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Post by genazzano on May 18, 2013 2:06:02 GMT -5
It's a beautiful morning and there is a break in the incessant chemo for a while and I look forward to reading new and old posts here as well as to getting back to my Argus C restoration and my new Finetta IV. I'd like to dig up new info on the J.L. France lens and shoot a roll in my Heligon Karat 36. Life is good. Ciao! David
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2013 10:29:06 GMT -5
David: I hope you won't need those treatments much longer. Enjoy the forum and get well soon.
W.
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Post by Doug T. on May 18, 2013 10:31:54 GMT -5
Hi David! Is your Argus an actual C model? The one with the un-coupled rangefinder? I don't remember seeing a photo of it. You're on chemo? My niece was and I know how hard it was for her. At any rate, I hope you enjoy your day  Doug |
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Post by genazzano on May 18, 2013 13:46:14 GMT -5
I now understand what patients go through. Hope she did well. I started 9 months ago and it's been a looong 9 months but it has been worth everything. I'll probably be out of action for a week or so. I expect to be finished (poor choice of words, maybe) in a month or so. Thanks for the helpful kind wishes. Yes the Argus is a C with uncoupled RF. I have 2 now. This new one needed a lot of work including a new RF mirror, new viewfinder lenses and new leatherette from Cameraleaather. Here's one that I did a couple years ago (#7397).  |
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Post by olroy2044 on May 18, 2013 23:59:22 GMT -5
Best Wishes, David!
Roy
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Post by genazzano on May 19, 2013 2:49:14 GMT -5
Thanks, very much.
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Post by mickeyobe on May 19, 2013 10:21:58 GMT -5
David,
Your's and mine is the second Model C.
The first had the shutter speeds in two rows on the dial, an inner red row for the slow speeds and an outer black row for the higher speeds.
There was a fast - slow switch on the front of the body. There were some other differences.
The first version is relatively rare. I have never seen one.
There are several versions of the second Model C. The foam film cartridge retainer pad which in my camera is by now an ugly hard blob was replaced by metal stops.
All the above info was plagiarized from Henry J. Gambino's excellent book, "Argomania".
Get well, David.
Mickey
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Post by genazzano on May 19, 2013 14:37:44 GMT -5
You're right, of course. I just considered the "C" as the first model with or without the switch. When I pulled the camera apart I noted that the front cast plate has the opening and mount boss for the switch though they are not used.
I gave up considering a switched type since prices are now stratospheric, anyway. Ciao! David
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