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The '''Agfa PB 20''' or '''[[Agfa Ansco]] PB 20''' is a series of 6x9 folding cameras for type [[PB20]] roll film (equivalent to Kodak's designation 620). Many models are distinguished only by the lens designations Antar (f/14), or Tripar (f/11) and are decorated with graceful Art Deco chrome lines on the sides. Others are designated "Plenax" (regardless of lens type), and these include a few higher-specification models with Hypar f/6.3 Anastigmat lenses, and shutters offering T, B, 100, 50, and 25 settings.
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Folding cameras accepting PB 20 film were also made in the [[Ansco Readyset]] series. There is also a nicely-finished upmarket model (offering a body shutter release), the [[Agfa PB 20 Viking]].
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The company was not consistent, and the designations PB-20, PB 20, or PB20 may all be seen.
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The '''Agfa PB 20''' or '''[[Agfa Ansco]] PB 20''' were a series of 6x9 folding cameras for type [[PB20]] roll film (equivalent to Kodak's designation 620). Many models are distinguished only by the lens designations Antar (f/14), or Tripar (f/11). Others are designated "Plenax" (regardless of lens type), and these include a few higher-specification models with Hypar f/6.3 Anastigmat lenses, and shutters offering T, B, 100, 50, and 25 settings.
 
 
Folding cameras accepting PB 20 film were also made in the [[Ansco Readyset]] series. There was also a nicely-finished upmarket model (offering a body shutter release), the [[Agfa PB 20 Viking]].
 
 
The company was not consistent, and the designations PB-20, PB 20, or PB20 may all be seen.
 
 
 
== Link ==
 
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/#AGFA  Link to Agfa PB20 instruction manual] at www.butkus.org [http://www.butkus.org]]
 
* [http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/agfa_plenax.html Agfa Ansco PB 20 Plenax] at [http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/index.html Matt Denton's Classic Cameras]
 
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== Links ==
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/agfa/agfa_pb20_plenax/agfa_pb20_plenax.htm Link to Agfa PB20 instruction manual] at [http://www.butkus.org www.butkus.org]
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* [https://mattsclassiccameras.com/folding-cameras/agfa-ansco-plenax-pb20/ Agfa Ansco PB 20 Plenax] at [https://mattsclassiccameras.com/ Matt Denton's Classic Cameras]
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[[Category: German 6x9 viewfinder folding]]
 
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The Agfa PB 20 or Agfa Ansco PB 20 is a series of 6x9 folding cameras for type PB20 roll film (equivalent to Kodak's designation 620). Many models are distinguished only by the lens designations Antar (f/14), or Tripar (f/11) and are decorated with graceful Art Deco chrome lines on the sides. Others are designated "Plenax" (regardless of lens type), and these include a few higher-specification models with Hypar f/6.3 Anastigmat lenses, and shutters offering T, B, 100, 50, and 25 settings.

Folding cameras accepting PB 20 film were also made in the Ansco Readyset series. There is also a nicely-finished upmarket model (offering a body shutter release), the Agfa PB 20 Viking.

The company was not consistent, and the designations PB-20, PB 20, or PB20 may all be seen.



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