Antique Agfa-Ansco PD16 Clipper CameraWorks MechanicallyEarly 1900s

Item: Film CameraBrand: Agfa-AnscoModel: PD16 ClipperFilm Type: 616 film (can be used with 120 film)Condition: Good, works mechanicallyManufactured: 1930sDescription: Antique Agfa-Ansco PD16 Clipper camera. This camera is in good antique condition and works mechanically (not tested with film). The Agfa-Ansco PD16 Clipper was a popular camera during the early 1900s, known for its sleek design and high-quality images. This particular camera is in good condition. It is a unique and rare find for collectors of vintage cameras. The Agfa-Ansco PD16 Clipper takes 616 film, but it can also be used with 120 film with the help of tutorials and guides available online. The PD16 Clipper is one of the first cameras German manufacturer Agfa produced after acquiring American company Ansco. Although it is not a conventional folding camera, the Clipper employs a lens that must first be expanded before use. To do so, simply grab the two extended posts on either side of the lens plate and pull outward until two metal tabs click into place and lock the lens into shooting position. The lens itself is very simple and is pre-focused to cover everything from six feet to infinity. The self-cocking shutter is triggered by the small silver-colored lever with a red plastic end attached next to the lens. The shutter has two speeds: 1/60 of a second and, if you pull out the small metal tab above the lens, bulb (shutter stays open as long as the shutter button is depressed). The camera was produce