Difference between revisions of "Argus Autronic 35"
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*Argus president Clint Harris [https://aadl.org/node/219037 thinks the Autronic 35 will help the company "recovery"], page 2 of the Dec–Jan 1959–60 ''Argus Eyes'' company newsletter; from the Ann Arbor District Library's [http://oldnews.aadl.org/node/204921 Argus materials online] | *Argus president Clint Harris [https://aadl.org/node/219037 thinks the Autronic 35 will help the company "recovery"], page 2 of the Dec–Jan 1959–60 ''Argus Eyes'' company newsletter; from the Ann Arbor District Library's [http://oldnews.aadl.org/node/204921 Argus materials online] | ||
* A January 1960 [https://aadl.org/node/204331 ''Ann Arbor News'' clipping] notes the introduction of the Autronic 35; and one from October has [https://aadl.org/node/204347 brave talk about its success]; from the Ann Arbor District Library's archives. | * A January 1960 [https://aadl.org/node/204331 ''Ann Arbor News'' clipping] notes the introduction of the Autronic 35; and one from October has [https://aadl.org/node/204347 brave talk about its success]; from the Ann Arbor District Library's archives. | ||
| − | + | *[https://argusmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/6954F8DC-8E66-45F7-9A6A-785513361932 Object record] for an "Autronic C3" at the [https://argusmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/ Argus Museum online database] | |
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| Autronic 35 - with f/3.5 lens image by John Kratz (Image rights) |
Note: The Japanese-made Argus Automatic 35 is a different model
The Argus Autronic 35 is a heavy rangefinder camera introduced by Argus in 1960. It features a f/3.5 Cintar lens, Compur leaf shutter and built-in selenium meter that can control exposure automatically.
This model (identified by its silver shutter release) was occasionally given a top plate with the names Autronic C3[1] or Autronic I.[2] In 1962 the Autronic 35 was updated, and a revised Autronic I offered a faster f/2.8 lens (its black shutter button is threaded for a cable release).[3]
Notes
- ↑ The Argus rarities page gives "several thousand" as the production run for these; from Phillip Sterritt's Argus Camera Information Reference Site.
- ↑ Other variations with even shorter names may appear, but lettering that has rubbed away could be the explanation.
- ↑ Pgs. 69–72, 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
Links
- Argus Autronic Series at Argus Collectors Group
- Argus president Clint Harris thinks the Autronic 35 will help the company "recovery", page 2 of the Dec–Jan 1959–60 Argus Eyes company newsletter; from the Ann Arbor District Library's Argus materials online
- A January 1960 Ann Arbor News clipping notes the introduction of the Autronic 35; and one from October has brave talk about its success; from the Ann Arbor District Library's archives.
- Object record for an "Autronic C3" at the Argus Museum online database
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| 1960 advertisement scanned by Nesster (Image rights) |
