Agfa Movex 16-12L Analogue camera

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Agfa Movex 16-12L 16mm cine camera, physically good and tested and working, dating from 1930–1940.

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Here is a fascinating Agfa 16mm cine camera, an authentic gem of German engineering from the 1930s that represents a piece of amateur cinematography history. This model stands out for its robust and compact design, characterized by a metal body covered in black leather that, despite its age, maintains undeniable charm and a solid aesthetic presence.

The camera is equipped with a high-quality lens, typical of Agfa's production of the era, probably a kine anastigmat with a fixed focal length that ensured sharp shots by the standards of the time. The operating mechanism is spring-loaded, reloadable via the characteristic side key, a detail that evokes the tactile and mechanical experience of pure analog shooting.

Observing the general conditions based on the provided images, the object appears to be in a fair state of preservation with signs of use consistent with its nearly hundred-year existence; the covering's leather shows a well-worn patina that enhances its collectible value. Mechanically, the motor and winding movements appear complete, suggesting that the machine may still be functional or easily serviceable for enthusiasts.

Ideal for vintage camera collectors or as a refined element of industrial design to decorate studios and vintage environments, this 16mm film camera is not only a technical tool but a silent witness to an era when filmmaking was a mechanical art. Please refer to the technical sheet in the images for specific details on the verified features.

Here is a fascinating Agfa 16mm cine camera, an authentic gem of German engineering from the 1930s that represents a piece of amateur cinematography history. This model stands out for its robust and compact design, characterized by a metal body covered in black leather that, despite its age, maintains undeniable charm and a solid aesthetic presence.

The camera is equipped with a high-quality lens, typical of Agfa's production of the era, probably a kine anastigmat with a fixed focal length that ensured sharp shots by the standards of the time. The operating mechanism is spring-loaded, reloadable via the characteristic side key, a detail that evokes the tactile and mechanical experience of pure analog shooting.

Observing the general conditions based on the provided images, the object appears to be in a fair state of preservation with signs of use consistent with its nearly hundred-year existence; the covering's leather shows a well-worn patina that enhances its collectible value. Mechanically, the motor and winding movements appear complete, suggesting that the machine may still be functional or easily serviceable for enthusiasts.

Ideal for vintage camera collectors or as a refined element of industrial design to decorate studios and vintage environments, this 16mm film camera is not only a technical tool but a silent witness to an era when filmmaking was a mechanical art. Please refer to the technical sheet in the images for specific details on the verified features.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Agfa
Model/ type nr
Movex 16-12L
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
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