Agfa Optima I 35mm Film Camera – Color-Agnar 45mm f/2.8
A classic Agfa Optima I 35mm film camera, manufactured in West Germany during the early 1960s.
Introduced in 1960, the Optima I was one of Agfa's early automatic-exposure cameras. It features a Color-Agnar 45mm f/2.8 lens, a selenium light meter and a Prontor-Lux shutter.
Its distinctive silver and black styling makes it an attractive vintage camera for both collectors and enthusiasts of traditional film photography.
Condition
Film tested and working, and in very good vintage condition.
The selenium light meter is tested and working.
The lens is clean apart from one small spot of fungus, approximately 2mm in diameter. This has been clearly disclosed for accuracy.
The camera comes with its original brown Agfa carrying case. Please note that the case has signs of age and use, including a crack in the lid.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Agfa, West Germany
- Model: Optima I
- Production years: Approximately 1960–1964
- Camera type: Automatic-exposure 35mm viewfinder camera
- Lens: Agfa Color-Agnar 45mm f/2.8
- Shutter: Prontor-Lux
- Focusing: Manual zone focusing
- Exposure: Automatic
- Light meter: Selenium, no battery required
- Film format: Standard 35mm (135) film
- Film advance: Manual
- Battery: No battery required
Included
- Agfa Optima I camera
- Original Agfa carrying case
No film included.
A lovely example of an early 1960s German film camera, with its original case and working selenium light meter.
