Serial Number: Cam0049
Type:
Box camera
Manufacturer:
Agfa
Country of Origin:
Munich, Germany
Production Period:
1936 - 1940
Approximate Price:
USD 300.00 - 320.00
Reference:
camerapedia.wikia.com
Status: Display
Description:
The Box 14, better-known under the name
"Trolix", was manufactured by Agfa Camera-Werk in
Munich, Germany (1936 - 1940) and consists of the dark
brown plastic Trolitan - similar to Bakelite, with Art Deco
style. In the Netherlands, the camera was sold until 1942.
With two adjustable wheels on the front, one can choose
between two apertures or a yellow filter, and the shutter
can be set either to M (Moment or Instantaneous) or Z
(Zeit or Time/Bulb). Film type 120 (Agfa B 2), 6x9cm
images. The camera has two brilliant viewfinders, a tripod
thread and a red film window with a swinging cover. The
shutter is flip-flop type, the lever is chrome-plated in a
recess on the front. The carrying handle is made of
chrome-plated metal. One opens/closes the camera for
loading and unloading of film, by pushing a slide on each
side marked Auf/Zu (Open/Shut). Since it's made from an
early form of Bakelite, it is extremely vulnerable: if
dropped it will most likely shatter.
