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Agfa Billy Record
This is a folding viewfinder camera which was an early purchase. At that time usability wasn't really a priority and i didn't think much about actually using the cameras i bought. Today, however, that is a priority. Of course, nothing indicates that this camera can't be used. It seems to be in good shape, the bellows look intact and the shutter fires. So perhaps i was lucky and got a functioning camera without actually paying for one. Since i haven't used it though there might be hidden problems with it, i'm not sure.

I like folding cameras and this one really is a beauty. Of course, the bellows is also a weakness and if i had bought the camera to use it i would have been a bit more careful about the shape of the folding mechanism. It seems to be in good order, but the camera itself feels like it's been around the block a few times. I will try to use this camera in the future, it would be fun to have at least a few photos from it.

Camera data
Maker Agfa
Camera type Vertical folding camera
Year Launched in 1933
Country Germany
Lens Agfa Anastigmat Jgestar 1:7.7 100mm
Shutter Prontor, 1/25 - 1/100
Focusing Scale focusing
Film format 120
Dimensions 165 × 88 × 37mm closed, 165 × 108 × 131mm open
Weight 560g
Price paid 30 Reichsmark in Germany 1933, i paid about 12 USD in 2008
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Photos of the camera
(Click the images for higher resolution photos. All photos are taken by me and copyright Mattias Petersson 2010. If you want to use them for something, drop me an e-mail at mattias@mpetersson.com)



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(The camera data is collected on the Internet and may contain faults, please help me correct any mistakes! E-mail me at mattias@mpetersson.com with any corrections. Thank you!)


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