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in the mid 1970s [[Argus]] attempted to capture some of the demand created by Kodak's [[Instamatic#110_pocket_cassette_film | Pocket Instamatic]] series for [[110 film]]. Various models were rebadged from overseas suppliers; and picking up from Argus's "[[Argus 164k Carefree | Carefree]]" branding, the name '''Pocket Carefree 110''' was used on several. | in the mid 1970s [[Argus]] attempted to capture some of the demand created by Kodak's [[Instamatic#110_pocket_cassette_film | Pocket Instamatic]] series for [[110 film]]. Various models were rebadged from overseas suppliers; and picking up from Argus's "[[Argus 164k Carefree | Carefree]]" branding, the name '''Pocket Carefree 110''' was used on several. | ||
| − | One version made in Japan features an orange square shutter release, and advances film using a bottom slider. It accepts [[flashcubes]. | + | One version made in Japan features an orange square shutter release, and advances film using a bottom slider. It accepts [[flashcubes]]. Seemingly-related models may be labeled '''C10''' or '''Electronic Argus C40'''. |
Several models have a round white shutter release, a red stripe beside the Argus name, and advance film with a large knurled thumbwheel. One where the thumbwheel reads '''110 Carefree Pocket Camera''' accepts flashcubes. Examples of this version may be marked "Made in British Hong Kong." A lookalike '''110 Carefree 2 Pocket Camera''' accepts [[Flashbulbs#Flipflash | Flip Flash]]. Examples of this may be marked "Made in Taiwan." The Henry Gambino book Argomania illustrates a third variation with a [[hot shoe]] for electronic flash.<ref>Page 140, {{Argomania}}</ref> | Several models have a round white shutter release, a red stripe beside the Argus name, and advance film with a large knurled thumbwheel. One where the thumbwheel reads '''110 Carefree Pocket Camera''' accepts flashcubes. Examples of this version may be marked "Made in British Hong Kong." A lookalike '''110 Carefree 2 Pocket Camera''' accepts [[Flashbulbs#Flipflash | Flip Flash]]. Examples of this may be marked "Made in Taiwan." The Henry Gambino book Argomania illustrates a third variation with a [[hot shoe]] for electronic flash.<ref>Page 140, {{Argomania}}</ref> | ||
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| + | There is also a '''Carefree 110F''' and similar '''Argus 400''' whose design seems unrelated to the others above. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[https://aadl.org/argus_pocket_carefree_110_outfit Pocket Carefree 110] in its box, at the [http://oldnews.aadl.org/node/204921 Ann Arbor District Library collection of Argus materials] | *[https://aadl.org/argus_pocket_carefree_110_outfit Pocket Carefree 110] in its box, at the [http://oldnews.aadl.org/node/204921 Ann Arbor District Library collection of Argus materials] | ||
| + | *Numerous [https://argusmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search_criteria=110&searchButton=Search&only_images=on 110 camera items] (including the [[Argus Palmatic]] series) are found in the [https://argusmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/ Argus Museum collection database] | ||
[[Category:Argus]] | [[Category:Argus]] | ||
[[Category:110 film]] | [[Category:110 film]] | ||
Revision as of 22:30, 14 June 2021
in the mid 1970s Argus attempted to capture some of the demand created by Kodak's Pocket Instamatic series for 110 film. Various models were rebadged from overseas suppliers; and picking up from Argus's " Carefree" branding, the name Pocket Carefree 110 was used on several.
One version made in Japan features an orange square shutter release, and advances film using a bottom slider. It accepts flashcubes. Seemingly-related models may be labeled C10 or Electronic Argus C40.
Several models have a round white shutter release, a red stripe beside the Argus name, and advance film with a large knurled thumbwheel. One where the thumbwheel reads 110 Carefree Pocket Camera accepts flashcubes. Examples of this version may be marked "Made in British Hong Kong." A lookalike 110 Carefree 2 Pocket Camera accepts Flip Flash. Examples of this may be marked "Made in Taiwan." The Henry Gambino book Argomania illustrates a third variation with a hot shoe for electronic flash.[1]
There is also a Carefree 110F and similar Argus 400 whose design seems unrelated to the others above.
Notes
- ↑ Page 140, 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
- Pocket Carefree 110 in its box, at the Ann Arbor District Library collection of Argus materials
- Numerous 110 camera items (including the Argus Palmatic series) are found in the Argus Museum collection database
