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A nicely-finished, higher-spec version of [[Agfa Ansco]]'s other 6x9 [[Agfa PB 20|PB 20 folders]]. Notably, this one offers a body shutter release, "quality" metal finishes, and an f/6.3 or f/7.7 anastigmat lens. The rim-set shutter offers 1/25-1/100 sec. exposures, plus T and B. The camera were produced by [[Ansco]] in Binghamton, NY starting in about 1940; in 1943 the company dropped the "Agfa" part of its name.  
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The '''Agfa PB 20 Viking''' is a nicely-finished, higher-spec version of [[Agfa Ansco]]'s other 6x9 [[Agfa PB 20|PB 20 folders]]. Notably, this one offers a body shutter release, "quality" metal finishes, and an f/6.3 or f/7.7 anastigmat lens. The rim-set shutter offers 1/25-1/100 sec. exposures, plus T and B. The camera were produced by [[Ansco]] in Binghamton, NY starting in about 1940; in 1943 the company dropped the "Agfa" part of its name.  
  
 
The PB 20 designation for the film size is equivalent to [[120 film]] (Kodak's designation).  
 
The PB 20 designation for the film size is equivalent to [[120 film]] (Kodak's designation).  

Revision as of 00:47, 12 November 2013

The Agfa PB 20 Viking is a nicely-finished, higher-spec version of Agfa Ansco's other 6x9 PB 20 folders. Notably, this one offers a body shutter release, "quality" metal finishes, and an f/6.3 or f/7.7 anastigmat lens. The rim-set shutter offers 1/25-1/100 sec. exposures, plus T and B. The camera were produced by Ansco in Binghamton, NY starting in about 1940; in 1943 the company dropped the "Agfa" part of its name.

The PB 20 designation for the film size is equivalent to 120 film (Kodak's designation).