Argus C3 Samples Take 2

Got a second roll of film thru an Argus C3, kind of suprised. The roll

is some el-cheapo walgreen's brand ISO 200 speed film. Though note the

second to the last image, seems promising in terms of sharpness if I

end up finally using my reala 100 roll in the next few days. I also

like the Corna effect the lens has wide open ( i know its considered a

defect, which most modern lens use aspherical elements to correct, but

its cool anyways ). <br><br>

 

<a href="http://www.karlblessing.com/shares/argus2/">Samples Here</a>

The dog looks like my girlfriend's Jack Russell Terrier, Gizmo.

 

Craig

The C3 is by far my favorite classic. Save for the Canonet GIII, it's my most used rangefinder. While it's certainly not a Leica, it's a wonderful rangefinder that commands respect.

Its a while since I used Studio 35 film but most of the store-brand films are high quality Agfa, Konica or 3M. I use them all the time with great results.

Great pictures! Looks as if you have some others interested in the C3. It's one of the best "Made in the USA" rangefinder cameras IMHO.

The C3 was my only Kodachrome holder for years.

Regards.

Nice. These cameras are among the most reliable ever made and often just written off as common "bricks". I'm going to load my C and C2 with the old uncoated lenses and shoot in the park.

Ciao

David

(Rome, Italy)

I successfully sold magazine photos using teh Argus C3 for several years in the 1940's.

 

Lynn