Vintage AGFA Silette With Pronto Shutter 35 Mm Camera Made In Germany (CA - 93)
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7147527 | UPC: Does not apply |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany | Bundle Listing: No |
| Color: Black | Model: Silette |
| Brand: Agfa |
Vintage Agfa Silette Pronto Made in Germany. Included in this package are:Agfa Silette Camera (original) Serial # BY 3812Agfa Apotar 1:3.5 f=45 mm LensAgfa Pronto Leaf Shutter: 1/25 - 1/200 Camera Background:Agfa started production of the Silette product line in 1953 and ended production in 1974. Agfa did not assign numbers to it's various Silette models so it is difficult at times to date them and know what version they are. However, given the Pronto Shutter, si...ngle front window, and Apotar 3.5 / 45mm lens, this camera is an "Original" produced in 1953 - 1958 before all of the shutter, lens, and upgrade changes were introduced. The fact that this camera does not require a battery and because of it's simple operation, this was a popular camera for the average photographer.Condition: Very good overall condition
Optics: Very goodViewfinder clear and brightLens is without fungus, or scratches but does a slight amount of fine dust - this should not affect image quality.Aperture blades clean with no oilMechanical: Shutter fires at all speedsShutter cock and film counter working smoothlyFilm rewind working smoothlyAperture ring and shutter speed ring working, but are a little tight.Lens adjustment for distance working wellSelf timer is not operating - does not count down. The timer lever does not engage the timer mechanism on this cameraCosmetics: Very goodLeatherette is intact and in excellent condition. Original white paint on Agfa logo shows some wear (see Pics)Top plate in very good to excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or rub marks. Shutter cocking lever does show some rub marks from use (see Pics)Bottom plate in excellent condition with no visible problemsComments: This is your basic, easy too use, reliable mid 1950s camera. No battery required, no light meter, and manual focus only. This specific camera is in great cosmetic condition. would make a great addition to a collection that can still take good pics.
Optics: Very goodViewfinder clear and brightLens is without fungus, or scratches but does a slight amount of fine dust - this should not affect image quality.Aperture blades clean with no oilMechanical: Shutter fires at all speedsShutter cock and film counter working smoothlyFilm rewind working smoothlyAperture ring and shutter speed ring working, but are a little tight.Lens adjustment for distance working wellSelf timer is not operating - does not count down. The timer lever does not engage the timer mechanism on this cameraCosmetics: Very goodLeatherette is intact and in excellent condition. Original white paint on Agfa logo shows some wear (see Pics)Top plate in very good to excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or rub marks. Shutter cocking lever does show some rub marks from use (see Pics)Bottom plate in excellent condition with no visible problemsComments: This is your basic, easy too use, reliable mid 1950s camera. No battery required, no light meter, and manual focus only. This specific camera is in great cosmetic condition. would make a great addition to a collection that can still take good pics.
