Agfa Agfamatic 100 (1970)
A compact 126-format point-and-shoot camera with fixed focus and mechanical shutter controls.
Overview
The Agfa Agfamatic 100 Sensor is a 126-format viewfinder camera made by Agfa-Gevaert in 1970. Designed for amateur photographers, it features a fully mechanical design with no batteries required. Part of Agfa’s approachable pocket lineup, the camera emphasizes ease of use and portability, offering a fixed focus lens and simple shutter controls for everyday snapshots. It was popular during the 1970s for its compact size and convenience.
Specifications
| Film Format | 126 film |
| Maximum Exposures | 24 |
| Lens | Agfa Colorstar, 26mm, fixed focus, non-interchangeable |
| Shutter | Parator shutter, rotating metal blades |
| Shutter Speeds | Sunshine (1/80 sec), Cloudy (1/40 sec) |
| Aperture | Two settings: sunny and cloudy |
| Flash | Magicube flash adaptor with viewfinder indicator |
| Viewfinder | Basic viewfinder |
| Power Source | No batteries required |
| Dimensions | 106 x 68 x 51 mm |
| Weight | 175g |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Body Color | Black/silver |
Design
The Agfamatic 100 features a compact, lightweight plastic body, shared with the Agfamatic 50 and 55C. Its defining feature is the oversized red "Sensor" shutter button, which gives the model its full name—Agfamatic 100 Sensor. The camera is fully mechanical, with no light meter, and relies on fixed focus optics and manual scene-based shutter and aperture selection.
Context
The Agfamatic 100 is part of the Agfamatic 126 film series, which includes models like the Agfamatic 50, 55C, 108, 200, 208, and 300. It was designed for ease of use with 126 film cartridges, which were popular for their simplicity. Positioned as a point-and-shoot camera, it catered to amateur photographers seeking a convenient snapshot tool.
Market
Second-hand Agfamatic 100 cameras typically sell for €10–€30. Collectors are advised to purchase tested and working models, inspecting the film winding mechanism, shutter button, advance lever, lens clarity, and cosmetic condition. The camera has no repair value if broken. It is described as a cult favorite among analog enthusiasts, noted for its lo-fi charm and dreamy results.
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