Backyard Series #36

Michigan Michael · Post by **Michigan Michael** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:49 pm

A section from a 1960's range-finder camera.
I've heard that this model was the world's best selling 35 mm camera for nearly 3 decades. Can any of you folks guess which one?

Charles Krebs · Post by **Charles Krebs** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:07 pm

hmmm..... Argus C3?

Michigan Michael · Post by **Michigan Michael** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:15 pm

Correct, Charles!
Produced "locally" in Ann Arbor, Michigan from about 1939-1966. As many of you know it was called the "Brick" because of its shape and weight.

rjlittlefield · Post by **rjlittlefield** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:19 pm

I have very fond memories of the Argus C3.

It was the first device that I shot macro with.

That was using strong magnifying lenses, with focus by dead reckoning. Getting an SLR was a huge improvement, I can assure you!

--Rik