Are Argus cameras worth anything?
Unfortunately, most Argus camera models are not worth a great deal. However, there are a number of less common to very rare models that command a modest to (rarely) very high price. Value will also vary depending on condition and included accessories.
Do they still make Argus cameras?
More recently, the Argus brand has been reestablished and is used on a variety of inexpensive digital cameras made by Argus Camera Company, LLC., located in Inverness, Illinois….Argus (camera company)
| Argus Building | |
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| Industry | Cameras |
| Headquarters | Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
What kind of film does an Argus C3 use?
35MM film
Argus C3, in working condition. The camera is also knows as “the Brick” equipped with a 50mm f/3.5 Cintar anastigmat triplet lens, Speeds from 10 to 300, with “I” and “B” switch, Coupled rangefinder. Interchangeable screw mount lenses (not the same as M42 screw mount) Uses any 35MM film.
What is Argus worth?
Argus: Argus C3
| Average | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Body only | $10-20 | $20-30 |
| With lens | $10-20 | $40-50 |
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What is an Argus C3 camera?
The Argus C3 was a low-priced rangefinder camera mass-produced from 1939 to 1966 by Argus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. The camera sold about 2 million units, making it one of the most popular cameras in history.
How does the Argus C3 work?
The original Argus C was equipped with an uncoupled rangefinder which required the user to manually rotate the lens barrel to match the rangefinder reading, while the C2 coupled the rangefinder to the lens to allow one-step focusing. The C3 added built-in flash synchronization but was otherwise identical to the C2.
What kind of camera is the Argus C3?
Argus C3 is a 35mm film rangefinder camera manufactured by Argus and produced between 1939-1966. The Argus C series had in been called “the brick”. C3 is similar to the C2, but with flash sync attachment holes on left end. Focusing: match the rangefinder images in the rangefinder eyepiece, rangefinder coupled to the lens with a gear
When did the Argus C3 rangefinder come out?
The Argus C3 rangefinder camera was introduced by Argus in 1939. It was a minor revision of the Argus C2, adding flash sync sockets to the side of the camera. However this model became Argus’s runaway success story, staying in production through 1966 with only minor changes.
How hard is it to dismantle an Argus C3?
They call the C3 the ‘Model T’ of cameras, for good reason. Not too complicated inside…I followed the dismantling instructions found at the Argus Collector’s Group website. It involves taking off the leather, so be careful there. All the important screws are under the front leather.
What is the difference between the C2 and the C3?
C3 is similar to the C2, but with flash sync attachment holes on left end. Focusing: match the rangefinder images in the rangefinder eyepiece, rangefinder coupled to the lens with a gear