Vintage Argus C3 35mm rangefinder camera with case
Vintage Argus C3 35mm rangefinder camera with case, often nicknamed The Brick due to its shape and weight. Key details include: Manufacturer: Argus, produced in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Production Era: 1939 to 1966. Popularity: Over 2.2 million units were sold, making it one of the remarkably hot American cameras. Features:Equipped with a 50mm f/3.5 Cintar lens. Has a coupled rangefinder for focusing. Uses 35mm film. Nicknames: The Brick or The Lunchbox. Notable User: Photographer Tony Vaccaro used this model during World War II. Operation: Features a split-image rangefinder for focusing and a separate viewfinder for framing. The film speed dial serves as a reminder since the camera lacks a light meter. Versions: Various versions exist with different shutter speeds and features. Collectibility: It is a common and collectible vintage camera.