Aly's Vintage Camera Cabinet Episode 1: The Argus Argoflex Seventy-Five and My New Series
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- This is the first episode in my new series Aly's Vintage Camera Cabinet. In this series I will showcase a camera from my personal collection and if possible shoot pictures with it.
In this episode I talk about the Argus Argoflex Seventy Five and its features. This simple camera has given me some great results. I hope you enjoy.
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That was the first camera I had in the 1960s. The 620 negatives are much larger than the 35mm ones. Thanks for the memories.
Definitely a bigger and nicer negative. Thanks for watching!
This is a fun camera. About 10 years ago I found one NOS. It was spotless and worked perfectly when I got it. I actually used it to photograph an inning of 10u baseball once. That was fun.
It really is fun to use! I always enjoy it
So awesome! I just found an argoflex that my Grandpa had. I had no idea he was into photography. I cant wait to try it out. That last picture of the candy cane is amazing. The depth of field on the background is killer.
That’s great! Yes the lens on this simple camera is such a surprise.
Picked up a "Seventy Five" and some 620 bnw film. Thanks for the tips!
Enjoyed your comments on the Argus Argoflex Seventy-Five. I have a small collection of old cameras and have considered purchasing some film and trying them out.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave me a positive comment.
Give it a try. Film is very rewarding.
Yeah,I have one of those.It's the full portrait kit in the box.I've clipped the spool for some 620 cameras,but usually I just respool since I have several empty 620 spools.Some of my cameras are so precise that a clipped spool won't fit.Then I respool back to a 120 spool before I send it in for processing so I keep the 620 spool.I'd like to see you use some of your folding cameras.
I can't wait to try out some of my folders. I bought some 127 film just for them.
Nice job with the video! I like the pictures.
Kerry Carmichael thank you
Just ordered one for myself from eBay. Very inexpensive $18 bucks. I was interested in finding one of these because the lady that took the last picture of Patsy Cline in 1963 used this kind of camera. I haven’t ordered film yet, but I’m definitely excited after watching your video. Thanks for teaching and sharing!
Oh I didn’t know that. That’s really cool.
Thanks for watching. I’m so glad I could inspire you to give one a try.
Very nice, thanks for the video! Noticed the framing is much different than in an SLR.
Roberto Santiago Rodriguez thanks for watching. The framing is 6x6 I think
I did not know that trick with the 120 film, I must give it a go some time.
look forward to seeing your other vintage cameras in action and the results!
Thank you for watching and your continued support of my videos. Let me know how it works for you.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley Have a great 2020 Aly ^..^
CireByte trimming the spools works in some cameras, but not all. Use a 620 spool on the take up side. I find it easier to respool the film
@@brandonscherff9344 Thanks for the tip, i will try that out!
i got one. looking to try out soon. need to get film
Cool. Have fun!
Good info! I have few Kodak Duaflex but just picked up this Argus today. I thought 400 ISO film would be too fast in that bright light? Do you always use 400 ISO in you vintage camera's? Also, just curious if the closeup filter would give you a preview of the shot if you placed it on the viewing piece first (if it even fits)? Images turned out great!
Thanks. No I don’t always use 400 but I don’t always have lower iso film. This is one of my first videos but now days I keep lower iso film on hand for that purpose. The closeup filter doesn’t allow you to see a preview.
I've had an Argus Seventy-five for about forty years now. Everything works but I've only kept it around for kids to play with just like I did. With your nail clipper trick, this camera may see film very soon. Do you think that Ilford PanF 50 would expose properly in full sun? I love the way that your shots looked. Thank you.
The Pan F 50 should be ok. The shutter speeds on these things are around 1/50 and I’m not sure about the aperture but it’s not a very wide aperture so it should be good. Thank you for watching.
I just found one of these in my attic. The red indicator on the back shows "10 10", which I'm guessing means that there's film in it that either has one picture left, or it's full. Any advice on how to proceed and potentially get the film developed would be greatly appreciated!
Cool. Yes there is film inside. If it’s at 10 there may be 2 shots left. I would wind the film on to the end until you see nothing in the window then open the back and carefully remove the film. Be very careful not to let it unroll. Tape the end of the roll closed and place it in a dark envelope or something dark. If you’d like to get it developed there’s many online labs. Not sure where you’re located but the Darkroom Lab is a good place to send found film. Or Old School Photo lab is the one I use.
I recently purchased an Argus 75 from Ebay and Argus 40 from a local family near me, I also bought an Argus ArgoFlex E Twin Lens Reflex from Ebay but the shutter is stuck. I plan to test the working Argus and while I attempt to figure out how to clean the ArgoFlex E, I have become your new follower, and will watch your videos, as well as join your Blog website.
Pedro Meza wow that’s great. Be sure to let me know how it all comes out. You’re support really means a lot to me. Thank you
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley I plan to keep you informed, two years ago I resumed shooting with 35mm film, I have four 35 mm cameras and will start developing my films as I use to back in the late 60's Junior High photography class as well 1970's self employed photographer.
Pedro Meza awesome. I am going to try developing myself this year for the first time.
So I gave this cam, and oodles of 400 speed portra I’m excited to give it a go. Dumb question maybe, what’s the best rule of thumb to know when to use the 400 speed. I shoto digital all the time. But film is super new to me.
Not a stupid question at all. So 400 ISO film is a great middle ground speed to use outdoors. 800 and up would be indoors. 800 is pushing it but I always use it in my home. Then below 400 would be in sunny environments. I hope that helps. The ISO of a film lets you know how sensitive the film is to light. So the darker the situation the more sensitive you need the film to be.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley thank you! Super helpful. I got the film in and was super excited and the wheel gets stuck when rolling the film. It will turn but grabs and then is super tight. Dang. So sad :(
I was not aware of that trick with the 120 film, next time I see at a flea market a 620 camera in a good condition I'll consider it :-)
Thanks for watching. Yes give it a try.
I have an argus that says argoflex in the front and says 75mm argus varex on the picture hole thingy. Is it worth money? It is all black. Im not a camera person i bought it in a trade store because it looks old and cool and its in a brown leather case that looks stock i think its old like the camera and seem like it specifically for the camera
I am not sure. I haven’t heard of that. You’ll have to research a little deeper and let me know what you find.
I have a Argus 75 I found at a garage sale many years ago. Love the photos but haven't used it in years. The flash stopped working, hubs took it apart, lost the screws and I need to find new screws and fix the flash. Any one have ideas?
I don’t use the flash. If you really want to use the camera you can do it outdoors and in some instances indoors. Otherwise those flashes I’m sure you could find really cheap on eBay
What close up lens are you using at 3ft ? Thank you.
It’s just the Kodak slip on filter lens for 28.5 mm mount it came on my camera.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley I just got my Argus in the mail today. Can’t wait to try it out. Untested but seems to be in good condition.
Where can I get the portrait lens? Thank you :)
You’d have to surf eBay. Mine came with the lens already on it.
I know this might be a dumb question but where can I purchase the film for this camera?
barbaragvillatoro there are no dumb questions :) you can purchase the 120 film and modify it the way I do in this video or you can buy 620 film. The 120 film can be purchased online from B&H or both 120 film and 620 film I purchase from film photography projects website. Hope that helps.
Aly's Vintage Camera Alley thank you so much by the way thank you for your videos their amazing I’ve learned a lot
barbaragvillatoro thank you! It means the world to me
barbaragvillatoro Film Photography Project sells 620 film
What's your cat's name?
The brown one is Jasmine and the black one is Midnight