Agfa Karat IV

The Agfa Karat IV is the last and most feature laden of the Karat series.   Produced from 1950 to 1956 in at least four variations with the  Solinar 50/2.8, Solagon 50/2.0, Xenon 50/2.0, and Apotar 50/3.5. This one has the Solagon lens and a Prontor -SVS shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/300.

The chrome button on the left front of the body collapses the lens back into the body.  Pushing it again releases the spring to extend the lens

The Karat IV has an unusual non-ratcheted top right lever advance, which you pull towards you rather than away from you.

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