Oregon here

[richl]

Been reading here for a while and decided it was about time to say hello.

I have three ridged equipment purchasing requirements and keep to them strictly. Said requirements being "Because I like it.", it has to function or be repairable and I won't pay premium collector prices. That said, for the most part I am drawn to first of it's kind cameras though I'm not at all picky on serial numbers or the like that 'serious' collectors go for.

I have an Argus model A along with the Model A enlarger that used the camera for it's lens. I also have a Mec16 SB (First camera with ttl metering) a Retina 117 (First camera designed specifically for the Kodak daylight loading cartridge.) a Duo-620 (first camera produced by the former Nagel Camera Woks after being purchased by E.K.). There are several other cameras in the collection as well but I'll mention those in the various boards related to them.

Good day to y'all
Rich L

[mickeyobe]

Good day - well, evening now and welcome.

Your collection sounds interesting. I have never heard of such an eminently logical sideline.
Keep on posting.

Mickey

[daveh]

Rich,

Welcome and good (very early in the) morning from me. We have seen a few photos from the West coast when Wayne has wandered your way. Perhaps we shall see a few more.

Dave.

[grenouille]

Welcome Rich, interesting collection, looking forward to your sharing with us,

Hye

[Deleted]

Welcom Rich. I think you are the nearest member to me (Caldwell, Idaho). Speaking of using the camera lens for the enlarger: my dad had a Graflarger back for his 2 1/4 by 3 1/4 Speed Graphic. It used an Aristo "cold light" --greenish in color. Worked great for black and white. I twas the only enlarger he had for about 20 years.
Wayne

[Randy]

Welcome to the Camera Collector Rich.

[richl]

thank you all for the welcome.

Wayne

This Argus is an engineers nightmare. There isn't one part of it that's square to another. Funny things happen on the way to the basebard though and by the time the image has meandered it's way down to the paper all the wobbles have canceled each other out and the negative prints just fine.