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The camera offers a limited range of shutter speeds from 1/250th to 1/15th second. A [[Selenium meter | selenium photocell]] enables shutter-priority autoexposure, although manual aperture control of the 45mm f/2.8 lens is available. | The camera offers a limited range of shutter speeds from 1/250th to 1/15th second. A [[Selenium meter | selenium photocell]] enables shutter-priority autoexposure, although manual aperture control of the 45mm f/2.8 lens is available. | ||
| − | The camera's actual manufacturer is presumed to be Japanese,<ref>Page 74, {{McKeown12}}</ref> although we aren't aware of a source identifying them specifically. At this time Mansfield (and so, Argus) had a relationship with [[Mamiya]], e.g. in the case of the [[Mansfield Eye-Tronic]]; or the [[Argus (SLR)]]—also a product without a | + | The camera's actual manufacturer is presumed to be Japanese,<ref>Page 74, {{McKeown12}}</ref> although we aren't aware of a source identifying them specifically. At this time Mansfield (and so, Argus) had a relationship with [[Mamiya]], e.g. in the case of the [[Mansfield Eye-Tronic]]; or the [[Argus (SLR)]]—also a product without a distinguishing model number. However [[Yamato]] was the maker of the [[Mansfield Skylark]] from this era, and the concurrent [[Argus A-5]] bears more resemblance to that. |
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| An Argus of obscure origin image by Jim Clarke (Image rights) |
Note: the Argus Autronics are different cameras.
The camera labeled simply Argus Automatic on its front and top is named in its manual as "Argus Automatic 35" (and also as "electric eye 35mm"). This is a simple scale focus model from the era when Argus had been merged with Mansfield Industries of Chigago. The Argus Museum dates it to 1963–66.[1]
The camera offers a limited range of shutter speeds from 1/250th to 1/15th second. A selenium photocell enables shutter-priority autoexposure, although manual aperture control of the 45mm f/2.8 lens is available.
The camera's actual manufacturer is presumed to be Japanese,[2] although we aren't aware of a source identifying them specifically. At this time Mansfield (and so, Argus) had a relationship with Mamiya, e.g. in the case of the Mansfield Eye-Tronic; or the Argus (SLR)—also a product without a distinguishing model number. However Yamato was the maker of the Mansfield Skylark from this era, and the concurrent Argus A-5 bears more resemblance to that.
Notes
- ↑ Object record 2016.1.381 and 2016.1.309 at the Argus museum database.
- ↑ Page 74, McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover).
Links
- Argus Automatic 35 manual from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Object number 2016.1.309 entry at the Argus Musem database shows several photographs of an Argus Automatic.
- Material relating to the Automatic 35 at the Ann Arbor Argus museum's artifact database
