Agfa made in India

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Daniel C
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Agfa made in India

Postby Daniel C » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:21 am

The Agfa Synchro Box is quite easy to find in the versions made in Germany or in France.
The version made in India is far less common.
I got two of these cameras that were bought in a small shop hidden in the town of Chennai.
Each one for the price of a couple of beers
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Re: Agfa made in India

Postby diser » Sat Sep 06, 2014 6:43 pm

Thanks, Daniel!
Do you think there is a difference in price for Indian models in a European or American markets?

Daniel C
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Re: Agfa made in India

Postby Daniel C » Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:44 am

Hi Diser,
If I refer to the McKeown, the German version is estimated 8 to 15 USD ( Quite correct even in European Market)
The version made in France is estimated 30 to 45 USD ( may be in USA but over estimated for the French market where this version may be found for 15 euros)
The Indian version is estimated 150 to 225 USD but I have seen one specimen sold for 110 euros in the vintage camera fair of Bievres in France.
In fact, some collectors specialized in box cameras would pay a lot for this scarce box but they are happy few.
The Indian version found in India are often found un very bad condition ( corrosion etc.) because they had to suffer from a long exposure to warm and humid atmosphere.


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