Argus C3, 1936 - 1966
Scope and Contents
Rangefinder camera; 35 mm film ; negative size: 2.5 x 3.5 cm ; diaphragm shutter built into camera body; f/3.5 55 mm Argus coated cintar lens. Serial number 1921801149, with hot shoe, in leather case, film removed by cataloger. (McKeown, p. 74)
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1936 - 1966
Creator
- Argus, Inc. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Biographical / Historical
The Argus C3 rangefinder camera was introduced by Argus in 1939. It was a minor revision of the Argus C2, adding flash sync sockets to the side of the camera. However this model became Argus's runaway success story, staying in production through 1966 with only minor changes. Fondly known as "the Brick," the camera brought 35mm rangefinder photography down to a price affordable by amateurs who could not dream of owning a Leica or Contax.
Extent
1 item (1 camera) : glass, metal, Bakelite ; 5.5 X 7.5 X 13 cm
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
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