Camera, Agilux Agimatic
Maker
AGI (Agilux)
Production date
1956-1960
Current rights
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Object detail
Description
An Agilux Agimatic uncoupled rangefinder camera with 45mm f2.8 and 85mm f5.5 interchangeable, anastigmat lenses. The camera body is rectangular with rounded ends, is black and silver with alloy castings. Printed on the front around the lens 'Anastigmat f/2.8, 45mm.' An unusual feature of this camera is the lever on the front of the camera which will advance the film and cock the shutter.
This camera is part of the Alf Rendell collection. A photographer and camera shop owner from the 1930s until his retirement in the 1970s, Alf Rendell has captured many important images of Tauranga and the wider region. In 2016 the Toi Ohomai Alf Rendell Photography Scholarship was established.
This camera is part of the Alf Rendell collection. A photographer and camera shop owner from the 1930s until his retirement in the 1970s, Alf Rendell has captured many important images of Tauranga and the wider region. In 2016 the Toi Ohomai Alf Rendell Photography Scholarship was established.
Maker
AGI (Agilux)
Production date
1956-1960
Production place
England
Accession number
4956/84
Current rights