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| − | The '''[[Argus]] Argoflex E''' | + | The '''[[Argus]] Argoflex E''' is a geared-lens [[TLR]] made from 1940 to 1948, with production interrupted when Argus diverted its resources to WWII military contracts. The [[bakelite]] camera has a pair of 3-element Argus Varex 75mm f4.5 lenses and a [[Wollensak]] shutter. In the postwar 1946-1948 version, the lenses are coated.<ref>{{Argomania}}</ref> |
| − | Most versions of the camera are able to use either [[620 film|620]] or [[120 film]], thanks to a stepped wind | + | Most versions of the camera are able to use either [[620 film|620]] or [[120 film]], thanks to a stepped wind key, despite being labeled "Use 620 only" inside. A few very late models lack this feature. |
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| − | *[ | + | *[https://mattsclassiccameras.com/tlr-box/argus-argoflex-e/ Argoflex E] from [https://mattsclassiccameras.com/ Matt Denton's Classic Camera Collection] |
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/26262745@N08/5484429548/sizes/o/in/pool-1618922@N23/ Wind knob keys: 120/620 versus 620-only types] by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/26262745@N08/ Rick Oleson on Flickr] | *[http://www.flickr.com/photos/26262745@N08/5484429548/sizes/o/in/pool-1618922@N23/ Wind knob keys: 120/620 versus 620-only types] by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/26262745@N08/ Rick Oleson on Flickr] | ||
* [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/argus/argus_argoflex_e/argus_argoflex_e.htm Argoflex E PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com website] | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/argus/argus_argoflex_e/argus_argoflex_e.htm Argoflex E PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com website] | ||
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| Argus Argoflex E (1948) image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
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The Argus Argoflex E is a geared-lens TLR made from 1940 to 1948, with production interrupted when Argus diverted its resources to WWII military contracts. The bakelite camera has a pair of 3-element Argus Varex 75mm f4.5 lenses and a Wollensak shutter. In the postwar 1946-1948 version, the lenses are coated.[1]
Most versions of the camera are able to use either 620 or 120 film, thanks to a stepped wind key, despite being labeled "Use 620 only" inside. A few very late models lack this feature.
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| Prewar version Argoflex E image by Rick Oleson (Image rights) |
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| Post-WWII version omits small knob below viewfinder image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ 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
