Agfa Box B-2 (1937–1938)
German-made medium format box camera for 120 film, producing 6x9 cm images with fixed-focus meniscus lens and dual viewfinders.
Overview
The Agfa Box B-2 is a medium format box camera produced by Agfa Kamerawerk AG in Munich, Germany from 1937 to 1938. Designed for Agfa B-2 film—equivalent to modern 120 roll film—it captures eight 6x9 cm exposures per roll. The camera features a fixed-focus meniscus lens with a focal length of 95mm and an aperture of f/11, suitable for subjects from 8 feet to infinity. It uses a rotary shutter with speeds of 1/40 second and Bulb (B), cocked and released via a lever on the lower right side. The shutter is mounted on the front cover, positioned in front of the lens.
Specifications
| Film | 120 roll (Agfa B-2) |
|---|---|
| Picture Size | 6x9 cm |
| Frames per Roll | 8 |
| Weight | 470g |
| Dimensions | 83 x 105 x 123 mm |
| Lens | Single element meniscus, 95mm focal length |
| Aperture | f/11 |
| Focus | Fixed (8ft to infinity) |
| Shutter | Rotary, 1/40 sec and B |
| Shutter Control | Lever on lower right: slide down to expose, up to cock |
| Viewfinders | Two bright viewfinders for landscape and portrait orientation |
| Film Advance | S-shaped knob with red window for frame alignment |
| Body Material | Metal box with leatherette covering, internal wooden support |
| Handle | Real leather handle |
| Back | Hinged, latched top-back, with red window |
| Film Loading | Removable magazine |
Design
The Agfa Box B-2 features a distinctive Art Deco front face and a metal body covered in leatherette. The shutter assembly is supported by a wooden block inside the front metal plate. The camera includes a shutter lock and a sticker inside the back cover advertising Agfa Film B-2, Isopan Film, and Isochrom Film.
Market
The Agfa Box B-2 was listed for 80.00€ (TVA Incluse) in recent collector markets.
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