Agfa Silette camera (type 1).
Agfa
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1953
Materials
Metal, Leather, Glass, Plastic
Measurements
80 x 122 x 65 mm
Place of origin
Germany
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525749.1
Summary
Agfa Silette camera (type 1). The whole is a metal camera case the bulk of which is covered with black leather. As in use the back of the camera, which is embossed "Made in Germany", releases by means of a spring clip at the bottom of the left side to expose the film compartment. Inside beneath the take up spool is a number "AZ5427". Above and central to the silver metal top area is the small round viewfinder. On the top of the camera from left to right is the rewind knob with the ASA selector built in, in the middle is the accessory shoe, next the shutter releaase which is tapped to take a release cable and the winder lever which doubles as the frame counter. The front of the camera has the viewfinder directly above the lens. The right side leather scale is printed with the AGFA diamond logo. The central front plate has a synchpost low on the left side and the lens central. From the camera body the first control is a simple lever which selects from V, X, and M. The first ring selects aperture from 3.5 - 16. The second ring selects shutter speed from B - 300 but currently only moves between 1 and 15. This ring is marked "Prontor - SVS". The ring beside is marked with a depth of field gauge and the word "Silette". The front of the lens rotates to focus and is marked from 3 feet to 30 and infinity. The front of the lens is marked "AGFA Apotar 1:3.5/45". There is a push on Actina 30 filter in place. The base of the camera has a tripod socket central and the rewind release button slightly to the right.
Makers and roles
Agfa, manufacturer