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Agfa Viking Dial

Jardila69

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Good morning guys,

Does anyone know how this dial works? Or can refer me to a site where I can learn how it works? This is my new Agfa Viking that the only thing I don’t know how to work is that. Thanks in advance and I hope you have a wonderful day full of good pictures. =)
 

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It is only a reference for the DoF.; and it was in most AGFA cameras of the era. It only serves the purpose of informing you, I rarely use it.

The outside ring rotates; you match the distance to the f/number and the lines tell you the front and back focusing distances that DoF can achieve.
e.g at f/11 and 10m infinity should be "in focus".

As reference: http://www.rolandandcaroline.co.uk/isoletteii/dof.html
 
Awesome! Thanks a lot, now I know all the tools of my new toy!!!!
 
PS The bellows is usually the weakest point of these cameras, check for light leaks
I belive Sandeha Lynch sells replacements