Argus A - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia
Jul 31, 2023 · Possibly the most important 35mm American camera, the Argus A was largely responsible for popularizing the 135 format in the United States. Produced in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 1936 to 1941 by the company still called International Research Corporation, [1] the original price of $12.50 insured its great popularity.
Argus A 35mm Camera - The Film Photography Project
Jan 12, 2015 · Called by some the 2nd most important 35mm camera ever made. The Argus A was designed with the bare essentials in 1936 to be sold to the masses coming out of the great depression. It has an Art Deco style with its black bakelite body and stylized aluminum back.
Argus A - Vintage Camera Lab
Mar 3, 2014 · The Argus A is a simple viewfinder camera introduced by Argus in 1936 that played a significant role in popularizing the use of 35mm film in the United States.
Argus "A" Series Cameras
Argus "A" Series Cameras. Photos Copyright Henrry Gambino. Model: A. Production Years: 1936-1941. Description: 50mm F4.5. Original Argus with Collapsible Lens Mount. Produced in Grey, Brown, as well as Black and Olive Drab.
Argus A | Camerapedia | Fandom
The Argus A was largely responsible for popularizing the 135 format in the U.S.. Produced by Argus in Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1936 to 1941. The original price was $12.50. The camera featured a collapsible 50mm F4.5 lens and a bakelite body. The...
The Argus A/A2 Camera Page
Seventy years since the introduction of the Argus A (1936-2006), Argus Camera Company, LLC is still around today and you can visit them online at www.arguscamera.com. They produce an assortment of 35mm and digital cameras, webcams, and digital video cameras.
The Argus A/A2 Camera Page
The popularity of the Argus A ensured that the 35mm format would last to become the dominant format in photography for over 50 years. Why use an Argus A? Simple. They're plentiful and cheap. They're vintage(1936-1951). They're easy to fix. They're stylish and eye-catching.