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The '''No.2''' and '''No.2A''' cameras are a series of basic box cameras made by [[Agfa Ansco]] beginning immediately after the merger of [[Ansco]] with the US division of [[Agfa]], and continuing up until World War II. These cameras are a re-badged continuation of the No.2 and No.2A box cameras made by [[Ansco]] prior to the merger. The No.2 camera uses [[120 film|120 rollfilm]], producing negatives of standard 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" size. The No.2A uses [[116 film|116 rollfilm]], producing negatives of standard 2-1/2" x 4-1/4" size. | The '''No.2''' and '''No.2A''' cameras are a series of basic box cameras made by [[Agfa Ansco]] beginning immediately after the merger of [[Ansco]] with the US division of [[Agfa]], and continuing up until World War II. These cameras are a re-badged continuation of the No.2 and No.2A box cameras made by [[Ansco]] prior to the merger. The No.2 camera uses [[120 film|120 rollfilm]], producing negatives of standard 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" size. The No.2A uses [[116 film|116 rollfilm]], producing negatives of standard 2-1/2" x 4-1/4" size. | ||
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* [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/agfa.htm Agfa Ansco various box camera PDF manuals] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com] | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/agfa.htm Agfa Ansco various box camera PDF manuals] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:43, 10 September 2023
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| Agfa Ansco Box No.2 - Red image by Tarn McDaddo (Image rights) |
The No.2 and No.2A cameras are a series of basic box cameras made by Agfa Ansco beginning immediately after the merger of Ansco with the US division of Agfa, and continuing up until World War II. These cameras are a re-badged continuation of the No.2 and No.2A box cameras made by Ansco prior to the merger. The No.2 camera uses 120 rollfilm, producing negatives of standard 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" size. The No.2A uses 116 rollfilm, producing negatives of standard 2-1/2" x 4-1/4" size.
Both cameras are simple box cameras with two-way shutter release levers (i.e., the shutter opens on both the down stroke and the up stroke of the shutter release lever) and basic internal mirrored viewfinders. There are many variations of these box cameras that were made over the years that it was produced. Variations include one or two viewfinders, hinged or removable backs, and the No.2 is found in a range of different color finishes. The No.2 camera is also referred to as the "No.2 Model E" in some cases. The No.2A camera is also referred to as a "No.2A Goodwin" camera in some cases.
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| Agfa Ansco Box No.2 - Red (Rear) image by Tarn McDaddo (Image rights) |
The use of the "Goodwin" name on certain cameras came from the earlier Ansco-built cameras that had been sold under the "Goodwin Film & Camera Co." name prior to the merger with Agfa. Ansco had purchased the Goodwin Film & Camera Co. shortly after Ansco formed, which coincided with the Goodwin Film & Camera Co. assets being offered for sale following the accidental death of Mr. Goodwin.
The camera model names are not indicated on the cameras themselves, but are only printed on the original packaging boxes and user manuals.
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| Agfa Ansco No.2A Goodwin image by Terry Fadina (Image rights) |
