Agfa Movex Reflex Tipo 5142 Analogue camera





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Agfa Movex Reflex Tipo 5142 8mm film camera, in good physical condition and tested and functioning.
Description from the seller
The Agfa Movex Reflex Tipo 5142 is a vintage mechanical 8 mm film camera produced by Agfa in the early 1960s, designed for amateur filmmaking with Double-8 film.
Main features
Design and construction
Solid metal body, typical of 1960s cameras.
Completely manual mechanics without modern electronic components.
Power supply via internal spring (spring-wound): it is charged like a watch, without batteries for the motor.
Film support
Use 8 mm film (Double-8), a traditional cinematic format that was widely used during the period.
The film loading and advancement system is manual, with the possibility to reframe or overlay frames by rewinding for transition effects.
Optics and focusing
The lens attachment is interchangeable: the camera can mount various dedicated lenses (e.g., standard and zoom).
Viewer and Exhibition
Reflex sight with a prism that allows you to see exactly what the lens captures (hence the name Reflex).
Exposure reading via CdS sensor, with the option to choose automatic or manual exposure control.
Recording features
Various shooting speed selectors (single frame up to 48 fps) for various cinematic needs.
Possibility to create slow motion or stop-motion effects thanks to different speeds and manual control of the spring motor.
The Agfa Movex Reflex Tipo 5142 is a vintage mechanical 8 mm film camera produced by Agfa in the early 1960s, designed for amateur filmmaking with Double-8 film.
Main features
Design and construction
Solid metal body, typical of 1960s cameras.
Completely manual mechanics without modern electronic components.
Power supply via internal spring (spring-wound): it is charged like a watch, without batteries for the motor.
Film support
Use 8 mm film (Double-8), a traditional cinematic format that was widely used during the period.
The film loading and advancement system is manual, with the possibility to reframe or overlay frames by rewinding for transition effects.
Optics and focusing
The lens attachment is interchangeable: the camera can mount various dedicated lenses (e.g., standard and zoom).
Viewer and Exhibition
Reflex sight with a prism that allows you to see exactly what the lens captures (hence the name Reflex).
Exposure reading via CdS sensor, with the option to choose automatic or manual exposure control.
Recording features
Various shooting speed selectors (single frame up to 48 fps) for various cinematic needs.
Possibility to create slow motion or stop-motion effects thanks to different speeds and manual control of the spring motor.

