Difference between revisions of "Argus Autronic 35"
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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. | 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''' or '''Autronic I'''.<ref> | + | 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 shutter button is black).<ref>Pgs. 69–72, {{Argomania}}</ref> |
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| Autronic 35 - with f3.5 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 shutter button is black).[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
- An October 1960 newspaper clipping has brave talk about the Autronic 35's success; from the Ann Arbor District Library's Argus materials online
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| 1960 advertisement scanned by Nesster (Image rights) |
