Agfa Box Spezial | Analogue camera
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Agfa Box Spezial 64, a German box camera by Agfa Camerawerk Munich designed for 120 film and 6x9 cm negatives, with a metal body clad in black leatherette, a 105 mm f/11 meniscus lens, a dual-lens close-up system, and an integrated yellow filter, in good vintage cosmetic condition with its original leather carry handle and tested as working.
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I am presenting at auction this classic German 'box' camera, an Agfa Box Spezial (also known as model 64), produced by Agfa Camerawerk in Munich between 1930 and 1935. It is one of the most advanced versions of the Agfa Box series, designed to use 120-format film (referred to as B2 by Agfa at the time) and to produce 6x9 cm negatives.
Unlike the base model, the 'spezial' stands out for its superior build quality, with an entirely metal body clad in fine-grained black faux leather and an elegant front panel adorned with a satin aluminum edge. Technically, it offers top-tier features for its category, including a meniscus lens with a focal length of about 105mm and an f/11 aperture, and a dual-lens system for close-up shots (portraits) that can be inserted via a side lever, in addition to the ability to use a built-in yellow filter to improve contrast in black-and-white landscape photos.
The item for sale is in good vintage cosmetic condition, complete with its original leather carrying handle on the top. The inscriptions "agfa box spezial" on the lens and the orange Agfa diamond logo on the front are well preserved and give the item undeniable retro charm, making it an interesting piece for both collectors and as a historic decorative accessory.
Seller's Story
With 50 years of experience in the world of photography, we offer objects related to this field from a 360-degree perspective.
Translated by Google TranslateI am presenting at auction this classic German 'box' camera, an Agfa Box Spezial (also known as model 64), produced by Agfa Camerawerk in Munich between 1930 and 1935. It is one of the most advanced versions of the Agfa Box series, designed to use 120-format film (referred to as B2 by Agfa at the time) and to produce 6x9 cm negatives.
Unlike the base model, the 'spezial' stands out for its superior build quality, with an entirely metal body clad in fine-grained black faux leather and an elegant front panel adorned with a satin aluminum edge. Technically, it offers top-tier features for its category, including a meniscus lens with a focal length of about 105mm and an f/11 aperture, and a dual-lens system for close-up shots (portraits) that can be inserted via a side lever, in addition to the ability to use a built-in yellow filter to improve contrast in black-and-white landscape photos.
The item for sale is in good vintage cosmetic condition, complete with its original leather carrying handle on the top. The inscriptions "agfa box spezial" on the lens and the orange Agfa diamond logo on the front are well preserved and give the item undeniable retro charm, making it an interesting piece for both collectors and as a historic decorative accessory.
Seller's Story
With 50 years of experience in the world of photography, we offer objects related to this field from a 360-degree perspective.
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
Agfa
Model/ type nr
Box Spezial |
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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