Agfa Agfamatic 50 (1972)
Fixed focus 126 film compact camera from Agfa, built for simplicity and spontaneous shooting.
Overview
The Agfa Agfamatic 50 is a fixed focus 126 film compact camera made by Agfa in 1972. It was built for everyday users, with minimal controls and a lightweight plastic body. It shoots 28×28mm square images on 126 cartridge film and has a flashcube socket. The results are soft and unpredictable, which is the lo-fi look that appeals to experimental photographers and collectors.
Specifications
| Lens | Agfa Color Apotar lens, ~40mm f/11 |
| Shutter speeds | 1/40s - 1/80s |
| Size | 105 x 65 x 51 mm |
| Weight | 149 g |
| Film format | 126 cartridge film |
| Image frame | 28×28mm square frame |
| Focus type | Fixed focus |
| Construction | Plastic construction, lightweight, available in black with silver accents |
| Accessory | Flashcube socket |
Design
The Agfamatic 50 has a compact plastic body, made to be portable and durable. It came in black with silver accents. It's a point-and-shoot, so there are no manual focus or aperture controls. The flashcube socket on top takes disposable flashcubes for indoor shooting.
Context
The Agfamatic 50 is part of Agfa's line of 126 film cameras. It sat in the company's compact range for casual photographers. It follows the era's move toward accessible, cartridge-based film systems that made loading and handling simpler.
Market
The Agfamatic 50 is typically affordable on the second-hand market, with collectible examples valued for their design appeal. The plastic construction is prone to cracks over time, though the shutter mechanism often still functions despite untested film availability. It can be reloaded with 35mm film for artistic, lo-fi effects.
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