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 made by Agfa Kamerawerk AG in Munich, Germany from 1937 to 1938. It was designed for Agfa B-2 film, which is equivalent to modern 120 roll film, and it takes eight 6x9 cm exposures per roll. The lens is a fixed-focus meniscus with a focal length of 95mm and an aperture of f/11. It covers subjects from 8 feet to infinity. The rotary shutter has speeds of 1/40 second and Bulb (B), and a lever on the lower right side cocks and releases it. The shutter is mounted on the front cover, 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 has an Art Deco front face and a metal body covered in leatherette. A wooden block inside the front metal plate supports the shutter assembly. There is a shutter lock. Inside the back cover, a sticker advertises 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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