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AgfaPhoto.com sells cameras, camcorders, TVs and electronics in Germany
Description About AgfaPhoto On 1 November 2004 the new AgfaPhoto group with headquarters in Leverkusen took over all the activities of the former Consumer Imaging division of the Agfa-Gevaert group: Products for end consumers - such as film - but especially the development, production and marketing of lab equipment, software and consumer goods (particularly photo paper and chemicals) used for the professional development and production of photographic images were part of the AgfaPhotos' core bus
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 30 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 3 registrar changes since Nov 3, 2011 · 1 ownership change since 2008 · last checked Oct 23, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredJan 15, 1996agfaphoto.com was registered on Jan 15, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 5, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 19, 2006 – Apr 2, 2014An AboutUs wiki page described agfaphoto.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 2, 2014 (5 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006
Registrar
MELBOURNE IT, LTD. D/B/A INTERNET NAMES WORLDWIDENov 3, 2011Registrar MELBOURNE IT, LTD. D/B/A INTERNET NAMES WORLDWIDE in the registration data recorded on Nov 3, 2011.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Com LaudeJul 30, 2012 – Sep 13, 2013
Ownership
Ownership recordsJul 8, 2008 – Jun 28, 2026Registration records for agfaphoto.com are held from Jul 8, 2008 to Jun 28, 2026 (111 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Nov 2011 – Aug 2012No nameserver records held, Aug 2012 – Oct 2013Nameservers: agfa.be, uu.netJul 8, 2008 – Nov 3, 2011Registration records listed agfa.be, uu.net nameservers (auth00.ns.be.uu.net, auth50.ns.be.uu.net, dns.agfa.be) for agfaphoto.com from Jul 8, 2008 to Nov 3, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Let's EncryptMay 27, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 (latest)Let's Encrypt issued 3 certificates for agfaphoto.com from May 27, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 22, 2026. Seen in use on Sep 27, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Sep 27, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (22)
Jan 15, 1996Registration: agfaphoto.com was registered on Jan 15, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 5, 2026
Jun 19, 2006 – Apr 2, 2014AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described agfaphoto.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 2, 2014 (5 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “On 1 November 2004 the new AgfaPhoto group with headquarters in Leverkusen took over all the activities of the former Consumer Imaging division of the Agfa-Gevaert group:”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jul 8, 2008 – Jun 28, 2026Ownership: Registration records for agfaphoto.com are held from Jul 8, 2008 to Jun 28, 2026 (111 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jul 8, 2008 – Nov 3, 2011Zone file: Registration records listed agfa.be, uu.net nameservers (auth00.ns.be.uu.net, auth50.ns.be.uu.net, dns.agfa.be) for agfaphoto.com from Jul 8, 2008 to Nov 3, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nov 3, 2011
Automated safety checks
DNS (passed)
HTTPS (passed)
Page metadata (passed)
Security headers (failed)
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Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Jul 1, 2006
“On 1 November 2004 the new AgfaPhoto group with headquarters in Leverkusen took over all the activities of the former Consumer Imaging division of the Agfa-Gevaert group:”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Current AboutUs recordJun 19, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Registrar Com Laude in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for agfaphoto.com, from Jul 30, 2012 to Sep 13, 2013.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
NOM-IQ Ltd dba Com LaudeNOM-IQ Ltd dba Com LaudeNov 14, 2013 – Dec 28, 2022Registrar NOM-IQ Ltd dba Com Laude (IANA 470) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for agfaphoto.com, from Nov 14, 2013 to Dec 28, 2022.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Key-Systems GmbHKey-Systems GmbHMay 24, 2023 – Sep 27, 2026 (latest)Registrar Key-Systems GmbH (IANA 269) in the registration data recorded, first on May 24, 2023 and most recently on Sep 27, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 5, 2026
Ownership change
Jul 30, 2012
The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jul 30, 2012. Who it changed to is in the full report.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
1 ownership change, 2008–2026
Nameservers: agfa.beAug 12, 2012Registration records listed agfa.be nameservers (dns2.agfa.be) for agfaphoto.com from Aug 12, 2012 to Aug 12, 2012.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to agfa.beAug 12, 2012agfaphoto.com's nameservers moved from agfa.be, uu.net to agfa.be at some point between Nov 3, 2011 and Aug 12, 2012. Last seen at agfa.be, uu.net: Nov 3, 2011 (registration record). First seen at agfa.be: Aug 12, 2012 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 9 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.netOct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net (dns2.agfa.be, nsgbr.comlaude.co.uk, nssui.comlaude.ch…) were the nameservers listed for agfaphoto.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.netOct 18, 2013agfaphoto.com's nameservers moved from agfa.be to agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net at some point between Aug 12, 2012 and Oct 18, 2013. Last seen at agfa.be: Aug 12, 2012 (registration record). First seen at agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net: Oct 18, 2013 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 14 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nameservers: agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.netApr 4, 2018 – May 16, 2021Registration records listed agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net nameservers (dns2.agfa.be, nsgbr.comlaude.co.uk, nssui.comlaude.ch…) for agfaphoto.com from Apr 4, 2018 to May 16, 2021. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nlJul 2, 2021 – Dec 28, 2022Registration records listed novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nl nameservers (dns1.novagraaf-dns.com, dns2.novagraaf-dns.net, dns3.novagraaf-dns.nl…) for agfaphoto.com from Jul 2, 2021 to Dec 28, 2022.