Agfa Clack Medium Format Camera

[holgaguy]

I had a little trouble as to which forum I should post about this camera. It's a simple box camera that takes 120 film. The Lens type Single element meniscus lens with an focal range for 1-3 meter and from 3 meters -infinity. It has a curved back plate so the big 6x9 shots are in focus even around the sides ( unlike the Holga ) I saw some photos on line that were taken with one of these and they were so clear and wonderful. I have been looking for a medium format camera which will take no Lomo type photos. For those time I want a good quality pic but a biger format than 35mm. I did not want to go with a TLR because i want all the quick shot features the holga has but with high quality. If anyone knows anything about the Agfa Clack ( called the WEEKENDER in th US) please give me some info. Here are some links to site about the Clack

http://www.rolandandcaroline.co.uk/clack/clack.html
This one has info about it

http://www.klein-aber-fein.de/zeitraum/english/geclacktes-01.htm
This one has some great photos taken with a Clack

http://kosara.net/photo/lochlomo.html
This site is how to set it up for pinhole use
Thanks
holgaguy

 

[bmattock]

The Clack was sold mostly in Europe - in the US, it was sold as the "Weekender," but it was the same camera. It has a built-in yellow filter, a very nice touch. I looked at the photos on the link you provided - I have a hard time believing that they were produced by a Clack, but I suppose it is possible. Nice photos.

Here are some nice examples from someone else, shot on Agfa APX 100

http://imparcial.wanadooadsl.net/fotosagfaclack.htm

It also apparently has a cable release (standard) and a tripod bush, which is a bit unusual for a bakelite cheap camera.

If you want a box camera that is capable of high-quality images, one to consider is the Zeiss Baby Tengor.

 

[john neal]

Holgaguy,

If you would like a Clack send me a PM I have a mint one with a leather case that I would be happy to part with as it never gets used. It was originally supplied by one of the top photo shops in London, but i don't know who originally bought it.

They are great 6x9 shooters - I have had 3 or 4 over the years, and they often produce stunning results.

 

[candie]

hello holgaguy!

i also was interested in a agfa clack - till i found a agfa click in the bay. its an interesting "toy". now my first roll will be ready in about one week. if you are interested in, i will share them here in the forum.
i like the easy handling with the camera - many folks ask me what it is (real camera or digital, does it work) - i'm waiting for the pics
but i'm not sure if the camera makes high quality pics - also depends on the person behind the camera.

greetings from austria
candie

 

[john_s]

Even (at least some of) the Box Brownies took good photos in good enough light. Small aperture lenses don't have to be complicated or expensive. I was shocked 35 years ago, when the Brownie was already passé, when a friend and I took photos in the mountains. I had a brand new Nikkormat with f2/50mm, and he had Kodacolor in his standard model Brownie. His prints looked very good indeed, although they were small. Around that time the Instamatic (24mm square on 35mm film) was popular, and the industry was getting people used to lower quality images. As much as I hate to say it, it's only with digital that the quality of ordinary people's photos are getting better.

I had a Clack in the mid 1950s. It looked so much cooler than the Box Brownie. It had two aperture settings, and a closeup setting. I think it might have had a tripod mounting hole, but I'm not sure. My pictures weren't so great though: it is the person behind the camera.

 

[eric]

I used to have 2 of them. I have one if you are interested. I have at least one fake leather case with it (need to find it).

I am doing some spring cleaning...selling off a Cambo 4x5 and other camera gear I'm not using. Sadly, the Clack is one of them.

 

[candie]

Hello!
Here are some shots with my agfa clack - enjoy it.

greetings candie

 

[mmikaoj]

the only thing not to like about the Clack is that the shutterspeed is around 1/30 of a second.. Makes it a bit hard to use without a tripod

 

[holgaguy]

Wonderful photos Candie It was very much worth the wait.
Thanks
holgaguy