martin_garramone Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 A co-worker brought a couple of cameras to work this morning. One is a Hapo 66 and the other is an Argus 35mm that doesnt seem to have a model name or number on it. Stupidly, we both assumed that the cameras were empty. Both have film in them. Both camera backs were opened and closed very quickly. I didn't notice what was loaded in the Argus but the Hapo was loaded with Verichrome Pan with the paper backing on it. After closing the back on the Hapo I checked the frame number window. It was on 2 so if anything is on the film it will be only one frame. These cameras were stored in a footlocker in a garage in San Antonio for approximately 40 years. Is it worth the trouble to develop these and if so what sort of developer and developing times should I use?<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_garramone Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 Sorry the photo is so big. It's the first time I've uploaded a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinder Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 It is worth it. Diafine works well for old film. Contact Gene M. He is the resident expert on old film. ,Grinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Your mystery Argus looks like the one I just bought, an Argus A2F. You can find the model number inside the film compartment area, above the film path. It also will have a serial number there. I don't have a 35mm scanner anymore so I'm trying to figure out how to scan the shots I took with mine, but the images were surprisingly good and sharp given the age of the camera: mine is about 1941. I really like the art-deco look to the camera and especially the back. After all these years, the shutter speeds seem reasonably accurate considering how archaic it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_garramone Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 You were right Michael. I shot the last couple of frames with the Argus and rolled the film back into the cassette. It is an A2F. The film was Pan-X. If the sun comes out today I'll shoot the rest of the Verichrome Pan that's loaded in the Hapo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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