Agfa Isolar
The Agfa Isolar is a folding plate camera produced by the German manufacturer Agfa in the early twentieth century. It was a mid-tier folding camera aimed at amateur photographers of its era, using sheet film or plates rather than roll film.
Hammer prices for the Agfa Isolar at UK auction sit at the low end of the vintage folding-camera market, with a verified February 2026 sale recording £25. With limited recent data, today's value for a typical example is best treated as broadly in line with that figure at saleroom level, before commission. Condition of the bellows, shutter and lens glass remains the main driver of what an Isolar sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Feb 2026 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 272) Title: An Agfa Isolar Folding Plate Camera
Description:
black, body G, extends and folds correctly, shutter fires, with velour lined leather case. |
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| Jan 2025 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 155) Title: An Agfa Isolar Folding Plate Camera
Description:
black, body G, extends and folds correctly, shutter works but slow speeds not accurate, fitted with a ProS 120 rollfilm back, with a cable release. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Agfa Isolar worth today?
Based on UK auction data, an Agfa Isolar is worth around £25 at hammer, though the sample size is very small and condition has a strong effect on price.
How much does an Agfa Isolar sell for at auction?
The most recent verified UK auction result shows the Isolar selling for £25, which gives a useful reference point for current market value.
Is the Agfa Isolar still usable?
It can be used if the bellows are light-tight and the shutter fires accurately, but sourcing plates or cut film and finding a working example are the main practical hurdles.