The Agfa Clack is a medium format camera. It was introduced in the 50s and was built until the 60s. It is considered the last box camera from Agfa.
The new price for the Clack was 19.50 D-Mark at the time. It was a great success and was sold over a million times. Today, you can get it quite easily for a few euros. The name comes from the shutter sound, of course.
The camera is wrapped in a black leather imitation snake look. There is an extendable handle on the side, which makes holding the camera much easier.
The box camera, built in Munich, is quite simple in design. There is a meniscus lens in it, and the focal length is fixed at 95 mm. The largest aperture is f/11. Early Clacks also had an f/16 aperture, but this was later replaced by a yellow filter. A close-up lens can be swung in for close-ups. The built-in viewfinder can be used to focus on the subject.
The Clack has two exposure times, one for normal shots (1/30 seconds) and a bulb mode for long exposures. For shooting at night or in low light, it also has a connection for a tripod and a cable release.
The Clack also has a flash connection, but only for the Agfa Clibo Blitzer and Agfa Clack Blitzer. There is no lens cap for it, but the lens can be protected with the matching case.
Films for the Agfa Clack
Nothing works for the Agfa Clack without photo films. More precisely, the camera needs medium format films. This kind of films are still produced by some manufacturers. One possible film for color images is the Lomography Color Negative 100 120*. A possibility for B&W images is the Ilford FP4 Plus*.
The camera exposes images in 6×9 format. So only 8 images fit on one film.
Sample photos
All sample photos was made with Shanghai GP3 100 and developed in XTOL (1+3) for 16 minutes at 20 degrees.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Box camera |
| Film format | 120 |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 60 mm x 90 mm |
| Focal length | 95 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/11 |
| Minimum focus distance | 100 cm / 3.28 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Type of focus | Zone focus |
| Focus zones | 1 m to 3m, 3m to Infinite |
| Exposure times | 1/30 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Connector for Agfa Clibo Blitzer and Agfa Clack Blitzer |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | Not necessary |
| Estimated value / Used price | 32,67 Euro Estimate based on used prices of 49 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of June 15, 2026 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 40,28 Euro (43.30 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2024 | 52,56 Euro (56.28 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2025 | 33,35 Euro (35.72 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the Agfa Clack
How much did this Agfa camera cost when it was new?
The Agfa Clack originally cost 19.50 German Marks. Considering its popularity and longevity, it was quite affordable for its time.
What type of film does the camera use?
It uses 120 film, which is a medium format film. This means each roll contains fewer pictures than 35mm film, but those pictures are larger.
Can I take pictures at night with this old camera?
Yes, it has a bulb setting for long exposures, allowing night photography. It also has connections for a tripod and a cable release for better stability in low light.
What's special about the lens on this box camera?
It has a fixed 95mm meniscus lens. While simple, it's designed for the specific purpose of this camera. There's also a close-up lens you can use for macro photography.
How many pictures can I take with one roll of film?
The Agfa Clack takes 6x9cm images. Therefore, you can only take eight pictures per roll of 120 film.