Vintage argus argoflex seventy five tlr camera flash 75mm argus lumar lens needs some cleaning. Youll find a few different argus pseudotlrs that share this body. Argus argoflex seventy five alys vintage camera alley. These metal bodied argus tlrs would be the most sophisticated tlrs the company would make before reverting back to a plastic body and simpler design with the release of the seventyfive in 1949. None some cameras date stamped inside in the bay where the film goes, in format yymm, where yy is year and mm is month. Junkyard photos with 1950s argus argoflex seventyfive. While i havent tried ttv yet, i decided to give it a try the old fashioned way. The camera takes 620 film, which is the same size as 120 film simply wound onto a narrower spool.
This argoflex seventyfive is a bakelite\plastic pseudo tlr made between 19491958. The argoflex seventy five and argus seventy five were two name variants of the same model of pseudo tlr, produced by argus in the usa, beginning in 1949. I basically just trimmed the rim around the two ends of the 120 spool and it fit fine. Consulta mais ideias sobre cameras antigas, cameras vintage e camera fotografica. Uses 620 film still available and takes super pictures. Video showing how to respool 120 film onto a 620 reel. Survey results indicate the logo on the top of the front plate of the similar.
The argoflex seventyfive takes 620 film, but i have successfully been able to use 120 film in mine. Vintage argoflex 75 620 film bakelite camera in by cgcollectibles. The argoflex seventyfive was made by argus in 1949 until 1964, and there were two versions. It takes 620 film and will not allow the use of 120 unless rerolled. Apr 24, 2011 i received the argoflex seventy five as a christmas present from my finace, as well as the anscoflex ii. Argus argoflex seventyfive in photo insider blog at unique photo. Jan 30, 2009 produced from about 19491964, the camera takes 620 film. First is the argoflex seventyfive name all spelled out like that on the front which seem to have been made from 1949 to sometime in 1952 or 53. Its bestknown product was the c3 rangefinder camera, which enjoyed a 27year production run and became one of the topselling. The argoflex seventyfive and argus seventyfive were bakelite plastic pseudo tlr made by argus in the usa, with variations, between 19491964. See more ideas about twin lens reflex camera, camera and vintage cameras.
This preowned quality camera was found in a storage shed after sitting for 25 year. The argus seventyfives production run lasted fifteen years and three design. The most common is the argoflex seventy five and the later restyled but functionally identical argus 75. Get a great deal with this online auction for a camera presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. Oct 09, 2019 youll find a few different argus pseudotlrs that share this body. Most versions of the camera are able to use either 620 or 120 film, thanks to a. Please refer to my video down below for how i did this. Its bestknown product was the c3 rangefinder camera, which enjoyed a 27year production run and became one of the topselling cameras in history.
Dec 18, 20 the argus 75, also marketed as the argus seventyfive and the argoflex seventy five, is a bakelite pseudo tlr made by the argus company between 1949 and 1964. Survey results indicate the logo on the top of the front plate of the similar argoflex 40 changed from argoflex to argus around 1953. Nice argus argoflex seventy five camera with leather case. The argoflex seventy five takes 620 film, but i have successfully been able to use 120 film in mine. Oct 26, 2015 as mentioned at the top of this article, the argus seventyfive was designed for kodaks 620 film format which they almost exclusively used in the middle of the 20th century. He knew i was looking to start using tlr cameras and ones that were suitable for through the viewfinder photography. In my last blog about the ilford ortho plus 80 film, i talked about my day in tradition, fl. The argoflex seventyfive and argus seventyfive were two name variants. I received the argoflex seventy five as a christmas present from my finace, as well as the anscoflex ii. Antique argus argoflex model e film camera 75 mm twin lens. Argus was an american maker of cameras and photographic products, founded in 1936 in ann arbor, michigan. Vintage argus seventy five box camera circa 1950s works mechanically. Take the camera, load it with iso film, go outside during the day and shoot away.
Get the best deals on argus vintage box cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. Discussion in classic manual cameras started by sliu, jun 17, 2005. First is the argoflex seventy five name all spelled out like that on the front which seem to have been made from 1949 to sometime in 1952 or 53. I received the argoflex seventyfive as a christmas present from my finace, as well as the anscoflex ii. Finden sie topangebote fur argus argoflex seventyfive bei ebay. Unfollow argus camera 75 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Argus argoflex seventyfive 120 film camera property room. Nov 27, 2019 junkyard photos with 1950s argus 75 film camera. The argoflex seventyfive and argus seventyfive were two name variants of the same model of pseudo tlr, produced by argus in the usa, beginning in 1949 the main body was molded from plastic perhaps bakelite, while the film door is a painted metal casting. Antique argus argoflex model e film camera 75 mm twin lens with box and case. Argus argoflex seventy five gregory w brown the manual suggests shooting now discontinued verichrome or kodacolor film, but doesnt specify an ei.
The argus 75 is a fun little bakelite wonder from ann arborbased argus. The similar argus super seventyfive offers a focusable 65mm f8f16 lens. Please look at the photos as they are a part of the description. It takes 620 film, which is no longer made but 120 film can be respooled to fit. Argus argoflex seventyfive medium format film camera with original case. The argus seventyfive was manufactured from to the flash is also in great condition. It was sold as an upgrade to the regular seventy five. Vintage argus seventyfive box camera circa 1950s works mechanically.