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nlJul 2, 2021agfaphoto.com's nameservers moved from agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net to novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nl at some point between May 16, 2021 and Jul 2, 2021. Last seen at agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net: May 16, 2021 (registration record). First seen at novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nl: Jul 2, 2021 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 47 days in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: brandshelter.com, brandshelter.de, brandshelter.info, brandshelter.net, brandshelter.usNameservers: brandshelter.com, brandshelter.de, brandshelter.info, brandshelter.net, brandshelter.usMay 24, 2023 – Jun 28, 2026Registration records listed brandshelter.com, brandshelter.de, brandshelter.info, brandshelter.net, brandshelter.us nameservers (ns1.brandshelter.com, ns2.brandshelter.de, ns3.brandshelter.info…) for agfaphoto.com from May 24, 2023 to Jun 28, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to brandshelter.com, brandshelter.de, brandshelter.info, brandshelter.net, brandshelter.usMay 24, 2023agfaphoto.com's nameservers moved from novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nl to brandshelter.com, brandshelter.de, brandshelter.info, brandshelter.net, brandshelter.us at some point between Dec 28, 2022 and May 24, 2023. Last seen at novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nl: Dec 28, 2022 (registration record). First seen at brandshelter.com, brandshelter.de, brandshelter.info, brandshelter.net, brandshelter.us: May 24, 2023 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 5 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileJul 28, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Jul 28, 2026; latest sighting Oct 23, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 23, 2026: ns1.brandshelter.com, ns2.brandshelter.de, ns3.brandshelter.info, ns4.brandshelter.net….Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 23, 2026
Registrar: Registrar MELBOURNE IT, LTD. D/B/A INTERNET NAMES WORLDWIDE in the registration data recorded on Nov 3, 2011.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jul 30, 2012 – Sep 13, 2013Registrar: Registrar Com Laude in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for agfaphoto.com, from Jul 30, 2012 to Sep 13, 2013.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jul 30, 2012Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jul 30, 2012. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Aug 12, 2012Zone file: Registration records listed agfa.be nameservers (dns2.agfa.be) for agfaphoto.com from Aug 12, 2012 to Aug 12, 2012.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Aug 12, 2012Zone file: agfaphoto.com's nameservers moved from agfa.be, uu.net to agfa.be at some point between Nov 3, 2011 and Aug 12, 2012. Last seen at agfa.be, uu.net: Nov 3, 2011 (registration record). First seen at agfa.be: Aug 12, 2012 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 9 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net (dns2.agfa.be, nsgbr.comlaude.co.uk, nssui.comlaude.ch…) were the nameservers listed for agfaphoto.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Oct 18, 2013Zone file: agfaphoto.com's nameservers moved from agfa.be to agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net at some point between Aug 12, 2012 and Oct 18, 2013. Last seen at agfa.be: Aug 12, 2012 (registration record). First seen at agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net: Oct 18, 2013 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 14 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nov 14, 2013 – Dec 28, 2022Registrar: Registrar NOM-IQ Ltd dba Com Laude (IANA 470) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for agfaphoto.com, from Nov 14, 2013 to Dec 28, 2022.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Apr 4, 2018 – May 16, 2021Zone file: Registration records listed agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net nameservers (dns2.agfa.be, nsgbr.comlaude.co.uk, nssui.comlaude.ch…) for agfaphoto.com from Apr 4, 2018 to May 16, 2021. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 2, 2021 – Dec 28, 2022Zone file: Registration records listed novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nl nameservers (dns1.novagraaf-dns.com, dns2.novagraaf-dns.net, dns3.novagraaf-dns.nl…) for agfaphoto.com from Jul 2, 2021 to Dec 28, 2022.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 2, 2021Zone file: agfaphoto.com's nameservers moved from agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net to novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nl at some point between May 16, 2021 and Jul 2, 2021. Last seen at agfa.be, comlaude.ch, comlaude.co.uk, comlaude.net: May 16, 2021 (registration record). First seen at novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nl: Jul 2, 2021 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 47 days in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
May 24, 2023 – Sep 27, 2026Registrar: Registrar Key-Systems GmbH (IANA 269) in the registration data recorded, first on May 24, 2023 and most recently on Sep 27, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 5, 2026
May 24, 2023 – Jun 28, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed brandshelter.com, brandshelter.de, brandshelter.info, brandshelter.net, brandshelter.us nameservers (ns1.brandshelter.com, ns2.brandshelter.de, ns3.brandshelter.info…) for agfaphoto.com from May 24, 2023 to Jun 28, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
May 24, 2023Zone file: agfaphoto.com's nameservers moved from novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nl to brandshelter.com, brandshelter.de, brandshelter.info, brandshelter.net, brandshelter.us at some point between Dec 28, 2022 and May 24, 2023. Last seen at novagraaf-dns.com, novagraaf-dns.eu, novagraaf-dns.net, novagraaf-dns.nl: Dec 28, 2022 (registration record). First seen at brandshelter.com, brandshelter.de, brandshelter.info, brandshelter.net, brandshelter.us: May 24, 2023 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 5 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
May 27, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 3 certificates for agfaphoto.com from May 27, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 22, 2026. Seen in use on Sep 27, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Sep 27, 2026
Jun 19, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Jul 28, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Jul 28, 2026; latest sighting Oct 23, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 23, 2026: ns1.brandshelter.com, ns2.brandshelter.de, ns3.brandshelter.info, ns4.brandshelter.net….Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 23, 2026
Domain registered Jan 15, 1996 — 30 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Key-Systems GmbH — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Jul 28, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for agfaphoto.com.
checked Sep 30, 2026
The live front page reads as an online shop that sells products, mainly for the public as customers.
We withhold an authority number until independent evidence (global rank, link-graph presence) has accrued. The facts we do have about this site are shown below — we'd rather say “not enough signals yet” than invent a low score.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 72 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 72 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
Missing DMARC (mild)
What agfaphoto.com said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
On 1 November 2004 the new AgfaPhoto group with headquarters in Leverkusen took over all the activities of the former Consumer Imaging division of the Agfa-Gevaert group:
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.