The argoflex seventyfive and argus seventyfive were bakeliteplastic pseudo tlr made by argus. Consulta mais ideias sobre cameras antigas, cameras vintage e camera fotografica. The argus seventy five was manufactured from to the flash is also in great condition. Harley earl design featuring auto film stop and counter which proved faulty and caused the camera to be recalled from the market. Dec 30, 2019 the argoflex seventyfive takes 620 film, but i have successfully been able to use 120 film in mine. It takes 620 film, which is no longer made but 120 film can be respooled to fit. Ag argus, argoflex seventyfive 75 camera in really nice condition for its age from 1950s. The argus 75 is a fun little bakelite wonder from ann arborbased argus. Argus was an american maker of cameras and photographic products, founded in 1936 in ann arbor, michigan. This little gem is from 1950, and the model production years for the forty ranged from 19501954. 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. The argoflex seventyfive was made by argus in 1949 until 1964, and there were two versions.
The most common is the argoflex seventy five and the later restyled but functionally identical argus 75. It takes 620 film and will not allow the use of 120 unless rerolled. Argoflex seventyfive argoflex 75 posted on april 24, 2011 4 comments. 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. In the postwar 19461948 version, the lenses were coated. The cute thing is in fantastic vintage condition and the shutter works.
I basically just trimmed the rim around the two ends of the 120 spool and it fit fine. 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. The argoflex seventyfive and argus seventyfive were bakeliteplastic pseudo tlr made by argus in the usa, with variations, between 19491964. Introduction to the argus seventyfive argoflex seventyfive and. Junkyard photos with 1950s argus argoflex seventyfive film camera skip to main content. Nov 27, 2019 photos shot in a denverarea junkyard with a 1949 argus 75 film camera and portrait lens. In my last blog about the ilford ortho plus 80 film, i talked about my day in tradition, fl. Its bestknown product was the c3 rangefinder camera, which enjoyed a 27year production run and became one of the topselling. Youll find a few different argus pseudotlrs that share this body. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. Oct 09, 2019 youll find a few different argus pseudotlrs that share this body. Nice argus argoflex seventy five camera with leather case. Argus argoflex seventyfive in photo insider blog at unique photo.
Argus argoflex seventy five alys vintage camera alley. Vintage argus seventyfive box camera circa 1950s works mechanically. Argus argoflex seventyfive gregory w brown the manual suggests shooting now discontinued verichrome or kodacolor film, but doesnt specify an ei. Junkyard photos with 1950s argus argoflex seventyfive film camera. I think i can figure it out, but i would like step by step directions. I received the argoflex seventyfive as a christmas present from my finace, as well as the anscoflex ii. Argus argoflex seventyfive 120 film camera property room. This preowned quality camera was found in a storage shed after sitting for 25 year. 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. Argus seventyfive 75 box vintage snapshot film camera lumar 75mm lens usa.
The argus argoflex seventyfive alys vintage camera alley. Nov 27, 2019 junkyard photos with 1950s argus 75 film camera. Oddly, argus describes the camera in the owners manual as a modified twin lens type, with a builtin flasha big negatory on both claims. This one is about the argus 75, a 60s toylike camera i modified to use easily accessible modern 120 film. Get the best deals on argus vintage box cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. It has a shuttercocking feature that prevents double exposures which was useful if you were one of those families that had at least two christmases, halloweens, or whatever on one roll of film 12 exposures. It was sold as an upgrade to the regular seventy five. This argoflex seventyfive is a bakelite\plastic pseudo tlr made between 19491958.
How to use argus super seventy five tlr film camera. Its bestknown product was the c3 rangefinder camera, which enjoyed a 27year production run and became one of the topselling cameras in history. Argus 75 instruction manual, user manual, free instruction. Unfollow argus seventyfive camera to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Argus argoflex seventyfive medium format film camera with original case. The argoflex seventy five takes 620 film, but i have successfully been able to use 120 film in mine. 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. None some cameras date stamped inside in the bay where the film goes, in format yymm, where yy is year and mm is month. Vintage argoflex 75 620 film bakelite camera in by cgcollectibles. I received the argoflex seventy five as a christmas present from my finace, as well as the anscoflex ii. The argus seventyfive has a tripod thread which makes it one of the.
Argus also offered two higherspecification variations on the seventyfive, adding a focusable lens. The camera takes 620 film, which is the same size as 120 film simply wound onto a narrower spool. A little camera pseudo twin reflex lens from 1954, is a focusable version of the basic argus seventyfive. Dont forget to see the sample images at the end of the video. Finden sie topangebote fur argus argoflex seventyfive bei ebay. The main body was molded from plastic perhaps bakelite, while the film door is a painted metal casting. Argoflex seventy five vintage box camera wargus lumar. Apr 24, 2011 i received the argoflex seventy five as a christmas present from my finace, as well as the anscoflex ii. See more ideas about twin lens reflex camera, camera and vintage cameras. 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.
