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| + | '''''Note:''' The Japanese-made [[Argus Automatic 35]] is a different model'' | ||
| − | The '''Argus Autronic 35''' is a | + | The '''Argus Autronic 35''' is a [[rangefinder camera]] introduced by [[Argus]] in 1960. Even compared to the legendary [[Argus C3 | C3 "brick]]," this a bulkier camera. It features a f/3.5 Cintar lens, [[Compur]] [[leaf shutter]] and built-in [[selenium meter]] that can control exposure automatically. |
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| + | This model (identified by its silver shutter release) was occasionally given a top plate with the names '''Autronic C3'''<ref> The [http://argusinfo.net/Reference/RaritiesProductionCameras.htm Argus rarities page] gives "several thousand" as the production run for these; from Phillip Sterritt's [http://argusinfo.net/ Argus Camera Information Reference Site].</ref> or '''Autronic I'''.<ref>Other variations with even shorter names may appear, but lettering that has rubbed away could be the explanation.</ref> In 1962 the Autronic 35 was updated, and a revised '''[[Argus Autronic I|Autronic I]]''' offered a faster f/2.8 lens (its black shutter button is threaded for a [[cable release]]).<ref>Pgs. 69–72, {{Argomania}}</ref> | ||
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| + | Collectors take note: A mint [https://aadl.org/N025_0880_013 Autronic] will be exhumed from a [https://aadl.org/node/258347 time capsule in Ann Arbor] in 2062. | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
*[http://arguscg.tripod.com/id55.html Argus Autronic Series] at [http://arguscg.tripod.com/index.html Argus Collectors Group] | *[http://arguscg.tripod.com/id55.html Argus Autronic Series] at [http://arguscg.tripod.com/index.html Argus Collectors Group] | ||
| − | + | *[https://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/52517229727/in/pool-camerawiki/ June, 1960, advertisement] in ''Popular Photography'' (Vol. 46, No. 6; pg. 171) showing custom case which stows camera, flash, and extra film. | |
| + | *[https://rdungan.smugmug.com/CameraTests/Argus-Cameras/Argus-Autoronic-35/i-qbzNt4K 19 photos] showing the camera from different angles, by [https://www.flickr.com/photos/126926725@N08/ Robert Dungan] | ||
| + | *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. | ||
| + | *[https://argusmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/6954F8DC-8E66-45F7-9A6A-785513361932 Object record] for an "Autronic C3" and an [https://argusmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/68E7AEB1-FA7B-4D50-B26C-403214903308 early Autronic I] at the [https://argusmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/ Argus Museum online database] | ||
| + | * [https://butkus.org/chinon/argus/argus_autronic_35/argus_autronic_35.htm Argus Autronic 35 PDF manual] at [https://butkus.org/chinon/index.html www.OrphanCameras.com] | ||
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Note: The Japanese-made Argus Automatic 35 is a different model
The Argus Autronic 35 is a rangefinder camera introduced by Argus in 1960. Even compared to the legendary C3 "brick," this a bulkier camera. 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]
Collectors take note: A mint Autronic will be exhumed from a time capsule in Ann Arbor in 2062.
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
- June, 1960, advertisement in Popular Photography (Vol. 46, No. 6; pg. 171) showing custom case which stows camera, flash, and extra film.
- 19 photos showing the camera from different angles, by Robert Dungan
- 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" and an early Autronic I at the Argus Museum online database
- Argus Autronic 35 PDF manual at www.OrphanCameras.com
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