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| − | The '''Selecta''' is a heavy [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]] made by German manufacturer Agfa, introduced in 1962. It has [[shutter priority]] automatic exposure, using a [[selenium meter|selenium]] [[light meter]], with manual override | + | The '''Selecta''' is a heavy [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]] made by German manufacturer [[Agfa]], introduced in 1962. It has [[shutter priority]] automatic exposure, using a [[selenium meter|selenium]] [[light meter]], with manual override. |
| − | + | In use, the [[film speed]] is set between 10 and 250 [[ASA]] (11-25°[[Film speed|DIN]]) on a dial on the top plate, and the shutter speed selected between 1/30s-1/500s. Pressing the shutter release operates a trap-needle-type control of the aperture, which is shown in a green disc in the viewfinder. When there is insufficient light, the disk is red. The aperture can be set to auto, a manual setting between f2.8 and f22 marked for flash, or on a scale between f22 and f2.8 which sets the shutter to B. There is also a [[self-timer]], set by a lever to the right of the lens, and a [[cable release]] socket on the top plate. | |
| − | * Manufacturer: [[ | + | The lens has three click stops for [[guess focusing|zone focusing]] labelled with icons for two heads, a couple with a child, and mountains, and also - oddly - a marking for 1m/3¼feet. |
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| + | * Manufacturer: [[Agfa]] | ||
* Introduced: 1962 | * Introduced: 1962 | ||
* Shutter: Prontor-Matic-P, 1/30-1/500 + B + [[flash sync]] & [[self-timer]] | * Shutter: Prontor-Matic-P, 1/30-1/500 + B + [[flash sync]] & [[self-timer]] | ||
* Lens: Color Apotar, 45mm/f2.8 | * Lens: Color Apotar, 45mm/f2.8 | ||
| − | [[Category:Agfa]] | + | [[Category: Agfa]] |
[[Category: S]] | [[Category: S]] | ||
[[Category: German 35mm viewfinder]] | [[Category: German 35mm viewfinder]] | ||
Revision as of 00:51, 28 March 2010
photo by cmorteck
The Selecta is a heavy 35mm viewfinder camera made by German manufacturer Agfa, introduced in 1962. It has shutter priority automatic exposure, using a selenium light meter, with manual override.
In use, the film speed is set between 10 and 250 ASA (11-25°DIN) on a dial on the top plate, and the shutter speed selected between 1/30s-1/500s. Pressing the shutter release operates a trap-needle-type control of the aperture, which is shown in a green disc in the viewfinder. When there is insufficient light, the disk is red. The aperture can be set to auto, a manual setting between f2.8 and f22 marked for flash, or on a scale between f22 and f2.8 which sets the shutter to B. There is also a self-timer, set by a lever to the right of the lens, and a cable release socket on the top plate.
The lens has three click stops for zone focusing labelled with icons for two heads, a couple with a child, and mountains, and also - oddly - a marking for 1m/3¼feet.
- Manufacturer: Agfa
- Introduced: 1962
- Shutter: Prontor-Matic-P, 1/30-1/500 + B + flash sync & self-timer
- Lens: Color Apotar, 45mm/f2.8