Take the camera, load it with iso film, go outside during the day and shoot away. The argoflex seventyfive and argus seventyfive were two name variants. The argoflex seventyfive and argus seventyfive were bakelite plastic pseudo tlr made by argus in the usa, with variations, between 19491964. By the mid 1950s, the argoflex name would be reduced to extremely simple box cameras with fixed viewfinders and simple shutters. The argoflex seventyfive takes 620 film, but i have successfully been able to use 120 film in mine. Introduction to the argus seventyfive argoflex seventyfive and argu 75 duration. A cloth neckstrap is permanently attached to the top of the. 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. Argus argoflex seventy five gregory w brown the manual suggests shooting now discontinued verichrome or kodacolor film, but doesnt specify an ei.
Introduction to the argus seventy five argoflex seventyfive and argu 75 duration. 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. I cleaned it up,buti am not sure if it works properly,it clicks and opens. While i havent tried ttv yet, i decided to give it a try the old fashioned way.
As 52 melhores imagens em argoflex cameras antigas, cameras. This particular e is actually the later model of the first argoflex e, with a coated lens instead of the earlier uncoated version. Antique argus argoflex model e film camera 75 mm twin lens. Argoflex seventy five vintage box camera wargus lumar 75mm lens,sold as is. Uses 620 film still available and takes super pictures. Jan 05, 2016 introduction to the argus seventyfive argoflex seventyfive and argu 75 duration. Comes with a leather case and also a argus detachable flash you just have to get bulbs. Produced from about 19491964, the camera takes 620 film. The argus seventyfives production run lasted fifteen years and three design.
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. 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. Antique argus argoflex model e film camera 75 mm twin lens with box and case. Survey results indicate the logo on the top of the front plate of the similar. If you havent seen one before, look up pics of it, its pretty sweet. Video showing how to respool 120 film onto a 620 reel. Used normal wear, this is a vintage 1960 argus argoflex seventy five film camera. The similar argus super seventy five offers a focusable 65mm f8f16 lens. Survey results indicate the logo on the top of the front plate of the similar argoflex 40 changed from argoflex to argus around 1953.
The front panel and viewfinder hood are in a contrasting satinfinish metal. Sadly, today 620 film is no longer available, so you need to load 120 film into it. Ive never loaded one before, and 620 film is expensive, so i dont wanna blow a whole roll trying to load it or anything. Jan 30, 2009 produced from about 19491964, the camera takes 620 film. Vintage argus seventy five 75 film box camera seventy five w. It takes 620 film natively, so respooling 120 film onto 620 spools is necessary.
The shutter has an instant and time option for fixed and bulb shots respectively. 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. 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. Please refer to my video down below for how i did this. Vintage argus seventy five box camera circa 1950s works mechanically. Most versions of the camera are able to use either 620 or 120 film, thanks to a. Its a simple, inexpensive, yet reliable little box camera that you would hang around your neck, look down into the large, clear viewfinder, and snap photos at waist level, keeping the. Junkyard photos with 1950s argus argoflex seventyfive film. Discussion in classic manual cameras started by sliu, jun 17, 2005. The bakelite camera had a pair of 3element argus varex 75mm f4. 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. Vintage argus argoflex seventyfive 75 box camera and case art deco.
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. Photos shot in a denverarea junkyard with a 1949 argus 75 film camera and portrait lens. The advance mechanism does not allow for double exposures. Argus, argoflex seventyfive 75 tlr 1950s antique 620 film. The argus seventyfive produces 6x6 images and takes 620 film no longer available and was manufactured from 1953 to 1958. Junkyard photos with 1950s argus argoflex seventyfive. In 1950 argus introduced a fancier version but not as nice as the ef that used the seventy five body but with shutterfstop adjustments and a focusing lens. Antique argus argoflex model e film camera 75 mm twin. 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. Get the best deals on argus vintage tlr camera when you shop the largest online selection at. The viewfinder is bright and perfect for ttv photography. Please look at the photos as they are a part of the description. He knew i was looking to start using tlr cameras and ones that were suitable for through the viewfinder photography.
Argus originated as a subsidiary of the international radio corporation irc, founded by charles verschoor. Same as argoflex seventy five, but name shortened from argoflex to argus. Argus also offered two higherspecification variations on the seventy five, adding a focusable lens. An excellent condition and fully working argoflex 75 vintage camera.
Vintage argus argoflex seventy five tlr camera flash 75mm argus lumar lens needs some cleaning. How to use argus super seventy five tlr film camera youtube. Camera was note tested with film, for that reason it is sold as is. Both have a fixedfocus, fixedexposure meniscus lens. Special thanks to the dallas model a ford club for allowing me to take photos of the beautiful cars. Argus, argoflex seventyfive 75 tlr 1950s antique 620 film camera. The argoflex e was the first of a fairly long line of argoflexes, which actually eventually devolved into cheap plastic boxlike cameras in the last models 75, 40, not unlike oversized kodak duaflexes. The argus seventyfive was manufactured from to the flash is also in great condition. The similar argus super seventyfive offers a focusable 65mm f8f16 lens. The most common is the argoflex seventyfive and the later restyled but functionally identical argus 75. Unfollow argus camera 75 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The argus seventyfive has a twin lens reflex design with a fixedfocus lens. Shows a mild amount of usage wear with minor scratches on camera body. Anyway, it was made between1949 and 1958, and it uses 620 film.
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