Old Argus Cameras
At the flea market in El Paso, Texas at the old drive in movie theater near Ascarate lake I found a 70 year old camera today at a very low price.
It is an Argus Model AF. This camera was only manufactured in 1937 and 1938 so it is 70 years old for sure. This camera had a body made from Bakelite and has decorations on the front which clearly put it in the Art Deco era. Click on the picture and it will enlarge. I think it is beautiful!
I also have an Argus Model C3 which is somewhat newer.
It is an Argus Model AF. This camera was only manufactured in 1937 and 1938 so it is 70 years old for sure. This camera had a body made from Bakelite and has decorations on the front which clearly put it in the Art Deco era. Click on the picture and it will enlarge. I think it is beautiful!
I also have an Argus Model C3 which is somewhat newer.
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The model C was popular for many years including lots of WWII photography. It was made from 1939 until 1966. -
Probably more 35 mm photos were taken with the Argus C3 than any other camera. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argus_C3
There is a well organized and active Argus group on Yahoo Groups.
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There is a well organized and active Argus group on Yahoo Groups.
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