My Grandfather bought two of them when he was serving in the Army during the Korean War era with the Signal Corps in Austria. One of them he used heavily and the other he kept very well protected, almost new condition. When he passed away last december that second camera, practically new, fell to me. Waiting on my first roll of film to come back from Walgreens, fingers crossed.
i dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account? I somehow lost my password. I would love any help you can offer me.
@@stephenarling1667 I've been a WW2 buff since I was 8yo reading about the Battle of Britain. Just picked up an Argus C3 this morning for $20, was reading about Mr. Vaccaro, and sadly he passed away December 2022. I have some film, and Vaccaro's book "Entering Germany: 1944-1949" on order now.
Just got around to actually using an argus c3 i bought a while back in a thrift store. I, being a monster who messes things up, did cut part of the leatherette off to get to the screws (i hated peeling up the leatherette). But its all clean now, and its time for some pics!
Hey! II got one today and want to try shooting it, but I'm confused on something, maybe you can help? When looking at the rangefinder to focus on something, when I adjust the lens's focus, nothing changes in the range finder, is that supposed to be that way? It's always the same focus, nothing changes in the rangefinder when I fiddle with the lens.
I really really appreciate you making this video. You taught me so much about this specific camera, and I found that very valuable. Appreciate your time & effort.
Really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I just got one last week and its so beautiful and cool. I was planning on taking it to Harry Potter World to snap some photos and had no clue that the kid used this in sorcerer's stone. Now I HAVE Too! Thanks so much!
I have one. It was my father's from WWII era. I always wondered if any undeveloped film might still be inside. I never could figure out how to open it until now. So, now I know. There's no film in it. Thanks for the video!
In the instance that you come across another film camera that you would like check for film. Don't open the back door. Light will destroy any images on the roll and they will develop black. Instead you can wind the film advance to see if there's tension, if so it is loaded. (:
My Father gave me one of these in the early 1970s. I took many great photos with it. If you forget to advance the film after each shot you would get double exposures, which I did quite a few times at first.
I would think the spring is weak in that film indicator dial catch...so it wont push it over hard enough...I have never owned or used one or any of the Argus cameras...and I am now looking at finding one..nice video.
I have an Argus c3 from 1947 and when I look through the rangefinder to focus it does nothing. The blue and yellow parts of the glass do nothing. They don’t focus or move or anything and I can’t find anything online that addresses this issue. It’s frustrating and in an attempt to “fix” it I messed with the screws on top of the camera underneath the rangefinder adjusting cap and now it’s completely out of wack and I don’t know how to adjust it back. Really irritating.
I just got one of these at the thrift store and mine is missing the little metal screw that he showed at the end of the video. Is it important to have it? Do I have to cover it up?
Built from the early 1940s to late 1950s, the C3 was common as dirt when I started in photography in 1959. They were called "the brick" because they are that size and weight, and are probably better as a brick than a camera. Optics are bare minimal. Design has no modern features. Build quality sucks. They were common as dirt because they were cheap as dirt when new. In 1960, a used one was about $10, if it worked. When I see someone today crowing about a good deal at $30-50, I laugh. When you see folks buying them for up to $100, well, that's the peer power of social media I guess - Argus C3 as fashion accessory - wow.. Little known fact: The C3 has interchangeable lenses. Steinheil in Germany adapted a 35mm and 100mm from their line-up to the C3 mount for sale by Argus in the US (so-called "Sandmar"). So-so lenses, but rare as hell.; When new, they each cost about as much as the whole C3 camera.
I got a 100mm Sandmar lense with it's little leather case when I bought two argus cameras together. I'm glad I bought it because it's still functional aperture and all. I hope I can get some decent photos with it once I clean up and lubricate the one argus I'm gonna use.
@@thatonebear6848 Suggest you carefully film test your rangefinder and adjust if necessary. I do not recall whether the accessory lenses couple to the rangefinder (I rather doubt it), but you will need an accurate distance measurement to have a hope of focusing that 100mm Sandmar. If you are really interested in building a usable Argus rangefinder system, consider replacing the C3 with a C-33, or better, a C-44. Better build quality, much better lenses (the standard 50mm 2.8 was the first computer designed lens ever made), and a decent supply of reasonably priced and useful accessories. I considered doing this myself several times, but the last thing I need is another camera system I would hardly use.
My Grandfather bought two of them when he was serving in the Army during the Korean War era with the Signal Corps in Austria. One of them he used heavily and the other he kept very well protected, almost new condition. When he passed away last december that second camera, practically new, fell to me. Waiting on my first roll of film to come back from Walgreens, fingers crossed.
i dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account?
I somehow lost my password. I would love any help you can offer me.
Thank you so much for this, a nice gentleman just gave me one for free and I wasn't sure how it worked yet
I just picked one of these up at a thrift store, thank you for the valuable info on the film loading and film counter. I would have been lost!
Me as well!
Just found one of these in perfect condition at an Antique store for $8! Thank you for the video! Can't wait to get a roll of film in it!
Nice!! Enjoy!
I used a C3 in 11th grade photography class back in 1975. I still have it. Also have my father's C3 that he bought shortly after WWII ended.
Thanks for sharing and stopping by! It's a beautiful little camera.
This guy bought one before WWII ended, and still has it: tonyvaccaro.studio/story/
@@stephenarling1667 I've been a WW2 buff since I was 8yo reading about the Battle of Britain.
Just picked up an Argus C3 this morning for $20, was reading about Mr. Vaccaro, and sadly he passed away December 2022.
I have some film, and Vaccaro's book "Entering Germany: 1944-1949" on order now.
Just got around to actually using an argus c3 i bought a while back in a thrift store. I, being a monster who messes things up, did cut part of the leatherette off to get to the screws (i hated peeling up the leatherette). But its all clean now, and its time for some pics!
