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The popularity of the Argus A ensured that the 35mm format would last to become the dominant format in photography for over 50 years. Why use an Argus A? Simple. They're plentiful and cheap. They're vintage(1936-1951). They're easy to fix. They're stylish and eye-catching.
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Seventy years since the introduction of the Argus A (1936-2006), Argus Camera Company, LLC is still around today and you can visit them online at www.arguscamera.com. They produce an assortment of 35mm and digital cameras, webcams, and digital video cameras.
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Models of Argus A/A2 Camera . Argus A . Focus Type: 2 Position (6ft - 12ft and 12ft - Infinity, later 6ft - 18ft and 18ft - Infinity) Years Manufactured: 1936 - 1941 Introductory Price: $12.50 Approximate Introductory Price in 2003 Dollars: $160.00
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35mm For The Proletariat: A Modern User's Guide To The Argus A/A2 Camera is an owner's manual to the Argus Camera. The following topics are discussed: Why the Argus A/A2 camera? History Models and Variations Parts of the Camera User's Guide
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I used a pre-war Argus A2B camera with Kodak Professional T400 CN film (B&W film for C-41 processing). The vignetting evident in some of the pictures was most likely caused by ambient dust (as fine as baby powder) settling on the lens.
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WWII Pictures by an Argus A2B ; Found WWII Pictures by an Argus A (Italy?) James Suprenant's Camera Page ; The Living Image ; Ryan's Classic Cameras ; J. Wise Photography ; Mark Hahn's Pinhole Argus A ; A French Page . Other Links . Argus Collector's Group Homepage ; Argomania by Henry J. Gambino at Amazon.com ; Argus Collector's Group Mailing ...
The Argus A/A2 Camera Page
The Argus A/A2 Camera Page