Agfa Agfamatic 901S Motor (1980s)
A motorized 110 film pocket camera with fixed-focus optics and flipflash support, part of Agfa's successful German-made "Ritsch-Ratsch" series.
Overview
The Agfa Agfamatic 901S Motor is a compact 110 film pocket camera produced in the 1980s by Agfa. It belongs to the "Ritsch-Ratsch" line of 110 cartridge cameras that achieved significant popularity in Germany. The camera features motorized film advance, a built-in light meter, and a fixed-focus Agfa 27mm f6.3 Color Apotar lens. It was designed for ease of use with fully automatic exposure and a red sensor point shutter release. The 901S Motor accepts flipflash units and includes four weather pictograms on its body, distinguishing it from the similar Agfamatic 901 motor.
Specifications
| Lens | Agfa 27mm f6.3 Color Apotar (3 elements, 3 groups), fixed focus |
| Shutter Speed | 1/200s |
| Flash Sync | 1/50s |
| Size | 125 x 53 x 29 mm |
| Weight | 150g |
| Film Type | 110 film cartridges |
| Film Advance | Motorized |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Light Meter | Yes |
| Battery | AAA 1.5V |
| Field of View | Normal |
| Lens Option | Non-interchangeable |
| Features | Four weather pictograms |
Design
The Agfamatic 901S Motor is constructed entirely of plastic and was available in black. Its shutter release is a red sensor point button with a round membrane made of red foil, framed by a metal ring. The camera uses flipflash units for flash photography and includes a built-in light meter for automatic exposure control.
Context
The Agfamatic 901S Motor is part of Agfa's "Ritsch-Ratsch" pocket camera series for 110 film, which saw widespread success in Germany. It shares its production era with the Agfamatic 901 motor but features a faster shutter speed (1/200s vs 1/100s) and includes four weather pictograms not present on the base model. It belongs to the Agfamatic line and is among Agfa's 110 film cameras designed for flipflash compatibility.
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