The Agfa Flexilette, produced in Munich, West Germany between 1960 and 1961, is a fascinating and rare hybrid of camera design. It is a 35mm Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) camera, a format much less common than its medium-format counterparts. Designed with a stylish, eye-level waist-level finder and a distinctive vertical arrangement of its Agfa Apotar lenses, the Flexilette offered the precision of a TLR in a compact, 35mm package. Its brief production run makes it a highly desirable piece for collectors of oddities and Agfa enthusiasts alike, representing a unique moment in German camera engineering history. KEY FEATURES Rare 35mm Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) configuration Equipped with sharp Agfa Apotar taking and viewing lenses Prontor shutter system with a range of manual settings Unique vertical lens arrangement with a front-mounted focusing lever High-quality West German metal construction with classic leatherette wrapping Built-in waist-level viewfinder for a traditional TLR shooting experience TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type: 35mm Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Lens: Agfa Apotar 1:2.8 / 45mm Shutter: Prontor (speeds B, 1/30 to 1/500 second) Film format: 35mm (135 cartridge) Manufacturer: Agfa, Munich, West Germany Internal Serial Number: AB 2592 CONDITION REPORT Cosmetic: Good vintage condition; the chrome is well-preserved and the leatherette shows light signs of aging consistent with its history. Optics: The lenses are clear; the viewing system is functional, providing a bright image for composition. Mechanics: Shutter fires across various speeds; the film advance and focus levers move correctly; the aperture blades are in good visual order as seen in the open back view. Test status: This camera is sold as a collectible; it has been mechanically inspected but has not been tested with film for light-tightness or shutter accuracy. WHATS INCLUDED Agfa Flexilette 35mm TLR camera WHY BUY THIS ITEM An exceptionally rare and stylish example of West German innovation that stands out in any collection due to its unusual 35mm TLR design. KEYWORDS Agfa, Flexilette, TLR, 35mm, Apotar, Prontor, West Germany, Vintage Camera, Rare Camera, Analog Photography, Munich, Collectible SLR