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Post by bigdawg on Dec 10, 2011 11:48:57 GMT -5
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Post by pompiere on Dec 12, 2011 7:47:05 GMT -5
You could build an entire collection of just C3's. It was in production for a long time and had many small changes over the years. Off the top of my head, I would say yours is from the mid 1950's. I have three C3's, one from 1949, one like yours, and one early 1960's.
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Post by Berndt on Dec 12, 2011 9:55:56 GMT -5
A popular saying in German is speaking of "Argus-eyes", if somebody can see very well. That might come from this camera maker ? Maybe ...
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Post by nikonbob on Dec 12, 2011 15:03:35 GMT -5
They are one of those cameras that everyone must have at least one in their collection. They are just, I dunno, so art deco looking.
Bob
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Post by mickeyobe on Dec 12, 2011 15:51:47 GMT -5
You have shown enough pictures to make a very positive identification of this C3. There were many variations of the C3 and a lot of differing features. This is the Seventh Variant. It was made between 1957 and 1958. My C3's.  Mickey |
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Post by photax on Dec 12, 2011 15:56:14 GMT -5
I also have two of them, I just love the design, Art Deco at its best !
And yours is a bargain too !
MIK
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Post by bigdawg on Dec 13, 2011 1:12:30 GMT -5
You could build an entire collection of just C3's. It was in production for a long time and had many small changes over the years. Off the top of my head, I would say yours is from the mid 1950's. I have three C3's, one from 1949, one like yours, and one early 1960's. I think this one and a matchmatic may do me. |
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Post by bigdawg on Dec 13, 2011 1:13:31 GMT -5
They are one of those cameras that everyone must have at least one in their collection. They are just, I dunno, so art deco looking. Bob My feelings exactly Bob. |
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Post by bigdawg on Dec 13, 2011 1:15:29 GMT -5
You have shown enough pictures to make a very positive identification of this C3. There were many variations of the C3 and a lot of differing features. This is the Seventh Variant. It was made between 1957 and 1958. My C3's. Mickey Thanks for the ID Mickey. Nice set of C3's you have there.  |
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Post by bigdawg on Dec 13, 2011 1:16:44 GMT -5
I also have two of them, I just love the design, Art Deco at its best ! And yours is a bargain too ! MIK Thanks MIK. I hope I get as good a deal on a Matchmatic. |
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Post by photax on Dec 13, 2011 10:35:33 GMT -5
Here are mine, the original meters are only for decoration, unfortunately they are dead. I`ll keep my fingers crossed for your next bid ! MIK  |
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Post by bigdawg on Dec 13, 2011 14:24:21 GMT -5
Here are mine, the original meters are only for decoration, unfortunately they are dead. I`ll keep my fingers crossed for your next bid ! MIK I really like that Matchmatic. Too bad about the meters. I have mine crossed as well. I'll know in a few hours. |
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Post by btsnpsfoto on Feb 27, 2012 3:08:26 GMT -5
Big Dawg, Check out www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00Gsg5. I just finished research on the Argus C3 camera for a project I'm working on. The site has a breakdown of different changes and variations, contributed by Todd Goodheart on June 9, 2006, that you might find helpful in identifying the model and year of manufacture for your C3. Here is part of his post: 1944-1945....Old aperture series (3.5, 4.5,6.3...) changed to Modern series (3.5, 4, 5.6, 8...) Around 1945... Coated Lenses Around 1952... Argus nameplate first appeared on camera front. About this same time the frame counter changed from a chrome or silver painted metal one to a black plastic one. There's a number of other changes listed on the site. I hope this is helpful. Cheers, Bruce Talamon |
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Post by mickeyobe on Feb 27, 2012 7:11:35 GMT -5
ARGOMANIA by Henry J. Gambino is, in my opinion, the standard reference on the Argus Camera Company, all Argus Cameras and, of course, the amazing C3 and its predecessors and its many variations and its descendents. It is well written, easy to read and full of useful and pertinent pictures. Publisher is Aeone Communications, Doylestown, PA 18901. Mickey Bruce, www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00Gsg5. gets me "404 - Page Not Found" |
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Post by Peltigera on Feb 27, 2012 7:56:15 GMT -5
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