Iskra 2

[jon_flanders]

Just got the black and white negatives back from the test roll through the Iskra 2. It appears to be OK, no sign of leaking bellows.

Here's several shots form the roll.

I think this one's a keeper.

 

[Todd.Hanz]

looks like it 's working, I have an Iskra 1 and love it, a little quirky at times but it produces excellent negs.


Todd

 

[doubs43]

Jon, looks like you have a good one. I like the shot of the locomotives. The other two shots show good contrast and tonality.

Walker

 

[Doug]

Lookin' good, Jon! How do you like how the Iskra handles?

 

[Iskra 2]

I think this one's a keeper.

Jon, now that you know it's working, try a roll of Astia 100F. I like the Iskra "look" more than my Jupiter 8 "look" using Astia. The old "Eagle Eye" likes Portra 160 VC also. The meter may need to be checked first. Never used a B&W roll in my Iskra 2, but after seeing your pics I'm going to try a roll of something. 🙂

 

[jon_flanders]

Lookin' good, Jon! How do you like how the Iskra handles?

It handles pretty well. The focusing is a little stiff. The best thing is the coupled rangefinder. I bought a hot shoe rangefinder for my Agfa folders, but that still involves guessing.

I'll try a roll of color next. Don't have any Astia at the moment.