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	Argus C3
		The Argus C differed from both the C-2 and the C-3 as its rangefinder was not coupled to the lens.
		A photographer shooting an Argus C would use the rangefinder to determine the distance from the film plane to the subject and then set the focus by setting the calibrated lens to the same distance setting.
		The Argus C-3 was the first brick to feature its own flash unit, with attached to the left side of the camera by way of two sockets into which the prongs of the flashbulb gun were inserted.
	jsurp.tripod.com /id6.html (1033 words)

	Argus Letters
		After my twin brother and I were born, dad bought one of the marvels of 35mm photography in 1953, the famous and ubiquitous Argus C3 Bakelite "brick." We lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, not all that far from where it was made.
		It's what most parents have done during this century: buy a new camera as soon as the first ankle-biter is hatched to document for all posterity the antics of their proud progeny.
		The slide mounts are marked with apertures, shutter speeds and the ones taken using a flash have the focus distance as well.
	www.cameraquest.com /argc3let.htm (1856 words)

	Matt's Cameras: Argus C3
		The C3 is more versatile than you would think at first glance; the lenses are actually interchangable and you could realistically build a kit around the Brick.
		This 'fixed' C3 isn't as pretty now as the other one - not that it was to begin with - but it works much better now, and takes great pictures.
		My chief complaints about the C3 are the tiny viewfinder and rangefinder windows, and the fact that my finger always seems to get in the way of the shutter lever, which is right on the front of the camera where I'm used to gripping it.
	homepage.mac.com /mattdenton/photo/cameras/argus_c3.html (828 words)

	cameras;: Argus C3; - from the other Martin Taylor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Argus C3 As one of the best selling cameras ever the C3 can be found very easily in the US and very cheaply at that.
		To use the brick is to take a step back in time and the C3 was far from a point and shoot; it takes some education and knowledge to get an accurate shot out of the brick but hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic, American amateurs tried and many succeeded.
		The C3 was never cutting edge technology even when first released but after a few years of production it was starting to look very dated especially in comparison to some of the competing models coming from Germany and Japan with built in light meters and even some with early forms of auto-exposure.
	www.theothermartintaylor.com /moveabletype/archives/cameras/000009.html (1189 words)

	About Argus Cameras (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Argus, and its famous Model C3 35mm camera, has had considerable historical influence on the photographic industry.
		It was manufactured in 1938 and was the first of the distinctively shaped, square-cornered, range finder cameras which were popularly referred to as the "Brick." The Argus Model C3, also of the "Brick" design, followed in 1939 and remained the best-selling 35mm camera in the world for almost three decades.
		Argus has produced many different camera models over the years and even expanded into movie cameras, movie projectors, and 35mm slide projectors.
	www.arguscamera.com /about.htm (300 words)

	Argust 4th
		Both were taken on my C3 of which I didn't know even existed until a month ago.
		Union United Methodist Church, Wilkesboro, NC was taken using the Argus AF mounted on a Yashica ST-7 grip/tripod, sitting on the hood of my car (engine off!) using Kodak 100 film.
		These were taken with an Argus C-44 (first time I used it) and, to the best of my recall, Walgreens film, ASA 200.
	www.merrillphoto.com /argust4.htm (1487 words)

	Favorite Classics / Argus C3
		Argus C3 Argus C3 by Kar Yan Mak
		Argus even warns you in the manual to not put your fingers there or else it'll ruin the exposure.
		Secondly there is the Argus C3 Match-Matic (1958-66) which is basically a facelift of the C3 with a two tone finish.
	www.kyphoto.com /classics/argus.html (473 words)

	Argus Camera Photo Exhibition
		This is an exhibition of photographs taken with Argus cameras.
		To submit photos, you must be a member of the Argus Collectors Group (ACG).
		C3 standard with 135 mm Soligor and stand-alone tripod.
	www.geocities.com /SoHo/Palette/6300 (680 words)

	Argus C3, 35mm camera, c1936 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Argus C3 (aka - the Brick), 35mm rangefinder camera, c1939+
		The Argus C2 and C3 are often referred to as the "Brick", a sobriquet earned largely due to it's, to put it politely, linear styling and significantly reinforced by its not inconsiderable weight.
		The C3 shares the same sprocket system as the earlier Argus A and like the A series enjoyed a long production run, remaining largely unchanged from 1939 to 1966.
	licm.org.uk /livingImage/ArgusC3.html (138 words)

	Mark O'Brien's Argus Cameras Main page
		There is a group for Argus collectors (well, why not?) and of course, they have a very useful web site.
		In Feb. 2000, I finally bought a C3 Match-Matic, and in 2001 a friend gave me the one he bought new in 1958 or 1959, complete with meter (still works!) and the flash unit.
		Argus goofed when they tried to "automate" the camera, as the numbers are meaningless without the manual, especially if the selenium meter isn't working.
	www-personal.umich.edu /~mfobrien/arguspage.html (877 words)

