The AgfaPhoto 35mm Reusable Photo Camera is a camera from AgfaPhoto / Lupus Imaging & Media GmbH & Co. KG. The AgfaPhoto 35mm Analog Camera carries the model designation VF-208 and was introduced in 2020. It is still being produced and is available in the colors brown, red, and black.
The 35mm camera comes with a built-in lens with a fixed focal length. The focal length is unchangeable and is 31 mm. The largest available aperture is f/9. It is not possible to change the focus settings. Therefore, manual focus on the subject cannot be set.
This camera does not have an integrated light meter. Films with a sensitivity of ISO 100, 200, and 400 are recommended.
The camera has a flash to produce good photos in poor or low light conditions. The flash can be switched on if desired.
The camera’s body is made of plastic. It weighs 130 grams without film.
The power source for the AgfaPhoto 35mm Reusable Photo Camera is an AAA battery (eBay / Amazon*). This type of battery is very easy to obtain. One battery lasts for a relatively long time. If you don’t have a battery on hand, you can still take photos with the camera, as the battery is only needed for the flash.
Films for the AgfaPhoto 35mm Reusable Photo Camera
The AgfaPhoto 35mm Reusable Camera, as described in the manual, is designed for 35mm films. There is still a wide selection of films available for color and black and white shots in this size.
Easily available films for the AgfaPhoto 35mm Reusable Camera are the Kodak Ultramax 400* for color images and the Kodak T-Max 100* for monochrome images. Both films are of high quality and, according to test reports, deliver reliable results. Of course, films from other brands can also be used with this camera.
The negatives from this camera measure 24 mm x 36 mm. A roll of film usually holds about 36 pictures. To advance the film to the next shot, it is manually wound. A small window on the top shows the number of pictures already taken.
Technical datasheet
Attribute | Specification |
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Type of Camera | Snapshot camera |
Film format | 35mm |
Film transport | Manual |
Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
Focal length | 31 mm |
Biggest aperture | f/9 |
Focus | Fixed |
Exposure times | 1/120 second |
Date imprinting | No |
Flash | Integrated flash |
Tripod mount | No |
Cable release thread | No |
Self-timer | No |
Power supply | 1x AAA battery |
Weight | 130 Grams |
Country of production | China |