Can anyone identify this camera?
Oct 7, 2015 14:09:36 #
I still have one in my display case with other "antiques". The C3 was my first camera. I loved it!
Oct 7, 2015 14:10:15 #
Made right here in Ann Arbor, MI. The factory building still exists and is now used by UMichigan.
Oct 7, 2015 15:46:19 #
Oct 7, 2015 18:27:41 #
rpavich wrote:
I was watching a Colombo episode and he used to this camera that he had borrowed from his cousin.
I was just wondering what it was.
I was just wondering what it was.
It's an Argus C3. First serious camera I owned
Oct 7, 2015 18:38:39 #
rpavich wrote:
I was watching a Colombo episode and he used to this camera that he had borrowed from his cousin.
I was just wondering what it was.
I was just wondering what it was.
I'm surprised you don't have one let alone not being able to identify it! I thought all photographers over 45 owned at least one of these. I have a couple thrown around somewhere. They used to frequently be seen in yard sales for 5.00. They were so common, I think they must have been given out for Green Stamps at one time.
Oct 7, 2015 19:12:58 #
Argus C3, The Brick, It's a very accurate rangefinder focus, and I have take some great pictures with Argus camera's. Very good lens.
The history is interesting. The fellow who designed the Argus also sold radios and signal devices to the military on govt contracts.
He designed the first Argus to vaguely resemble the Leica Barnack. The first Leica by Oskar Barnack.
Old Argus camera's are a dime a dozen on eBay and commendable picture takers, with an accurate rangefinder focus. I used an Argus C4 for some time.
The history is interesting. The fellow who designed the Argus also sold radios and signal devices to the military on govt contracts.
He designed the first Argus to vaguely resemble the Leica Barnack. The first Leica by Oskar Barnack.
Old Argus camera's are a dime a dozen on eBay and commendable picture takers, with an accurate rangefinder focus. I used an Argus C4 for some time.
Oct 7, 2015 20:05:38 #
Oct 7, 2015 22:05:54 #
Seadog80 wrote:
Argus C3, circa 1950,s
Yep, Argus C3, my first 35mm camera. See my Avatar, it was from the early '60's.
Oct 7, 2015 22:46:02 #
My gosh!! I started out with a Kodak Pony, having chosen it over a C-3 because of the price. I was in sixth grade and spending my own money, so I bought the Kodak. I wish now I had purchased the C-3.
Oct 7, 2015 22:59:01 #
adamsg wrote:
My gosh!! I started out with a Kodak Pony, having chosen it over a C-3 because of the price. I was in sixth grade and spending my own money, so I bought the Kodak. I wish now I had purchased the C-3.
Is it ever too late?
http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Argus-C3-Rangefinder-Camera/dp/B002WGFVFE
Oct 8, 2015 01:19:38 #
Oct 8, 2015 10:05:11 #
balticvid
Loc: Queens now NJ
Flash Falasca wrote:
Is that Peter Falk ?
Yes. That is Peter Falk from the TV series Colombo
Oct 8, 2015 11:37:49 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
No that is your split image ranger finder Its not to view finders
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