	Rangefinderforum.com - Argus C3 Fans ?
		Not inherently different in image quality from the C3, sharing the same body and lens (where would be the difference, then?) The Matchmatic of course had a selenium meter mounted on an accessory shoe, by which you would derive a number to correspond to the correct exposure.
		Argus also made the same style meter calibrated for the f/ stop - shutter speed system.
		I mean it is the most sold camera from 1939 to 1966, and is supposed to be the main reason we all shoot with the 35mm format.
	www.rangefinderforum.com /forums/showthread.php?t=5862 (1448 words)

	Argus C3 Standard
		Your new Argus C3 has many fine features that put it in an advanced class, yet the Argus system of Color-Matic settings will give you beautiful color slides or fl-and-white pictures your very first try.
		Your C3 has a complete range or adjustments for all types of pictures, but if you like, it can be pre-set and used as easily as a box camera.
		All types of film may be taken to your Argus dealer for processing.
	jsurp.tripod.com /c3stdmanual (860 words)

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		Argus, Argoflex E Bakelite TLR (postwar) w/75mm f4.5 Varex, in case (focus hood is a little difficult to open) #883xxx (9+)
		Argus, C3 Postwar (7-speed) w/50mm f3.5 Cintar, in case #527xxx (9)
		Argus, C4 (Geiss converted) outfit w/50mm f2.8 Cintar, 100mm f4.5 Tele-Lithagon, Bower Tele-Wide Briteline finder, hood, strap, in eveready case.
	www.ritzcam.com /catalog/index.php?category_id=40 (1174 words)

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		I used this for many years, but it was not until 9th grade in high school that I became seriously interested in photography.
		It has a 50mm f2.8 Cintar lens and is much sharper than the Argus C3.
		So I typically would be armed with the Argus C4 for slides and the Rollei for fl and white.
	www.roger-russell.com /cameras/cameras.htm (1641 words)

	Kodak Regent
		The Kodak 35 was introduced in 1938, a rather late follow-on for the mid-level 35mm market after Kodak had established that there was a market with the introduction of the 1934 Retina.
		Argus had introduced the A and C3, bricklike cameras that had none of the style of the early Kodak Retinas, but were much cheaper and Kodak needed to compete in that market.
		The Argus C3 and Kodak 35RF must have competed for the 'Most Unlovely' award.
	www.prairienet.org /b-wallen/BN_Photo/Kodak35_1.htm (115 words)

	Collector's Corner: Collectible Cameras & Harry Potter
		In two recent auctions for an Argus C3 Matchmatic 35mm camera, one auction ended with a winning bid of $10, the other ended at over $90.
		As a matter of fact, they are both so rectangular in appearance that any C3 is known simply as the "Brick" in camera collecting circles.
		You see, the Argus C3 Matchmatic has a very visible a role in the second Harry Potter movie.
	www.auctionbytes.com /cab/abu/y203/m02/abu0088/s06 (680 words)

	The Classic Camera Argus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Argus C3 an early 35mm model was launched in 1939, continued by 1966.
		A high grade Argus C44 was launched In 1956, which was the latest model of Argus C series.
		The lens is Argus Coated Cinter 50mm F3.5.
	www.cosmonet.org /camera/argus_e.htm (97 words)

	February 28, 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In addition to refining the line of products to match consumer needs, Argus has created application-specific packaging and has worked hard to ensure the message on the packaging to be consistent with the capability of the product contained within.
		In 1939, Argus expanded its line of cameras and introduced the C3 --affectionately referred to as the "Brick"--which remains best selling camera model in history at 3,000,000 units.
		However, during the Korean Conflict, Argus regained its position as the leading supplier of cameras to American servicemen--in addition, Argus became the leading supplier of binoculars, periscopes and gun sights to the U.S. Army.
	www.arguscamera.com /press/2-28-05_first.htm (644 words)

	Purchase Request, Argus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Argus slip-on Portrait lens for Argus A and A2.
		Argus slip-on 3X green filter for A, A2, A2F, A3 and CC.
		Argus C3 w/50/3.5 coated Cintar lens, ½ case.
	nwcollectorcamera.com /argus/purchase_request_argus.htm (172 words)

	Favorite Classics / Argus C3 Jammed Sprocket
		As mentioned on the previous page, the Argus C3 series are very dependable as well as being easy to work on.
		On the other hand, my first C3 was said to work by its previous owner but instead the sprocket (the spool that has cogs to fit into the perforations of the film) was jammed.
		As you can see, the works of a Argus C3 are pretty basic.
	www.kyphoto.com /classics/argusrepair.html (563 words)

