Agfa Autostar pocket (1976)

Compact 110 film camera introduced in 1976, built for simplicity and ease of use.

Overview

The Agfa Autostar pocket, also known as the Pocket Autostar and designated Model 2304, is a viewfinder camera for 110 cartridge film. Agfa - also known as Agfa-Gevaert - made it at plants in India and Brazil and launched it in 1976 as an entry-level 110 camera. It has a fixed-focus Color Optar lens set to f/11 and a single-speed shutter. That makes it basic, but it works for casual photography. There is a connection for magicubes, but no built-in flash and no date imprinting. It needs no power supply and is mostly plastic.

One description calls it a "fun retro" camera that "still operates," and it is considered suitable for beginners because the design is so straightforward. The lens is not high quality, but it does fine for everyday snapshots. The unit evaluated was rated condition 7 ("Okay with some traces of use") and confirmed operational.

Specifications

Film Format	110
Focal Length	32 mm
Maximum Aperture	f/11
Lens	Color Optar 1:11/32mm
Focus	Fixed
Shutter Speeds	Single speed
Flash Connection	Connection for magicubes
Built-in Flash	No
Date Imprinting	No
Power Supply	Not necessary

Design

The Agfa Autostar pocket is mostly plastic, with a fixed Color Optar lens permanently set to f/11. The construction is simple and portable, which fits a lightweight, no-frills snapshot camera.

Context

The Autostar pocket was one of the simpler and cheaper cameras for the 110 format. It sat in Agfa's lineup of 110 film cameras aimed at casual users and beginners.

Market

The current market price for the Agfa Autostar pocket is €15.00, against a listed original price of €20.00. Estimated used value was €15.25 as of March 2, 2026, based on four offers. Average used prices ran from €13.89 in 2023 to €17.04 in 2024. No warranty is given on technical or optical functionality because of the camera's age. A printed manual for the model sells for $15.95.