Agfa Billy Compur with Solinar 105mm f/4.5

Agfa Billy Compur with Solinar 105mm f/4.5 - Good Condition | Elegant Art Deco Medium Format Folding Camera

The Agfa Billy Compur (S/N: 46465) is a stunning example of 1930s German precision engineering, combining a beautiful Art Deco aesthetic with professional-grade optics. This premium "Billy" variant is equipped with the highly regarded 105mm f/4.5 Solinar lens, a sophisticated four-element Tessar-type design known for its exceptional sharpness and classic rendering. Housed in a world-class Compur shutter, this folding camera captures large 6x9 cm negatives on standard 120 roll film, offering a level of detail and tonal depth that rivals modern digital systems. Its compact, collapsible design makes it a remarkably portable medium format tool for landscape and travel photographers who appreciate the deliberate, tactile nature of vintage film photography.

Key Features

• Premium Solinar 105mm f/4.5 lens for professional-grade sharpness and contrast

• High-precision Compur shutter with a wide range of manual speeds

• Large 6x9 cm medium format negatives for incredible detail and resolution

• Iconic folding design for maximum portability and bellows protection

• Dual viewfinder system (optical and brilliant finder) for versatile composing

• Elegant all-metal construction with classic chrome and leatherette finishes

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type: Folding Camera

• Film Format: 120 Roll Film (6x9 cm)

• Lens: Agfa Solinar 105mm f/4.5 (S/N: 46465)

• Shutter: Compur (Manual)

• Category: Cameras ▸ Medium Format Camera

• Battery Type: No Battery Required (Fully Mechanical)

Specialist Note "The Agfa Billy Compur (S/N: 46465) is a true 'executive' folding camera from the golden age of Agfa. While many folding cameras of this era used simpler three-element lenses, the Solinar is a significant upgrade, providing the bite and clarity needed for large-scale prints. The Compur shutter is famously reliable and offers much better speed consistency than the basic Vario or Igio shutters found on cheaper models. Shooting 6x9 is a unique experience—the negatives are massive, nearly the size of a modern smartphone screen. It forces you to slow down, compose carefully, and truly enjoy the mechanical soul of photography."

Condition Report Good condition. The camera body (S/N: 46465) shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with its vintage age. The leatherette is intact and the bellows are light-tight. The Solinar 105mm lens is clear, free from fungus or significant haze. The Compur shutter has been tested and fires across the speed range. The folding mechanism operates smoothly and locks securely into place.

What's Included

• Agfa Billy Compur Folding Camera (S/N: 46465)