	Argus C3, 35mm camera, results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In use the Argus C3 is comparable with other rangefinder cameras with separate view windows.
		Clarity is good enough for day to day use if not perfect, but all the text on the bus is perfectly readable on the original picture.
		The Argus has a fairly small rangefinder base, but is accurate enough to focus down to the 3ft limit of the Cintar lens, used for the sundial picture.
	licm.org.uk /livingImage/ArgusC3Res.html (183 words)

	APUG - Argus c3 lens removal
		The Argus came with the Sandmar 35mm wide angle (one of the three lenses which were part of the complete set for the Argus).
		11-30-2004, 07:37 PM All I remember from my C3 (I had one around 10 years of age) was that I had to remove the focus-gear cap (a?nd gear) before unscrewing the (one) lens.
		I don't think though that plastic was used for the body, GMA, according to what I have read they used bakelite and, from what I know -but I'm from the Netherlands, so just for what it's worth- the brick has been used by generations of Americans.
	www.apug.org /forums/archive/index.php/t-10694.html (1150 words)

	Argus C3
		Since there are so many Argus C3 fans out there, and most of them aren't likely to go for professional service, I thought I'd post a few Argus tips.
		If you DO remove the front panel, you're gonna have to cut some new leather when you're done; here are some patterns for the C3 and C4 leather.
		In this photo, the front panel has been opened without removing the cocking lever, by rotating it about the lever axis after removing the screws.
	rick_oleson.tripod.com /index-86.html (166 words)

	Argus C3 Film Camera Sample Photos and Specifications
		Random Argus C3 Samples from 96 available Photos more
		Information on the Argus C3 and other Argus cameras can be found on the Argus Collectors Group website: http://arguscg.tripod.com.
		Argus was a leading American manufacturer of cameras and a pioneer in the 35mm format.
	www.pbase.com /cameras/argus/c3 (111 words)

	Argosy Album (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In addition to submitting three photos for their individual WA page, many of the participants have added additional photos taken with the camera for future participants to enjoy.
		Other items have also been added such as an Argus light meter, a PC flash adaptor, a half case, notes and even the photo albums for the extra photographs.
		There was a lack of specular highlights that Jaye felt may have been from weak developer but these negs are very strongly developed.
	argusargosy.tripod.com /id4.html (366 words)

	APUG - Spare Argus C3 flash available?
		I had one but I never foresaw using it again so I wired it as a desk lamp.
		Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy".
		I made a floor lamp once out of a Civil Defense drinking water drum and 100,000 Volt capacitors with brass corona shields and ceramic (looked like something out of Dr Frankenstein's lab)...I never figured out a lamphade that went with it...an Argus flash would have been perfect (of course, that's a subjective matter).
	www.apug.org /forums/showthread.php?t=9076 (180 words)

	Sync to PC Adapter for the Argus C3
		Can't wait to put some film in my C3 and see what kind of results I get at the various shutter speeds.
		I've used electronic flash with a Kodak Retina IIIc, Perfex Deluxe, Contaflex I, and an Argus C44 with good results; either with a hotshoe or pc connection.
		Even though it is fun to utilize the old flash bulbs, it's nice when a modern flash can be used with an old classic.
	www.photo.net /bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00AjXj&unified_p=1 (323 words)

	How to repair & clean a C3
		All information in this page and the following ones, are intended to help you keep your C-3 Brick camera in good running order.
		With brush and solvent, clean all old lubricants on moving parts and shutter blades.
		Lubricating the C3 is very simple, only a few moving parts, plenty of room to work.
	arguscg.tripod.com /id93.html (466 words)

	Argus Camera Review
		I should have bought one a long time ago (a C3, not a barbecue).
		Here's my C3 story: I was in a junk store called The Junk Store (duh).
		Silly Argus movies to watch: I've found that these movies play best if you save the file to your desktop, then run it from there.
	www.merrillphoto.com /ArgusCameras.htm (799 words)

	eBay - argus c3 ..., Vintage, Film Cameras items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		ARGUS C3 35 mm Camera w/ Case + Booklet Vintage
		Argus C3 PC Flash Adapter Use Non-Argus Flash with C3!
		Argus C3 C-3 35mm Rangefinder Camera NICE with case NR!
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=argus+c3+...&newu=1&krd=1 (367 words)

	Rangefinderforum.com - The Argus and I
		I got the Argus C3 in the mail and I must say that I am extremely impressed with the build quality of the thing.
		If either is out of alignment, it should not be too difficult to bend them back into alignment.
		Mine is an older model C3 and, unless I'm mistaken and just haven't found it yet, there is no bulb.
	www.rangefinderforum.com /forums/showthread.php?t=6359 (517 words)

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