Dan Deary

<p>In the early ‘70’s while in the Army I use to use “the Brick” as a paper weight—that’s what I thought it was good for. I am somewhat hesitant to post this as, the infamous Argus C3, is not highly regarded in photographic circles, even loathed by some. Yet I am drawn to this camera because of its history, its impact on photography in general and dare I say it, its unique look and design, as frustrating as it is to actually use it.</p><div></div>

<p>Kris:<br /> Your Yashica D has a Yashikor Lens which is a 3 element triplet, a very good one though. The 124G comes with a Yashinon lens which is a Tessor design which has 4 elements. The soft edges are normal for a triplet that is shot with lens a at large apertures which would explain your description of cloudy day with a filter. A triplet is extremely sharp normally at f 8 and smaller. The large apertures are are especially good for portraits or for deliberately soft pictures. What I am trying to say is that the triplet can be used to your advantage as long as you understand its limitations. The lens actually gives you some flexibility--a positive.<br /> By the way I do have a Yashica 635 but have not shot with 35mm yet. My next project perhaps.</p>

<p>Thanks to all of you for your enlightened responses. I think I will try Gus's recommendation first--I have a little experience with a few lenses in removing some front or rear elements but I was reluctant to try it on this camera without some knowledge of what I was doing. I have heard this camera is difficult to work on so that is another reason for my reluctance. Now I have to convince my Dad to let me try this!</p>

<p>Chuck: It is definitely internal and I should add that it does not appear to be dust.</p>

<p>This is my fathers Rollei 35 which has been stored in a closet for many years. He also was probably not the best caretaker of this camera perhaps leaving it in hot cars etc. The exterior of the lens looks fine but the interior has specks that do not appear to be fungus or lens separation to me, but I want some input from others. The shutter blades may be a little oily but shutter still works. Could this be oil on the lens? If so is it practical to remove lens for cleaning? The attached picture is the best I could do to show this.</p><div></div>