks for the response guys. I thought I saw some fine threads on the inside of the lense and hoped it would take a screw on type. I thought that maybe a multicoated filter could help protect against flare. Werner

[Jochen_S]

I doubt multicoating of a filter to do any good. The multicoating just makes the filter invisible for the lens. By the way: My Super Isolette won't fold with a mounted filter.

 

Get a lenshood!

[bacsa]

My Agfa Isolette I with Agnar 85/4.5 accepted the slip-on 30mm accessories. I still have a hood and a few filters but the folder is gone (got stolen). I am open to trades. Drop me a note if interested.<div></div>

[bacsa]

After a quick check: The filters I was talking about, are by B+W: one orange and two yellow 30mm snap-on filters + one Yashica 30mm snap-on (round) hood. The filters are in very good condition, "minty" i'd say but i did not lick them so i am not sure. They are in the original plastic B+W boxes. The hood... it's functional; see on the pic; some wear on it. Black paint on aluminum is perfect inside. Helps alot to use one on old folders etc. just don't forget to take it off before trying to fold the camera closed.

 

Besides a trade, I am open to a small paypal donation as well since it seems I need new shutter ribbons for a Kiev.

[aodh_mcliam]

<p>Sorry to resurrect a truly dead thread, but I need to know a bit more about these slip-on 30mm filters. I have an Agfa Isolette I (Agnar lens) for which I'd like to buy some filters, but on my focusing ring there's a protruding screw for limiting the focus, so you don't unscrew the whole element, which would ppear to prevent slipping on any filters. I've got a photo of the camera (though not terribly good for this purpose):<br>

<img src="http://matjjin-nehen.com/files/isolette.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="431" /><br>

You can see near the inf on the focusing ring the screw that sticks out significantly (about 3mm). I can also attest that it is very tightly attached (I tried to remove it once to get the whole front element off to clean out the grease which had turned to glue). Surely this screw would prevent a slip-on filter. I've never seen other isolettes like this, which is why I'm asking.<br>

You might also notice in this photo the bellows is original. I noticed after taking the first role that there were several leaks, so I got a replacement from <a href="http://workmansphotography.com">Dennis Workman</a>, which I can highly recommend.<br>

Cheers!</p>

[steve_mareno1]

<p>Pretty old thread. I have an Agfa like yours Aodh. That little pin on the focus ring has to stay (it prevents the lens from focusing out of the shutter and falling onto the ground), so it has to be dealt with. I think the size is the same, 30mm, but you'll have to notch the filter/hood at that point. It's easier to use a Series V push on adapter and break out one of the little tabs that hold it onto the lens. It should clear then. That's a remarkably good bellows on that camera of yours.</p>