Agfa Silette-L with meter,PROTOTYPE??

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Author Message   Jamlinh Tinkerer Username: Jamlinh Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 10:54 am:        I was trying to find out about this camera I found today for my collection and well not having a easy time. ALL the Silette-L cameras I find are different then this one. I found something called a prototype that looked like it but not sure. it has a light meter built in (behind the agfa door) and is stamped made in Germany on the back. Inside it is marked with what I think is a SN of HD3200 and a sticker on the door inside that says Agfa Isopan Agfacolor. My question is what exactly is this camera and does the number tell you anything ? This is my first agfa and is very nice and clean and appears operational.Anyone give some info about this particular camera and did I get ripped off at $75USD or a good deal thanks [IMG]http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/jcmurp/PICT0003-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/jcmurp/PICT0004-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/jcmurp/PICT0005-1.jpg[/IMG]   Barnum Tinkerer Username: Barnum Post Number: 78 Registered: 10-2007 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 11:44 am:        Hi! To my knowledge there are four Silette-L cameras with the lm behind a door or flap. Circa 1956-8. From 1957 there was a large dial on the top plate. From 1958, no small aperture in the door/flap,& this is wider. Synch post can be to left or right of the lens I would doubt yours is a prototype. If I am correct in thinking this, then I would say you paid over the odds for it. Latest book price I know of is around $35. In the real world,you can find them at boot sales/flea markets for around £5 Regards

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