Junkyard photos with 1950s argus argoflex seventyfive film camera skip to main content. Camera was note tested with film, for that reason it is sold as is. Harley earl design featuring auto film stop and counter which proved faulty and caused the camera to be recalled from the market. Nov 27, 2019 photos shot in a denverarea junkyard with a 1949 argus 75 film camera and portrait lens. I think i can figure it out, but i would like step by step directions. The viewfinder is bright and perfect for ttv photography. The argus argoflex e was a gearedlens tlr made from 1940 to 1948, with production interrupted when argus diverted its resources to wwii military contracts. Sadly, today 620 film is no longer available, so you need to load 120 film into it. Dec 30, 2019 the argoflex seventyfive takes 620 film, but i have successfully been able to use 120 film in mine. The advance mechanism does not allow for double exposures. From 1954 to 1958 there was an argus super seventyfive which restored the taking lens ability to have adjustable focus, and added a slightly brighter 65mm f8 lens.
If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. Links argus camera timeline, photos taken with argoflex on, various argoflex cameras on the argus collectors group site, argus argoflex seventyfive at sylvain halgands, argus. Introduction to the argus seventyfive argoflex seventyfive and. The main body was molded from plastic perhaps bakelite, while the film door is a painted metal casting.
Argus seventyfive 75 box vintage snapshot film camera lumar 75mm lens usa. Ive never loaded one before, and 620 film is expensive, so i dont wanna blow a whole roll trying to load it or anything. Argoflex seventy five vintage box camera wargus lumar 75mm lens,sold as is. Introduction to the argus seventyfive argoflex seventyfive and argu 75 duration. If you havent seen one before, look up pics of it, its pretty sweet. Antique argus argoflex model e film camera 75 mm twin. Argus, argoflex seventyfive 75 tlr 1950s antique 620 film. Jul 04, 2018 the argus argoflex forty is one of the very best of the pseudo tlr 6x6 box cameras, and the best one ive used so far. The front panel and viewfinder hood are in a contrasting satinfinish metal. Sometime during the 1950s, the argoflex name would be dropped, and the camera would be simply known as the argus seventyfive. Argus also offered two higherspecification variations on the seventy five, adding a focusable lens. The argus seventyfive has a tripod thread which makes it one of the.
The shutter has an instant and time option for fixed and bulb shots respectively. A little camera pseudo twin reflex lens from 1954, is a focusable version of the basic argus seventyfive. This one is about the argus 75, a 60s toylike camera i modified to use easily accessible modern 120 film. It takes 620 film natively, so respooling 120 film onto 620 spools is necessary.
As 52 melhores imagens em argoflex cameras antigas, cameras. I cleaned it up,buti am not sure if it works properly,it clicks and opens. Unfollow argus seventyfive camera to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Argus, argoflex seventyfive 75 tlr 1950s antique 620 film camera. This little gem is from 1950, and the model production years for the forty ranged from 19501954. The argus argoflex forty is one of the very best of the pseudo tlr 6x6 box cameras, and the best one ive used so far. Used normal wear, this is a vintage 1960 argus argoflex seventy five film camera. The cute thing is in fantastic vintage condition and the shutter works. How to use argus super seventy five tlr film camera. Same as argoflex seventy five, but name shortened from argoflex to argus.
Introduction to the argus seventy five argoflex seventyfive and argu 75 duration. Argus 75 instruction manual, user manual, free instruction. By the mid 1950s, the argoflex name would be reduced to extremely simple box cameras with fixed viewfinders and simple shutters. The argus seventyfive has a twin lens reflex design with a fixedfocus lens. In the postwar 19461948 version, the lenses were coated. Junkyard photos with 1950s argus argoflex seventyfive film. An excellent condition and fully working argoflex 75 vintage camera.
Get the best deals on argus vintage tlr camera when you shop the largest online selection at. The similar argus super seventy five offers a focusable 65mm f8f16 lens. Shows a mild amount of usage wear with minor scratches on camera body. The argus 75, also marketed as the argus seventyfive and the argoflex seventyfive, is a bakelite pseudo tlr made by the argus company between 1949 and 1964. Special thanks to the dallas model a ford club for allowing me to take photos of the beautiful cars. The argoflex seventyfive and argus seventyfive were bakeliteplastic pseudo tlr made by argus. Vintage argus argoflex seventyfive 75 box camera and case art deco.
The argus seventyfive produces 6x6 images and takes 620 film no longer available and was manufactured from 1953 to 1958. Produced from about 19491964, the camera takes 620 film. Photos shot in a denverarea junkyard with a 1949 argus 75 film camera and portrait lens. The argus argoflex seventyfive alys vintage camera alley. Jan 05, 2016 introduction to the argus seventyfive argoflex seventyfive and argu 75 duration. Argus also offered two higherspecification variations on the seventyfive, adding a focusable lens. Dont forget to see the sample images at the end of the video. Comes with a leather case and also a argus detachable flash you just have to get bulbs.
The most common is the argoflex seventyfive and the later restyled but functionally identical argus 75. The bakelite camera had a pair of 3element argus varex 75mm f4. Oddly, argus describes the camera in the owners manual as a modified twin lens type, with a builtin flasha big negatory on both claims. Junkyard photos with 1950s argus argoflex seventyfive film camera.
Vintage argus seventy five 75 film box camera seventy five w. Apr 09, 2018 these metal bodied argus tlrs would be the most sophisticated tlrs the company would make before reverting back to a plastic body and simpler design with the release of the seventy five in 1949. The argus seventy five was manufactured from to the flash is also in great condition. Argus originated as a subsidiary of the international radio corporation irc, founded by charles verschoor. This particular e is actually the later model of the first argoflex e, with a coated lens instead of the earlier uncoated version.
Ag argus, argoflex seventyfive 75 camera in really nice condition for its age from 1950s. Argoflex seventy five vintage box camera wargus lumar. Argoflex seventyfive argoflex 75 posted on april 24, 2011 4 comments. A cloth neckstrap is permanently attached to the top of the. How to use argus super seventy five tlr film camera youtube.
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