Which Folding camera ?

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Probably not a question that gets asked much, i recently bought an old Agfa Super Isolette folding camera in fairly ok condition from a flea market. I had intended to use it for some MF experiments. However when I looked into that model it had a lot of issues with the film counter and it was worth quite a bit to a collector so I am selling it on ebay and passing.

However handling made me think I will go out and see if I can find a nice one of a different brand etc and use the funds from the sale to purchase.

Anyone any recommendations ?
 
Yes that is on my list for sure.
any pics to show?
 
I'm quite happy with my ikonta 524 and its uncoupled range finder . It's sharp when stepped down but more than a little soft wide open, you've got to watch the ikonta range as there are two lens types one is much better, I have the lesser one but I can't remember what they're called. There is also a couple of shutter assemblies.

http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=49248828@N06&q=ikonta

Edit : just looking through my photo stream and realised how much more I used it than the rb67. The 67 is a much better camera but the folder is nice and pocket able and much cheaper than the fuji/mamyia Mf rangefinders that have been sweeping across the forum. Though again they'll have much better iq.
 
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There's a lovely folder in the classifieds, just sayin'... :whistling:
 
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