As far as I can tell, my camera is the Ikoflex 1a model made between the 1930′s and 1950′s. When it was in production, it was competing with the infamous Rollei’s, but it was never as popular. Although it was mechanically competitive with the Rolleicord, it is thought that it’s lack of popularity was due to it’s less stylized and more “function over form” approach.
The Agfa Isola is a medium format camera that could easily fall into the toy camera category. However, unlike the Diana clones and the Holga, the Agfa Isola has several features that set it apart. It has a glass lens and a plastic and metal body. For a camera made from 1957 – 1963, it has a modern look to it thanks to the silver metal of the lens.
The Holga is a fun camera made almost entirely out of plastic. Even the lens is plastic, and its unpredictable characteristics make it ideal for artists that appreciate happy accidents. Besides being affordable (under $25) the Holga’s redeeming qualities are that it shoots medium format 120 film and can easily be modified. To view some of the photos I have taken with my Holga visit my Holga gallery.
Found Photography is where I document my camera experiments and photo adventures. I use the word "found" because my photos are rarely planned. I stumble upon them, accidently create them, or otherwise "find" them. You can also keep track of me on Flickr, Facebook, YouTube, or my personal blog. Thanks for visiting and come back often!
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