1940-43 AGFA Pioneer PD16 Camera
Here is a AGFA Pioneer PD16 rollfilm camera manufactured in Ansco's Binghamton, New York, factory beginning around 1940 till 1943. This is the 616 model which produces a 2½” x 4¼” negatives. The camera is metal-bodied, with a resin-plastic lens barrel. The Pioneer uses a curved film plane in an attempt to better match the field curvature of its one-element lens. Until 1943, the company was still using the Agfa Ansco brand, and so this original model has Agfa Pioneer above the lens. The shutter button is on top of the body, and a lever under the lens to switch between 'I' (ca. 1/50 sec.) and 'B' shutter mode.
This camera shows a lot of ware. Has some light rusting, scuffs and paint loss. Shutter works as it should, camera has not been film tested.
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Although we try to give an accurate description, remember, this is a vintage item and there may be small imperfections from age or flaws from production that we have not noticed or noted in the comments. We try to list all the deficiencies, marks etc. Please review ALL pictures closely. All of photos are of the actual item that will be shipped.
If you are purchasing multiple items from our shop, we are happy to combine shipping and refund the difference.
This camera shows a lot of ware. Has some light rusting, scuffs and paint loss. Shutter works as it should, camera has not been film tested.
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Although we try to give an accurate description, remember, this is a vintage item and there may be small imperfections from age or flaws from production that we have not noticed or noted in the comments. We try to list all the deficiencies, marks etc. Please review ALL pictures closely. All of photos are of the actual item that will be shipped.
If you are purchasing multiple items from our shop, we are happy to combine shipping and refund the difference.
