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− | The '''Argus A-Four''' is a plastic and aluminum [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]] made in the USA by [[Argus]], from 1953 - 1956<ref>{{McKeown}}</ref>. | + | The '''Argus A-Four''' (styled "argus a-four" on the camera) is a plastic and aluminum [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]] made in the USA by [[Argus]], from 1953 - 1956<ref>{{McKeown}}</ref>. |
It features a 4-speed shutter (+B) with [[flash sync]] made by [[Gauthier]]<ref>The [[AGC|Gauthier logo]] is printed on the barrel</ref>, and a 44mm f3.5 focusing Argus Cintar lens, stopping to f22<ref>[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/argus/argus_a-four/argus_a-four.htm instruction manual]</ref>. | It features a 4-speed shutter (+B) with [[flash sync]] made by [[Gauthier]]<ref>The [[AGC|Gauthier logo]] is printed on the barrel</ref>, and a 44mm f3.5 focusing Argus Cintar lens, stopping to f22<ref>[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/argus/argus_a-four/argus_a-four.htm instruction manual]</ref>. | ||
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+ | Accessories available for the camera included the Argus 76 flash unit, which plugs directly into the camera and continues the same horizontal line pattern of the camera body, and a leather eveready case. The camera also includes a standard cable release socket on the lens, and tripod socket on the base of the camera. | ||
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The Argus A-Four (styled "argus a-four" on the camera) is a plastic and aluminum 35mm viewfinder camera made in the USA by Argus, from 1953 - 1956[1]. It features a 4-speed shutter (+B) with flash sync made by Gauthier[2], and a 44mm f3.5 focusing Argus Cintar lens, stopping to f22[3].
Accessories available for the camera included the Argus 76 flash unit, which plugs directly into the camera and continues the same horizontal line pattern of the camera body, and a leather eveready case. The camera also includes a standard cable release socket on the lens, and tripod socket on the base of the camera.
Argus a-four (strap not original) image by Tarn McDaddo (Image rights) |
With flash unit and eveready case image by Tarn McDaddo (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ McKeown
- ↑ The Gauthier logo is printed on the barrel
- ↑ instruction manual
Links
- A-Four manual on Mike Butkus' site
- Argus A-four, amongst others, at The Argus Camera Information Reference Site