Through The Lens: All About The Argus C3
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- čas přidán 19. 07. 2020
- This is a new series I'll be starting where I take a look at some of the cameras in my collection. Let me know what other cameras you would like to see me talk about. Enjoy!
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I just won a Golden Shield model from an auction last night for $36 and stumbled upon this video in my research. Very well made, thank you!
Nice video. Thanks. I will be using my Argus C3 for WW2 reenactment.
Great video! Glad someone finally shows what the rangefinder/viewfinder focus looks like in action. Though, I think at 04:27 you may have meant to say "shutter release cable" (which connects to the shutter release for usage in 'bulb mode') rather than "flash" :).
'Bulb mode' does not have to do with using the flashbulb attachment (despite the confusing similarity in their names). The flash attachment is to be used in 'instant mode'.
Thank you! And you’re totally right, my mistake
Kinda gotta love that film cassettes have been backwards compatable since the 30's or even earlier, nearly every camera in working condition can still happily be used for nearly (or more than) a century
If you google "Argus C3 package with new found respect" I discuss the lens changeability with both wide angle and telephoto lenses. Also its quirks and shortcomings.
Very well done and well spoken. I’m starting a photography class in a few weeks. After watching this video on the C3, decided to purchase one tonight. Thank you and please post more!
Great Presentaion. The Argus C3 is the World's Greatest Camera. The Argus Museum is in Ann Arbot MI. Very nice of you to mention Tony Vaccaro. The following is my thought, "Until you own and use an Argus C3, you cannot call yourself a photographer. Keep up the good work.
It's been used in a few movies because of itsSeampunk look.
You are a delightful and very well spoken young man! I enjoyed this video thoroughly and found it very helpful as I am looking to purchase such a camera. I would enjoy watching videos about your other cameras as well. Thank you for the great resource!
Thank you very much!
I bought an Argus C3 from a thrift store in Colorado for like $10. Unfortunately, the case was a little worn so I just threw it away 😢 I still have the camera, but now i’m wishing I kept the case and just fixed it up. I just opened it up and it looks like there is still film in here!
The case definitely makes it easier to hold onto
Your re-enactment photos are very cool. Nice work Tommy! I love the C3. Got mine from my grandfathers estate. He ran the wheels off of his and it barely shows any signs of wear. Super durable camera.
Sorry to be off topic but does anyone know a method to log back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost the account password. I love any tricks you can offer me!
@Draven Tate Instablaster :)
@Adam Bryant Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out now.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Adam Bryant it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thank you so much you really help me out!
@Draven Tate you are welcome xD
I found mine today at a flee market for 20 bucks. Exactly as you said in your video😂. Don’t know a damn thing about cameras but it looked cool and he was gonna throw it out if I didn’t buy it so I was said screw it. Thanks for the little tutorial 🤟🏽
Glad you picked it up, it's a sin to throw away a perfectly good camera!
Great video! Well done explaining the camera!
Thanks for sharing.Very comprehensive review indeed👍
Dude, this is well done!
Chris Sellers Thank you!
Great video, helped me learn more about my new thrift store hidden gem! Thinking it’s 1945 C3, looks pretty similar to yours just going to clean it a bit and test it🤩 best part yet, came with the leather case for $14.99- what a steal!!
Thank you for your review! Very useful
Thanks for this mate. Love the music choice btw
Cool in it's leather case
Nice condition!
Also can use interchangeable lenses.
Thank you for doing a video on the under-appreciated Argus C3. It doesn't get near the respect it should. One of the derogatory things people say about it is that it looks like a brick. Since the design dates back to 1936, let's look at the prestige cameras of the era. Made for the advanced amateur was the Leica with its itsy-bitsy rangefinder and separate viewfinder. The C3 has about the same viewfinder. The other prestige camera of the time, which was made for the actual professional photographer was the Zeiss Contax I, which was introduced in 1932. It had far superior lenses than the Leica and a wider speed range. For those unfamiliar with this camera, pull up a photo. Dang, if the Argus C3 doesn't look a lot like the Zeiss Contax I. Clearly Argus C3 was modeled after it. The Contax I is black, shaped like a brick and has a focus wheel rather than the focusing the lens barrel. Argus wanted to bring quality 35mm to the American mass market with a look that says - "Professional.". They apparently succeeded quite well! However, soon after, Zeiss introduced a whole new look to the camera world and a whole new combined rangefinder/viewfinder with the incredible Contax II and Contax III. These beautiful cameras changed the way cameras looked and operated. They were really the first modern cameras and forever afterwards set the standard for how cameras should be designed. They were so innovative, that Leica didn't catch up with features and lens quality for nearly two decades with their M series cameras. Nonetheless, the Argus C3 soldiered on for decades with the original design modeled after the original Contax I. This was quite an achievement, and it should be celebrated more. People would not have bought the camera if they were not pleased with it. There is something to be said for a low price point with good quality, even if the design is dated.
