Wartime Bridgend

[cariadus]

Took my Agfa Isolette II to a Wartime Bridgend event last weekend. It's from the 1950s rather than 40s but it still looks the part at events like this. I also have an Isolette with an Agnar 75mm f/4.5 but it's nowhere near as sharp as the Solinar in the Isolette 2.

Anyway, the photos...
First the camera itself and then every photo from the roll of Delta 400 that I shot on the day. Wish I'd had Tri-X for a slightly more authentic look, but Delta 400 was all I had on hand.

[Phill D]

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Excellent images from a lovely little camera. Nicely done Roger.

[cariadus]

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Excellent images from a lovely little camera. Nicely done Roger.

Thanks Phil! Not many quality medium format cameras you can fold up and put in your pocket. I really should use it more often though.

[OM USer]

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Well done. The groups shots have come out exceptionally well.

[Keith-369]

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Nice captures with an authentic feel to them.

I still have the Agfa Isola1. The one where you slightly twist the front of the lens and it comes out on a tube.

[cariadus]

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Nice captures with an authentic feel to them.

I still have the Agfa Isola1. The one where you slightly twist the front of the lens and it comes out on a tube.

I like the look of the Isola 1. A bit limited on shutter speed I believe though - isn't it limited to 1/50th sec or something?

Well done. The groups shots have come out exceptionally well.

Thanks!

[Keith-369]

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I like the look of the Isola 1. A bit limited on shutter speed I believe though - isn't it limited to 1/50th sec or something?

Ooohhh, I really couldn't say. It must be at least 50 years since I used it . It still looks like new, even though the Agfa case it's in has a weld where the strap broke.

[cariadus]

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Ooohhh, I really couldn't say. It must be at least 50 years since I used it . It still looks like new, even though the Agfa case it's in has a weld where the strap broke.

Obviously time to put some film in it.

[Naughty Nigel]

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You have a lovely collection of images there. The quality is perhaps a little too good for the era, but one or two details aside, such as the 21st century radio microphone, they really could have been taken in the 1940's. I would love to get along to one of these events sometime.

[cariadus]

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You have a lovely collection of images there. The quality is perhaps a little too good for the era, but one or two details aside, such as the 21st century radio microphone, they really could have been taken in the 1940's. I would love to get along to one of these events sometime.

Yes you're probably right about the quality. I also have an Isolette with an Agnar lens which is not so sharp and has more of a vintage look to it. And Tri-X probably would have suited better if I'd had any.

Fortunately I sometimes get to go to this sort of thing for work, so not only do I get to attend I get paid for it as well.

[kpmg]

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Excellent photos Roger. I particularly like the group shots.

[Zuiko]

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Well done for making every shot count! This is an excellent set with a real vintage feel and proof that you don't need expensive equipment to make great photographs.

[cariadus]

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Excellent photos Roger. I particularly like the group shots.

Thanks!

Well done for making every shot count! This is an excellent set with a real vintage feel and proof that you don't need expensive equipment to make great photographs.