Mauro
Mauro
I have just received a Agfa Silette LK sensor, in good conditions.
The lightmeter (a selenium cell) appears to be inaccurate, but the lens and shutter are working perfectly.
It seems to be a sturdy camera, and I hope its lens give good results: I would appreciate any comment on this nice camera.
The lightmeter (a selenium cell) appears to be inaccurate, but the lens and shutter are working perfectly.
It seems to be a sturdy camera, and I hope its lens give good results: I would appreciate any comment on this nice camera.
rwintle
Scientist by day
Welcome to the wonderful world of the Agfa Silette. 
I have the slightly earlier, non-sensor, version of the Silette LK (well, one of three body styles). It is very solid, and apart from the predictably sticky self-timer lever, works beautifully. The meter is still fine but sometimes requires a little tap to free the needle. However, on mine, the ring that allows ISO selection has long since disappeared.
Having written all that, I just realized yours probably has the Agnar lens, whereas mine has a Color-Apotar (both 45mm f/2.8). Mine is acceptably sharp stopped down, so I hope yours will be too.
I suspect yours will give you some nice results. I really like German cameras of this general vintage. Enjoy!
Camera and photos here if you're interested:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricardipus/sets/72157629047831727/
I have the slightly earlier, non-sensor, version of the Silette LK (well, one of three body styles). It is very solid, and apart from the predictably sticky self-timer lever, works beautifully. The meter is still fine but sometimes requires a little tap to free the needle. However, on mine, the ring that allows ISO selection has long since disappeared.
Having written all that, I just realized yours probably has the Agnar lens, whereas mine has a Color-Apotar (both 45mm f/2.8). Mine is acceptably sharp stopped down, so I hope yours will be too.
I suspect yours will give you some nice results. I really like German cameras of this general vintage. Enjoy!
Camera and photos here if you're interested:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricardipus/sets/72157629047831727/
Muggins
Junk magnet
The Agnar was the low end lens - I cannot remember now how sharp images from the Sillette I used to own were, but I do recall that they had a very pleasant muted colour rendition.
Adrian
Adrian