Thank you for actually giving the Argus C3 a fair chance, instead of dismissing it as old junk and giving simple explanations of the more unusual features of the camera. I've seen so many others dismiss this camera just because they don't entirely know how to use it or they have one that needs maintenance/repairs. It's also really great to see some quality photos to get an idea of what the C3 is capable of.
Really great video, man. My grandfather recently passed one of these down to me when he was cleaning out his house and im excited to try it out. Your video helped me figure out how to use it.
just a minor thing but the "B" setting on the shutter button stands for bulb, which means that the shutter will be open for as long as the shutter button is pressed down. great video nonetheless!
Thanks for this. I just bought a C3 and was intimidated by it at first but now I can't wait to shoot with it after watching your video. Keep doing these videos!
You can figure out a way on most film cameras. On most older film slr’s you can unlock the film advance (as if you were about to rewind the film) and then you can cock without rewinding.
thanks man! I've had an Argus Tele-Sandmar 100mm lens forever without a camera to go along with it. Can't seem to mount it to anything else. So finally grabbing a C3, cool to see how it works.
I didn't learn anything about my self but I can tell you that the dial on the back of the camera is to remind you what speed film you loaded into the camera. This was my first camera, bought new in 1957 and had a ton of fun with it.
Great video showing why you'd want to use The Brick. I love digital, but the camera takes the picture - and I'd better like it. With this glorious retro monster, you're the one giving the orders. It's work, but it's like this: each morning, I put the kettle on, boil the water, get my Ethiopian coffee beans out, measure four scoops into my Made-in-the-USA Camano coffee mill, turn the crank to grind the beans, and do everything else I need to do in order to handcraft my morning cup of coffee. Sure, there's a coffee shop in town and even a Starbucks. But, making your own coffee and going full Ansel Adams? You can't beat it. I use vintage cameras, 120 format, but someone just handed me a stash of 35mm film. I need a camera for the film. Everything I've read says the Argus C-3 is the camera I need to have. I don't want to be Justin Timberlake. I want to be Frank Sinatra. So, I'm going shopping - for an Argus C-3. No - thank YOU!
I just got one of these today at ayard sale. can you give me more info on settings and what to look oput for on how to use this camera.. please and thank you..
Nouhayla Benjelloun It all depends on the camera. Far and away the most common type of film camera takes 35mm film, but that's only one format. There are medium format cameras that take 120 film, large format cameras, and of course Polaroids. Those are just the formats that are still pretty widely available - several types of film (and therefore the cameras that used them) are long since obsolete.
@@lukeisafinename 620 was 120 film with 2x the shots per roll that has been made obsolete. But you can shoot 620 cameras with 120 film spooled on the spools. 35mm is the most common but 120 is widely used as well.
I learned so much about myself, man. About the human condition.
Awesome stuff! That camera's gears and dials are the best.
woah never thought I'd see you on a film camera video!
Thank you for actually giving the Argus C3 a fair chance, instead of dismissing it as old junk and giving simple explanations of the more unusual features of the camera. I've seen so many others dismiss this camera just because they don't entirely know how to use it or they have one that needs maintenance/repairs. It's also really great to see some quality photos to get an idea of what the C3 is capable of.
"It's so manual." Best quote.
It's good to know people are watching through to the end, haha
Really great video, man. My grandfather recently passed one of these down to me when he was cleaning out his house and im excited to try it out. Your video helped me figure out how to use it.
just a minor thing but the "B" setting on the shutter button stands for bulb, which means that the shutter will be open for as long as the shutter button is pressed down. great video nonetheless!
Ah, that's something I figured out right after this video. Thanks!
Thanks for this. I just bought a C3 and was intimidated by it at first but now I can't wait to shoot with it after watching your video. Keep doing these videos!
Thanks for watching! Glad I could help clear up some of the mystery around the C3. Happy shooting!
You are the only person that actually focused in the rangefinder window. Subscribe earned.
You’ve got a gem.
i just got a new argus c3 today!! thanks for the video!!!!
Cocking the shutter is separate from winding the film. Therefore it is possible to do double exposures on this camera.
You can figure out a way on most film cameras. On most older film slr’s you can unlock the film advance (as if you were about to rewind the film) and then you can cock without rewinding.
Well done, well done!
I knew you were LGR's brother!
thanks man! I've had an Argus Tele-Sandmar 100mm lens forever without a camera to go along with it. Can't seem to mount it to anything else. So finally grabbing a C3, cool to see how it works.
Yeah it's definitely not a common mount these days. There do seem to be some adapters out there, though I've never tried any of them. Happy shooting!
I didn't learn anything about my self but I can tell you that the dial on the back of the camera is to remind you what speed film you loaded into the camera. This was my first camera, bought new in 1957 and had a ton of fun with it.
Right on! I was pretty sure it was a reminder, but I also thought it could've been actually setting the film speed. Thanks for the clarification!
Awesome!! :)
Great video showing why you'd want to use The Brick. I love digital, but the camera takes the picture - and I'd better like it. With this glorious retro monster, you're the one giving the orders. It's work, but it's like this: each morning, I put the kettle on, boil the water, get my Ethiopian coffee beans out, measure four scoops into my Made-in-the-USA Camano coffee mill, turn the crank to grind the beans, and do everything else I need to do in order to handcraft my morning cup of coffee.
Sure, there's a coffee shop in town and even a Starbucks. But, making your own coffee and going full Ansel Adams? You can't beat it. I use vintage cameras, 120 format, but someone just handed me a stash of 35mm film. I need a camera for the film. Everything I've read says the Argus C-3 is the camera I need to have.
I don't want to be Justin Timberlake. I want to be Frank Sinatra. So, I'm going shopping - for an Argus C-3.
No - thank YOU!
Wahhh I'd like to see you and your bro Clint side to side xD You two look so much alike!
nice murica camera . nice simple but still working . fantastic condition for the age .
lol do you all do that duke nukem like voice .
I just got one of these today at ayard sale. can you give me more info on settings and what to look oput for on how to use this camera.. please and thank you..
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Unfortunately, i can't express what i felling right now in english lenguage, but i need to say something: Your Channel is extraordinary!
+Marcio Souza Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy watching
I got a bunch of Polaroid cameras lying around in my apartment. Maybe I should do some videos like yours!
+Linus Tan (Linus Populi) Do it up! It's always cool to see what other people have to say.
The B setting has nothing to do with the flash, it just holds the shutter open. If you’re using flashbulbs, you want it on the I setting.
Does it matter what kind of film you use for a camera? Do they all take different film or is it all the same?
Nouhayla Benjelloun It all depends on the camera. Far and away the most common type of film camera takes 35mm film, but that's only one format. There are medium format cameras that take 120 film, large format cameras, and of course Polaroids. Those are just the formats that are still pretty widely available - several types of film (and therefore the cameras that used them) are long since obsolete.
Oh, okay, thank you.
@@lukeisafinename 620 was 120 film with 2x the shots per roll that has been made obsolete. But you can shoot 620 cameras with 120 film spooled on the spools.
35mm is the most common but 120 is widely used as well.
Do not use the original leather strap for the case. Sometimes they can still look pretty good but just pull apart.
what's your twitter?
I should probably put that in the video description! @lukeisafinename
+lukeisafinename or in your channel
+tsartomato Indeed. There are a lot of solutions to this predicament
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