An Agiflex SLR Camera.
Agilux Ltd
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1947 - 1954
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Leather, Fabric, Glass
Measurements
105 x 145 x 105 mm
Place of origin
Croydon
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525771.1
Summary
An Agiflex SLR Camera. The body is metal covered with black leather. The reflex mirror is used for waist level viewing but there is a seperate pop-up eye level viewer. The camera uses 120 film and produces 6x6 cm images. The focal plane shutter has five speeds to 1/500 sec plus B. Fittings are chrome and on the front is the name 'Agiflex' . Inside is the label 'Agilux Ltd, Croydon, England. R3634'. The back panel removes completely for loading. The bayonet mounted lens is in a metal casing and around the front is marked 'Agilux Anastigmat f3.5 No 492647 80mm.
Makers and roles
Agilux Ltd, manufacturer