Agfa Autostar Pocket (1976)

Compact 126 cartridge camera made in Brazil for simple snapshot photography.

Overview

The Agfa Autostar Pocket is a lightweight, fixed-exposure 126 film camera built in 1976 at Agfa's plant in Suzano, Brazil. Focus and exposure are both fixed, so there is nothing to set. Agfa sold it as an inexpensive camera for beginners in the 126 format. It sat in a lineup that included the Iso-Pak and Agfamatic X-126.

Specifications

Film Type	126 film (Kodapak cartridges)
Lens	approximately 32mm f/11 Color Optar, fixed focus
Shutter Speed	1/50th of a second
Viewfinder	Galilean optical viewfinder
Flash	X-flashcube mount
Exposure System	Fixed exposure
Focus	Fixed focus
Power Supply	Not necessary
Size	131 x 47 x 29mm
Weight	100g
Construction	Plastic
Tripod Mount	¼” 20 thread tripod mount
Film Advance	Reportedly a right thumb film advance wheel
Features	Fake meter-cell window, film view window for frame count, carry strap hard point
Color	Black with silver accents

Design

The whole camera is plastic. The lens is a fixed-focus 32mm f/11 Color Optar, and the viewfinder is a Galilean optical type. On the front there is a fake meter-cell window. It looks like light metering, but it does nothing. A film view window handles frame counting, and a right thumb wheel advances the film.

Context

Agfa made the Autostar Pocket in 1976 at its Suzano, Brazil plant as a simple, low-cost 126 camera. It belonged to a larger family of Agfa 126 cameras, including the Iso-Pak and Agfamatic X-126, aimed at casual photographers who wanted convenience and ease of use.

Market

Collectors rate the Agfa Autostar Pocket as "very common." In average condition it sells for $20-30. Very good examples run $30-40, and mint ones reach $50-60. Recent sales include a listing at €15.00 (De Wit Cameras, reportedly 2026) and historical averages of $13-$17. Because of its age, technical or optical warranties are typically not provided.