AGFA OPTIMA REFLEX A Rare 35mm TLR And Only Penta - Prism Model Ever Made
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:20591277 | Model: OPTIMA TLR Reflex |
| Film Format: 35mm | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
| Brand: AGFA | Color: Black & Chrome |
AGFA OPTIMA REFLEX a Rare 35mm TLR and Only Penta-Prism Model Ever Made AGFA OPTIMA REFLEX a Rare 35mm TLR and Only Penta-Prism Model Ever Made ... Click images to enlarge Description AGFA OPTIMA Twin Lens Reflex AGFA Munich Germany (1959). One of the Very Few 35mm TLR's and the Only one with PENTA-PRISM Viewfinder and Rangefinder and Automatic Iris and Shutter settings controlled by Exposure Meter. Serial No.ZW2749 Stamped in the Accessory Shoe. With "Matched" AGFA COLOR APOTAR f:2.8 45mm Coated and Fully Color Corrected Lenses. Specially designed Prontor Shutter with both "Automatic Iris and Shutter Exposure Controls" from 1/250 sec. to 1 minute. Helical focusing from 3 1/2 feet to inf. In Full Working and "Like New" Exterior condition (Better than All I have seen and the Only One with a fully active exposure meter).
The Shutter functions at all speeds and appears to be accurate. Externally and internally there are only light signs of use. The AGFA COLOR APOTAR F:2.8 45 mm lens is Clean, there are no scratches or cleaning marks and only a very slight amount of internal dust that will not interfere with use.
The Beautiul Satin Chrome finish has no dents or dings or scratches.There are No Marks anywhere. (see all the photos). The Reflex Penta Prism is clear and the image is very bright.. It is close to Perfect. The focusing is smooth and the central Rangefinder is Accurate.
The Black grained covering is complete and in Very close to new condition. Please view all the photos of the actual camera for condition . I believe it would be almost impossible to find a comparable example of this Rare and Unique Camera, The Unique "Automatic Exposure Control" system in (A) mode determines both the f stop and shutter speed. When the shutter is set A small GREEN flag on the left side of the viewfinder signals when there is enough light for the exposure. In the "Flash Mode" it determines the exposure based on th f stop and Distance. This was truely a Unique accomplishment in 1959 ! The TLR also permitted seeing the image at all times and "Rapid firing" as opposed to all the SLR's of the period where the mirrors closed after firing. A really Innovative concept. Unfortunately for Agfa a commercial failure. Making it a rare "Collectible" as well as "Ready to use" camera. I have always kept it with the exposure meter cel covered and it is still functioning correctly as tested before listing. From my extensive collection of Rare Vintage cameras. All my cameras are kept in my climatized humidity controlled storage and removed only for photographing and listing. I will be listing hundreds of vintage cameras over the next months because of my advanced age. Please view my other Current Listings and save the site. My 100 Percent positive Feedback over 1, 600 times speaks for the accuracy of my descriptions. Carefully Packed World Wide shipping. I am selling it with the Original Box , Leather case and All the accessories in the photo including the Very Rare "Close-Up" Attachment", The camera can be used without removing it from the case there is an opening for the "Rachet Wind" and the shutter is readily available for release. The case is in very good condition. , I always kept a black cardboard over the exposure meter and that is why the meter is still as active as 55 years ago.The Agfa Optima cost a whopping $169- plus tax in 1959! A Leica IIIC cost $189-. not much difference.Not Surprising very few were sold!
The Shutter functions at all speeds and appears to be accurate. Externally and internally there are only light signs of use. The AGFA COLOR APOTAR F:2.8 45 mm lens is Clean, there are no scratches or cleaning marks and only a very slight amount of internal dust that will not interfere with use.
The Beautiul Satin Chrome finish has no dents or dings or scratches.There are No Marks anywhere. (see all the photos). The Reflex Penta Prism is clear and the image is very bright.. It is close to Perfect. The focusing is smooth and the central Rangefinder is Accurate.
The Black grained covering is complete and in Very close to new condition. Please view all the photos of the actual camera for condition . I believe it would be almost impossible to find a comparable example of this Rare and Unique Camera, The Unique "Automatic Exposure Control" system in (A) mode determines both the f stop and shutter speed. When the shutter is set A small GREEN flag on the left side of the viewfinder signals when there is enough light for the exposure. In the "Flash Mode" it determines the exposure based on th f stop and Distance. This was truely a Unique accomplishment in 1959 ! The TLR also permitted seeing the image at all times and "Rapid firing" as opposed to all the SLR's of the period where the mirrors closed after firing. A really Innovative concept. Unfortunately for Agfa a commercial failure. Making it a rare "Collectible" as well as "Ready to use" camera. I have always kept it with the exposure meter cel covered and it is still functioning correctly as tested before listing. From my extensive collection of Rare Vintage cameras. All my cameras are kept in my climatized humidity controlled storage and removed only for photographing and listing. I will be listing hundreds of vintage cameras over the next months because of my advanced age. Please view my other Current Listings and save the site. My 100 Percent positive Feedback over 1, 600 times speaks for the accuracy of my descriptions. Carefully Packed World Wide shipping. I am selling it with the Original Box , Leather case and All the accessories in the photo including the Very Rare "Close-Up" Attachment", The camera can be used without removing it from the case there is an opening for the "Rachet Wind" and the shutter is readily available for release. The case is in very good condition. , I always kept a black cardboard over the exposure meter and that is why the meter is still as active as 55 years ago.The Agfa Optima cost a whopping $169- plus tax in 1959! A Leica IIIC cost $189-. not much difference.Not Surprising very few were sold!
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