Argus C3 - Wikipedia
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 over 2.2 million units, making it one of the most popular American cameras in history.
Argus - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia
2024年10月8日 · President Charles Verschoor saw a business opportunity to branch out into a bakelite 35mm camera as well. The first Argus, the Argus A, resulted from a patent that the company received in 1936, and its surprisingly affordable cost made it a great success.
Argus A - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia
2023年7月31日 · Possibly the most important 35mm American camera, the Argus A was largely responsible for popularizing the 135 format in the United States. Produced in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 1936 to 1941 by the company still called International Research Corporation, the original price of $12.50 insured its great popularity.
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2024年4月4日 · True to nickname, the C3 is quite brick-shaped; heavy and hard to hold, but surprisingly compact for a budget 35mm camera from the period. Indeed, for a small, low-priced camera, it has a decent range of features, allowing professional results from a well-adjusted, competently used example.
Argus A c.1938-1948 – William B. Cavanaugh Collection
The Argus A was one of the first American-made 35 mm cameras and helped popularize this film format in the United States. Cheaper than the German Leica, the Argus was the most common 35mm camera sold in America until the Kodak 35. 35mm Film …
Argus A - Camerapedia
Possibly the most important 35mm American camera. The Argus A was largely responsible for popularizing the 135 format in the U.S.. Produced by Argus in Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1936 to 1941. The original price was $12.50. The camera featured a collapsible 50mm F4.5 lens and a bakelite body. The...
The Elemental Argus A: The modest camera that put 35mm on …
2020年2月28日 · The humble Bakelite bodied Argus A was not, as some have claimed, the first American made 35mm still camera—it was preceded by the rare Missouri-made Smith of 1912, and the Simplex and Tourist Multiple, both introduced in 1914.
Argus C3 - Vintage Camera Lab
2013年2月11日 · Argus C3 Overview. Quite simply, the Argus C3 is one of the best-selling 35mm cameras in history. Aptly nicknamed “The Brick” for its size, shape, and weight, the C3 was wildly popular for much of its 27 year production run due to its simplicity, rugged dependability, and relatively low price.
Argus A - Vintage Camera Lab
2014年3月3日 · The Argus A is a simple viewfinder camera introduced by Argus in 1936 that played a significant role in popularizing the use of 35mm film in the United States.
Argus A, 35mm camera, c1936 - Camera Museum
The Argus A is a departure from this philosophy and is a very reasonable attempt to produce a 35mm camera for the mass market. The main body is manufactured from an early thermosetting plastic known as "Bakelite" and exhibits some very art deco styling influences.