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Agfa Optima-Parat |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in Germany from 1964 to (Circa) 1969.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 535
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Chronology of cameras Agfa
Cameras with "Parat" in their name made by Agfa are models that use 135 film, but the negative is only half the size of a 24 x 36 mm frame, that is, 18 x 24 mm. A 36-exposure 135 film will give 72 shots with these cameras. This can be seen as an advantage because it requires fewer film changes, but it can also be seen as a disadvantage because 72 shots can take a long time to use. To address this issue, Agfa sold a cartridge called "Week-end" with a reduced capacity of 24 shots (equivalent to a 12-exposure 24 x 36 film).
These cameras date back to the early 1960s and are contemporaries of Olympus Pen cameras. They are very well made, and their small size makes them beautiful objects.
| Years | Price for 1965 | |||
| Parat-I |  |
1963-68 | Simple without lightmeter |
168 francs |
| Paramat |  |
1963-67 | Identical to the Parat-I, but with automatic aperture adjustment by the light meter. | 337 francs |
| Optima-Parat |  |
1964-69 | Fully automatic camera, like contemporary Optima models | 548 francs |
This camera combines small size with high-quality performance. Its metal finish is very attractive. It features both the Parat (up to 72 shots on a 135 film) and the Optima for automation. It has a Compur shutter (1/30, 1/500 sec) and a Color Solinar 2.8/30mm lens. The automation can be disengaged.
The viewfinder is collimated with a viewing frame for a 55mm tele-objective supplement and a red/green signal for correct exposure.
According to the 1966 Natkin catalog, it was priced at 398 francs.
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