Agfa Karat 12 (Type 2016) |
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Manufactured or assembled in Germany from 1948 to 1950.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 2905
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Chronology of cameras Agfa
The Agfa Karat series was introduced in 1937. The cameras are named for their unique feature of using two Karat cartridges containing 12 exposures of 35mm film each. Agfa argues that 12 exposures correspond to the average number of pictures taken with a camera. Since the receiving cartridge is identical to the one containing the unused film, there is no need to rewind the film at the end of the roll. Instead, one simply gives the receiving spool to the lab and replaces it with an empty spool. To avoid confusion between a new roll and an already exposed one, an "EXP" mark appears at the end of the film on the portion that does not enter the cartridge. |
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![Karat](../../Photo_pellicule/images/Karat_1.png)
![Karat](../../Photo_pellicule/images/Karat_2.png)
![Karat](../../agfa/images/Silhouette_karat.png)
Starting from 1941, a new angular body shape appeared, but production was stopped by the war.
![Karat](../../agfa/images/Silhouette_karat_2.png)
Above is the model named 2016 which is equipped with a Compur Rapid shutter and an accessory shoe, the film wind on is not synchronised with the shutter. This camera goes back between 1948 and 1950.
It is mounted with a Rodenstock Heligon lens 1 :2.0, which is rare for this model. Another amazing feature is that there is no sign of Karat on this camera .
In terms of comfort of use the Karat 12 is equipped with only one window for the viewfinder and the rangefinder as well as a manual depth of field indication. Except the wind on lever which goes towards the left, it could challenge the Kodak Retina.
![Agfa Karat 12](../../agfa/images/agfa_karat_12_bis.jpg )
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