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| + | The '''Billy 0''' (zero) is a small vertical [[folding]] camera, made by [[Agfa]] from c.1932 to 1937.<ref>{{McKeown12}} p.17-18.</ref> It makes eight pictures 4x6.5 cm on [[127 film|127]] roll film. It was exported to the USA as the V.P. Speedex. | ||
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| + | The lens is either an f/5.6 Igestar anastigmat, in a dial-set [[Pronto]] shutter, as pictured right, or an f/3.9 Solinar in a [[Compur]]. Either is focused by screwng the front element in and out.<ref>As with several Agfa folders, the focusing thread on the Billy 0 is often stiff, because of old, dry grease.</ref> | ||
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| + | Like the Isolette folders, the Billy 0 is slimmer and more elegant than most cameras of its format, without being flimsy. The camera is decorated in an art deco style, with black enamel paint and bright plating on the flat sides, the strut mechanism (itself rather elegant), the film door catch and the table stand. The leatherette of the body and front is decorated with longitudinal ridges that emphasise the camera's slimness. The [[red window]] is not circular but an elongated hexagon. Even the film winding key is decorated, with an impressed pattern and knurled edge.<ref>In the example examined, a spool of modern 127 film is a rather tight fit (in length, not diameter) in the film chamber; this makes advancing the film increasingly stiff toward the end of the film. This ''may'' be due to thicker, plastic flanges on modern 127 spools. The problem is relieved a little by lubricating the spool holders.</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Specifications=== | ||
| + | * Camera type: Vertically-oriented folding viewfinder camera. Self-erecting. | ||
| + | * Image format: 4x6.5 cm | ||
| + | * Film type: A-8 ([[127 film|127]]) roll film. | ||
| + | * Lenses offered: | ||
| + | ** uncoated Igestar anastigmat 75 mm f/5.6 (in Pronto) | ||
| + | ** uncoated Solinar 75 mm f/3.9 - 32 (in Compur) | ||
| + | * Shutters offered : | ||
| + | ** Dial-set [[Pronto]] [[everset]] shutter: 1/25 - 1/100 second + 'B', with delayed action. | ||
| + | ** Rim-set [[Compur]] shutter: 1 - 1/300 second plus 'B' and 'T', without delayed action. | ||
| + | Both shutters have a socket for a cable release; neither is synchronised for flash. | ||
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| + | * Viewfinder: Simple front and rear metal folding frame finder. | ||
| + | * Other features: | ||
| + | ** ¼ inch tripod socket (on the same side as the winding key) | ||
| + | ** Table stand on the front | ||
| + | ** The Solinar will accept 30 mm push-on hood and filters (if notched to accomodate the infinity stop). | ||
| + | * Dimensions (height x width x depth): 122 x 73 x 30 mm; depth when unfolded 97 mm | ||
| + | * Weight: 380 g | ||
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| + | ===Notes=== | ||
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| + | ===Links=== | ||
| + | In English: | ||
| + | * [http://www.kelticknot.us/page%2008.05.10_1.html Billy 0 and example photograps] at http://www.kelticknot.us | ||
| + | * [http://www.appcott.co.uk/VINTAGE6X6/AGFA/AGFA-BILLY/AGFA-BILLY.htm Agfa Billy Record and Billy 0] | ||
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The Billy 0 (zero) is a small vertical folding camera, made by Agfa from c.1932 to 1937.[1] It makes eight pictures 4x6.5 cm on 127 roll film. It was exported to the USA as the V.P. Speedex.
The lens is either an f/5.6 Igestar anastigmat, in a dial-set Pronto shutter, as pictured right, or an f/3.9 Solinar in a Compur. Either is focused by screwng the front element in and out.[2]
Like the Isolette folders, the Billy 0 is slimmer and more elegant than most cameras of its format, without being flimsy. The camera is decorated in an art deco style, with black enamel paint and bright plating on the flat sides, the strut mechanism (itself rather elegant), the film door catch and the table stand. The leatherette of the body and front is decorated with longitudinal ridges that emphasise the camera's slimness. The red window is not circular but an elongated hexagon. Even the film winding key is decorated, with an impressed pattern and knurled edge.[3]
Specifications
- Camera type: Vertically-oriented folding viewfinder camera. Self-erecting.
- Image format: 4x6.5 cm
- Film type: A-8 (127) roll film.
- Lenses offered:
- uncoated Igestar anastigmat 75 mm f/5.6 (in Pronto)
- uncoated Solinar 75 mm f/3.9 - 32 (in Compur)
- Shutters offered :
Both shutters have a socket for a cable release; neither is synchronised for flash.
- Viewfinder: Simple front and rear metal folding frame finder.
- Other features:
- ¼ inch tripod socket (on the same side as the winding key)
- Table stand on the front
- The Solinar will accept 30 mm push-on hood and filters (if notched to accomodate the infinity stop).
- Dimensions (height x width x depth): 122 x 73 x 30 mm; depth when unfolded 97 mm
- Weight: 380 g
Notes
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). p.17-18.
- ↑ As with several Agfa folders, the focusing thread on the Billy 0 is often stiff, because of old, dry grease.
- ↑ In the example examined, a spool of modern 127 film is a rather tight fit (in length, not diameter) in the film chamber; this makes advancing the film increasingly stiff toward the end of the film. This may be due to thicker, plastic flanges on modern 127 spools. The problem is relieved a little by lubricating the spool holders.
Links
In English:
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| Agfa Billy 0 with ensemble image by keltic_tom (Image rights) |
