AGFA KARAT 2.8 CAMERA 35MM 1941-43 *SCARCE* SCHNEIDER 50MM XENAR LENS '5781'
Scarce camera, made during WWII and has the faster Compur-Rapid up 1/500th of a sec. shutter.
FRONT ELEMENT SHOWS CLEARLY CLEANING MARKS/SUPERFICIAL CLEANING MARKS, IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS IT WILL MAKE YOUR PICTURES SOFTER.
Shutter works and all shutter speeds are accurate, B settings work. Longer speed also accurate. Focus turns smooth. Finder bright and clean. Range finder is slow to return and off! Lens unit needs manual help to protrude.
Overall and the rest of the camera shows some signs of prior use and is overall in good condition. Shows minor scuffs, minor scratches, no indentations, no dings, no dents, shows some paint rub off, cover shows minor wear. Bellows is light leak free. Counter works. Speed setting ring moves smooth.
Lens aperture setting moves smooth. The elements shows ring of haze, no fungus, no separation, no scratches, shows cleaning marks. Shows no dust particles inside. Aperture blades shows no wear and are clean, open and close smooth.