Is Argus C3 a good camera?

Is Argus C3 a good camera?

All said and done, the Argus C3 is a fun camera to take with you for informal snap shots, and as a conversation piece, but I’d save the serious stuff for better cameras like the olympus SP 35, or if you like really old cameras, the Kodak Retina. I’m giving ‘the brick’ one thumb up for use, and two thumbs up for looks!

What is C3 on a camera?

C3 = manual mode shutter at 1/50th and ISO at 1600, aperture to be set based on light (for video).

What film does 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.

Are old 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.

Are Argus Cameras good?

This is an excellent camera and has been for the past 90 years. Simple and durable. Takes great pictures and a blast to use. On a sunny day just stick in 100ISO film, set it to f:16, 1/125, focus to infinity and you’ll have the fastest camera in the world.

When did the Argus C3 come out?

October 1939
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….Argus C3.

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How do I identify my Argus camera?

A. Serial number: on a label inside above the film window in the format “No. nnnnnn” where nnnnnn is between 1037 and 211589 with no suffix. The range 1037 – 211589 is per published information.

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.

What kind of lens does an Argus camera use?

The camera came equipped with a 50mm f/3.5 Cintar anastigmat triplet lens. The lenses were made under contract by Bausch & Lomb, Ilex, and Graf Optical, which was taken over by Argus in 1939, with varying quality. The series began in 1938 with the Argus C, equipped with a rangefinder which was not coupled to the lens.

What is the C3 camera made of?

The C3 was constructed primarily of Bakelite plastic and metal castings. The design featured an unusual but simple diaphragm shutter built into the camera body, so the camera could make use of interchangeable lenses without the need for a complex focal plane shutter.