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{{Camera|cameraName = Argus C3
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| dateProduction= 1939 - 1966
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| image = http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3490233287_0361a33b2d_m.jpg
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| image_source = http://www.flickr.com/photos/chreriksen/4385025384/in/pool-camerapedia/
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| image_text = "the brick", image by Ron (Netherlands) {{with permission}}
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| manu = [[Argus]]
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| film = [[35mm]]
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| type = rangefinder
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| emode= Manual
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| metering= -
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| farea= 3 ft. to infinity
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| finder= optical,with superimposed rangefinder
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| mmode= -
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| fmode= rangefinder is coupled to distance control
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| shutter= leaf shutter
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| shutterRange = Bulb, 1/10-1/300
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| lens = Argus Coated Cintar 50mm 1:3.5
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| variants= [[Argus C3 colormatic]], [[Argus Match-Matic C3|Match-Matic]],<br/>Standard, Golden Shield, Argus C33
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| flash = Flash Sync
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| battery = -
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| obp= -
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| storage= -
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| weight = 26.8 oz. (759.8 g)
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| cont= -
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| fcbkt= -
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| speedRange= -
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| flbkt= -
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| WB= -
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| wbbkt= -
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| rearLCD= only for customized version ;-)
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}}
 
The '''Argus C3''' [[rangefinder camera]] followed the [[Argus C2]] in 1939. <br>With the C3, the ''bricks''<ref>"''the brick''" was nickname for the [[Argus C2]] and C3 rangefinder cameras</ref> became America's best-sold [[35mm]] camera series.
 
The '''Argus C3''' [[rangefinder camera]] followed the [[Argus C2]] in 1939. <br>With the C3, the ''bricks''<ref>"''the brick''" was nickname for the [[Argus C2]] and C3 rangefinder cameras</ref> became America's best-sold [[35mm]] camera series.
 
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Revision as of 18:51, 15 December 2010

Argus C3
3490233287_0361a33b2d_m.jpg
"the brick", image by Ron (Netherlands) (Image rights)

Manufacturer: Argus
Date of Production: 1939 - 1966
Variants: Argus C3 colormatic, Match-Matic,
Standard, Golden Shield, Argus C33
Type of Camera: rangefinder

Film type: 35mm
Lens: Argus Coated Cintar 50mm 1:3.5
Shutter: leaf shutter
Shutter speed range: Bulb, 1/10-1/300
Viewfinder: optical,with superimposed rangefinder
ASA/ISO range: -
Flash: Flash Sync
Exposure Modes: Manual
Exposure Metering: -
Focusing areas: 3 ft. to infinity
Continuous Shooting: -
Custom WB: -
Rear LCD monitor: only for customized version ;-)
Image Data Recording: -
Battery: -
Optional Battery Packs: -
Weight: 26.8 oz. (759.8 g)
Dimensions: -

The Argus C3 rangefinder camera followed the Argus C2 in 1939.
With the C3, the bricks[1] became America's best-sold 35mm camera series.

2900970742_facb76b9aa.jpg
C3 with Fujitar 135mm f4.5 lens and clip-on viewfinder accessory lens
by Rick Soloway (Image rights)


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C3 with custom red covering (not original)
image by pretorrien (Image rights)


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1941-1944 model C3 with 7-speed shutter
by siimvahur (Image rights)
3698331924_e5fb2140bd_m.jpg
C3 back
by siimvahur (Image rights)


References

  • ↑ "the brick" was nickname for the Argus C2 and C3 rangefinder cameras


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    Repairs

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