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A German-made Agfa Billy folding bellows camera designed for 6x9cm medium format images on 120 film. The camera features a metal body finished in a black textured leatherette covering with chrome-plated struts and winding hardware. It is fitted with an Agfa Agnar 105mm f/6.3 lens, with the front element ring marked Agfa Agnar 1:6,3 / 105. The lens is mounted to a Pronto shutter providing speeds of 200, 100, 50, 25, B, and T, with an aperture range from f/6.3 to f/22. The lens barrel allows for manual scale focusing calibrated in feet from 3 to infinity. The front door is embossed with an Agfa shield logo, the model name AGFA BILLY, and the origin MADE IN GERMANY. The top panel features the embossed Agfa diamond logo. The camera includes an integrated tripod mount on the front door and a black leather carrying strap.
Condition report:
The camera is in good vintage condition. The leatherette covering is largely intact with minor surface wear and dust consistent with age. Metal components show light surface scratching and wear. The lens appears visually clear, though it has not been professionally tested for internal haze or fungus. Bellows appear free from visible tears but have not been tested for light-tightness. Shutter and mechanical movements have not been tested and the camera is sold as-is. The integrated leather strap shows significant age-related perishing.
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