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Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Agfa Isolette I (1952) is the entry-level variant of Agfa's Isolette series — a line of compact folding 6×6 medium-format cameras produced by Agfa in Munich. The Isolette I is the simplest member of the family, featuring scale focus (no rangefinder), a modest Agnar 85/4.5 triplet lens in a Vario or Pronto shutter, and no built-in meter.
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Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The base model of Agfa's celebrated Isolette family — the Isolette I pairs a simple scale-focus design with the Agfa Agnar 85/4.5 in a compact folding 6×6 body, offering medium-format shooting at the most accessible price point in the lineup.
| Field | Value |
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| Format | 6×6 cm on 120 roll film |
| Lens | Agfa Agnar 85/4.5 |
| Years | 1952–1958 |
| Shutter | Vario or Pronto: 1/25s – 1/200s + B |
| Flash sync | X sync |
| Meter | None |
| Focus | Scale focus |
| Negatives | 12 per roll (6×6) |
| Weight | ~480 g |
| Battery | None required |
The Agfa Isolette family was introduced in the late 1930s and continued in production through the 1950s, covering a range of specifications from the entry-level Isolette I to the Isolette III with uncoupled rangefinder. Agfa, based in Munich after the postwar division of the company, was one of the dominant German camera and film brands of the 1950s, with wide distribution throughout Europe and export markets.
The Isolette I was produced from 1952 to approximately 1958, positioned as the most affordable member of the family — accessible to photographers who wanted a medium-format folder without the cost of the rangefinder-equipped Isolette III or the Apotar-lensed Isolette II. The Vario shutter (with its three-speed range of 1/25s, 1/75s, 1/200s) was adequate for outdoor use with the film speeds of the era.
The Isolette family as a whole was one of the best-selling medium-format folding camera lines of the 1950s, and many examples survive in good working condition.
The Isolette I is a practical camera — not a collector trophy, but a functional tool for medium-format shooting at minimal cost. In the contemporary used market, Isolette I cameras in working order typically sell for less than the cost of a single roll of medium-format film developed and scanned, making them one of the most accessible routes into the format.
The Agnar 85/4.5 lens, while simple, produces entirely acceptable results when used within its limits — stopped down to f/8, in good light, with accurate distance estimation. Zone focus technique (near/group/distant) covers the practical cases for outdoor photography.
Fixed non-interchangeable lens. Standard: Agfa Agnar 85/4.5 in Vario or Pronto shutter. Push-on filters; cable release socket; accessory shoe (cold shoe) for clip-on meters or flash.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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