C 3
Argus
1939
ARGS K 0360 a01
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C 3
Argus · 1939
| Typ | Rigid body, Optical viewfinder |
| Format | 24x36 KB |
| Lens | Cintar 3,5 |
| Shutter | Spezial |
Archiv-Nr. ARGS K 0360 a01
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"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. In the present day, it has become something of a cult classic, despite its rather basic list of features, due to its ruggedness, kitschy aesthetic,…"
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Variants (2)
| Nr. | Year | Lens | Shutter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a01 | 1939 | Cintar 3,5 | Spezial | – |
| b01 | 1939 | Cintar 3,5 | Spezial | Zubehoerschuh |