Argus 260 Automatic
The 260 Automatic is a sturdy, metal built viewfinder camera for 126 cartridges from Argus, manufactured starting 1964 by Mamiya.[1]
This is one of the more sophisticated cameras one could buy for 126 films because it has an automatic exposure system based on a selenium cell. This also indicates under exposure by showing a red light in the viewfinder.
For darker situations AG1 flashbulbs can be used under the flip-up cover. The eject knob can be found on the backside of the camera. (The later Argus 264 Instant Load would switch to flashcubes.)
The Selenium cell controls the aperture in combination with only one shutter speed.
The lens is a coated Cintar and focusing ring has indications in meters and feet. Power for the flashbulbs comes from 2 size N batteries. These are not necessary for normal operation, the selenium cell does not need a battery.
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Notes
- ↑ Page 129, Gambino, Henry J. Argomania: A Look At Argus Cameras and the Company That Made Them. Doylestown, PA: Aeone Communications 2005. ISBN 0-9770507-0-X. There is nonetheless a curious styling similarity to the Halina Simplette EE Automatic.
Links
- Object record for a 260 Automatic, at the Argus Museum collection database
