Product code: Vintage Agfa Ansco deals
This is an original (unrestored), one owner Agfa Ansco camera. It has no rust, mold or major scratches. The Agfa Major is a nicely-finished, higher-spec version of Agfa Ansco's other 6x9 PB 16 folding cameras. Notably, this one offers a body shutter release and "quality" metal finishes. The rim-set shutter offers 1/25-1/100 sec. exposures, plus T and B. The cameras were produced by Ansco in Binghamton, NY starting in about 1940. The Agfa Major was a 6x9 folding cameras for type PB16 roll film (equivalent to Kodak's designation 616). Many models are distinguished only by the lens designations Antar (f/14), or Tripar (f/11). Others are designated "Plenax" (regardless of lens type), and these include a few higher-specification models with Hypar f/6.3 Anastigmat lenses, and shutters offering T, B, 100, 50, and 25 settings. It can accept Kodak 120 film and deals the camera is in excellent working condition.
This is an original (unrestored), one owner Agfa Ansco camera. It has no rust, mold or major scratches. The Agfa Major is a nicely-finished, higher-spec version of Agfa Ansco's other 6x9 PB 16 folding cameras. Notably, this one offers a body shutter release and "quality" metal finishes. The rim-set shutter offers 1/25-1/100 sec. exposures, plus T and B. The cameras were produced by Ansco in Binghamton, NY starting in about 1940. The Agfa Major was a 6x9 folding cameras for type PB16 roll film (equivalent to Kodak's designation 616). Many models are distinguished only by the lens designations Antar (f/14), or Tripar (f/11). Others are designated "Plenax" (regardless of lens type), and these include a few higher-specification models with Hypar f/6.3 Anastigmat lenses, and shutters offering T, B, 100, 50, and 25 settings. It can accept Kodak 120 film and deals the camera is in excellent working condition.