Just got one of these and this was really helpful! Only thing wrong with mine is the shutter speed knob just spins. No clicking.
When u find cameras like this at estate sales, do you typically find ones that are in working order? Or do u have to fix them yourself? And if it's the latter, how have you been able to figure that out? Thanks!
Is there something wrong with my cocking lever if it points straight down but still works? Because it still functions just fine but it doesn't fit in the case very well now because of it.
I just bought some film for my c3 and am very eager to try it out before my trip to Europe! What settings would you suggest for a landscape shot on top of a mountain in France?! Still learning and could use all the advise I can get! (I am also bringing a back up digital camera just in case)
Good vid Tommy!
PONSE Thanks Ty!
I don't remember where I got mine, but I've had it for around ten years and finally loaded it today. Can't wait to see what comes out. I've long known that it's a very forgiving camera so here's hoping lol. Great video. Subscribed.
@folgore1942 Haven't finished the roll yet, but I've recently finished a few other projects, and you've made me realize that they could make for some nice photos. Thanks for that ;)
finish it yet?@@nathanielnicholson559
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I’m looking at purchasing one of these cameras. I’m very new to film but I’m looking to start as a hobby. How do you know if an Argus C3 is in good/working condition? I have found one for $45 dollars at a local flea market but I’m hesitant to buy it. Any help would be appreciated!
Its a pity you did not explain how to handle the lighting and how to use the inner ring of the lens and the shutter speed, does one need a separate light meter? Does one just guess?
You’d need an external light meter, and after you get the hang of it you’ll get to know what it needs to be set to. I shoot 400 speed film, and if it’s a sunny day I always find myself setting it to 1/300th at f16
@@TPDProductions thanks for the feedback! Yeah i guess with experience one can make close guesses. I first need to get my head around the interplay of apperture size and speed. My argus does not have f16 though, only 18 and next to that 12.7 and the last 3.5. Also the apperture speed wheel has way more numbers going from 5 to 300. maybe an older model? Other than that it looks identical except it does not have the argus name on the bottom left like yours and has a lens cap and different leather box. I bought mine in cape town though, maybe they made copy models here.
I found one at a local Antique shop. But it's missing the film catch. So I'm not sure how I am going to source that 1 little part.
lovely video! did Us soldiers useD this camera during ww2 ?
Thank you! Yes, a few enlisted men and journalists used the Argus C3 in World War Two, and there are also stories of GIs using them during the Vietnam War.
The US Army used Topcon RE super and Topcor lenses far superior to Nikon Canon and Leica …
How do I know if the camera I have is working I have one with the flash and all the dials are working like your video but i'm not sure how to tell if its taking the picture or not?
Open the back of the camera, and look at the shutter blades. When you cock and fire the camera, you should see them quickly open and close. Do this at both the fastest and slowest settings and use your judgment to see if they’re correct, sometimes the shutters on the C3s get stuck open on the slower settings. Hope this helps!
Thank you for the great video! If I send you a picture of some old cameras I have, would you be willing to take a look and let me know if there is any value in them? Thank you for your help!
Thank you! I could definitely price some cameras you have, just send me some pictures and I’ll get back with you!
@@TPDProductions Awesome thank you! What is the best way to send you a couple pictures?
@@gordonbombay7237 If you have Instagram, sending them to @tpd_photos would be the best way
@@TPDProductions I just sent them on Instagram, thank you again!
Just found one at a yard sale for 5 bucks!
Would one ever pay $150 for the C3?
You’d be surprised how much someone would pay for a camera they know nothing about because it’s old, it happens mostly at antique malls now. Online price comparisons are a click away.
@@TPDProductions ok, I have one for sale. I got my general pricing online. Seen a range from 75-175. Hence my 150. But seen your video, and heard 20s-30s range
I'm on mercari app. If youd like to see. @ MattSellsStuff the c3 is off cause I may sell it off site.
@@mattsumus I looked but I couldn’t find it, but assuming it works and is in good shape, $20-30 would be a good price. If the case is included you could bring up the price, and if you film test it and/or disassemble the camera and give it a tune-up it could also give it a price hike. People will pay that little bit extra if you test it and verify that it works, but anything above $60 is a bit overpriced in my opinion, unless it includes accessories.
@@TPDProductions thanks so much for your input. Really appreciate it. And your collection and videos are great!
and they weight as much as a Brick ..ha
Pretty much lol, you get used to it though