The Agfa Box 44 is one of my favorite cameras to use.

I have several of this model of camera. These were cheap cameras that were mass produced. I imagine that quality control may not have been stringent and that even when new, there might have been some discernible difference in the photos from one example to the next, among the large numbers of these that were made. Certainly, after over 90 years, there are differences. This particular example makes photos with heavy focus vignetting- sharp in the center, and very soft at the edges of the negative. I think this is an absolutely beautiful effect, and I have put a lot of rolls through this camera. I can easily recognize it on my shelf because of this repair I had to do to the film winder. When I got this, the winder turned freely and did not advance the film. I used too much solder and my repair is not perfect. But I bet it will last as long as any part of this camera will. It works.