Hey! II got one today and want to try shooting it, but I'm confused on something, maybe you can help? When looking at the rangefinder to focus on something, when I adjust the lens's focus, nothing changes in the range finder, is that supposed to be that way? It's always the same focus, nothing changes in the rangefinder when I fiddle with the lens.
Thanks for taking the time to do this video....I just had my fathers AC3 refurbished...cvant wait to start using it!
I really really appreciate you making this video. You taught me so much about this specific camera, and I found that very valuable. Appreciate your time & effort.
Really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I just got one last week and its so beautiful and cool. I was planning on taking it to Harry Potter World to snap some photos and had no clue that the kid used this in sorcerer's stone. Now I HAVE Too! Thanks so much!
Very helpful video. First time I've found helpful information about this thrift store find. Thank you!
Heather Reilly thanks for your comment!
I have one. It was my father's from WWII era. I always wondered if any undeveloped film might still be inside. I never could figure out how to open it until now. So, now I know. There's no film in it. Thanks for the video!
In the instance that you come across another film camera that you would like check for film. Don't open the back door. Light will destroy any images on the roll and they will develop black. Instead you can wind the film advance to see if there's tension, if so it is loaded. (:
My Father gave me one of these in the early 1970s. I took many great photos with it. If you forget to advance the film after each shot you would get double exposures, which I did quite a few times at first.
Best Video about the C3 by far. Thank you!
Found one of these at a thrift store and got it for $5.00! Lucky me! 🤩
Lucky 👍🏼
omg i got mine for 20
I would think the spring is weak in that film indicator dial catch...so it wont push it over hard enough...I have never owned or used one or any of the Argus cameras...and I am now looking at finding one..nice video.
I got mine today for 20$ with the leather case and a flash on the side and replacement bulbs I'm amazed
Have two of slightly different models. I can open the other but this one is putting up quite the fight
Yeah that tab to open the film door can be super hard on my fingers sometimes. Thanks for stopping by!
Just found one of these at a thrift store for $8 this weekend. Going to run a roll of film through it to see if it works properly still
Thank you. Extremely helpful
I have an Argus c3 from 1947 and when I look through the rangefinder to focus it does nothing. The blue and yellow parts of the glass do nothing. They don’t focus or move or anything and I can’t find anything online that addresses this issue. It’s frustrating and in an attempt to “fix” it I messed with the screws on top of the camera underneath the rangefinder adjusting cap and now it’s completely out of wack and I don’t know how to adjust it back. Really irritating.
Allan Agudelo oh man! That’s sounds rough. Yeah not sure how to fix that. Best of luck!
What kind of film does that camera use
so a full rotation of the winding wheel is only one frame?
My Dad had one and I took my first 35mm picture with it. Now I own three. lol
this is very helpful. Thank you!!
What number/symbol is the rangefinder at when setting it to infinity? Is it pointing to that black arrow on the botttom of the circle?
So cool.
Thanks for the film advance tip! You just forgot to mention that there is a bulb mode dial around the shutter release button.
What film do you use for this camera?
Amelia Asder 35mm film.
Buster Photo thank you!
@@DaveMontejano where's the best place to buy it?
I just got one of these at the thrift store and mine is missing the little metal screw that he showed at the end of the video. Is it important to have it? Do I have to cover it up?
I think that one was made around 1946 or 1947, going by the black shutter engage ...
No this one would have been 1952 or 1953 as it has the black plastic film counter and the Argus name plate and snap bottom rather than stitched case.
I think my shutter won’t release because it does not sound like your click.
Pretty good
Why didn't you edit out the sync clap 😂
Jim Bob because I’m an idiot. 😂
Hot damn when I heard they called this camera The Brick,I thought they were being Surreptitious,hot damn that thing is thick
Trying to figure out my grandfathers
I have a pre-war C3 O_O
I came here after playing fallout 76. I think this camera is beautiful.
The Brick! And don't forget the interchangeable lenses.,,, Nightmare.
Minor white had an Argus
didnt even edit out the audio sync...
...that missing part looks steam punk af,,
Harry Potter chamber of secrets the 2nd movie that's what the cameras from
Thanks for the info!
Built from the early 1940s to late 1950s, the C3 was common as dirt when I started in photography in 1959. They were called "the brick" because they are that size and weight, and are probably better as a brick than a camera. Optics are bare minimal. Design has no modern features. Build quality sucks. They were common as dirt because they were cheap as dirt when new. In 1960, a used one was about $10, if it worked. When I see someone today crowing about a good deal at $30-50, I laugh. When you see folks buying them for up to $100, well, that's the peer power of social media I guess - Argus C3 as fashion accessory - wow.. Little known fact: The C3 has interchangeable lenses. Steinheil in Germany adapted a 35mm and 100mm from their line-up to the C3 mount for sale by Argus in the US (so-called "Sandmar"). So-so lenses, but rare as hell.; When new, they each cost about as much as the whole C3 camera.
I got a 100mm Sandmar lense with it's little leather case when I bought two argus cameras together. I'm glad I bought it because it's still functional aperture and all. I hope I can get some decent photos with it once I clean up and lubricate the one argus I'm gonna use.
@@thatonebear6848 Suggest you carefully film test your rangefinder and adjust if necessary. I do not recall whether the accessory lenses couple to the rangefinder (I rather doubt it), but you will need an accurate distance measurement to have a hope of focusing that 100mm Sandmar. If you are really interested in building a usable Argus rangefinder system, consider replacing the C3 with a C-33, or better, a C-44. Better build quality, much better lenses (the standard 50mm 2.8 was the first computer designed lens ever made), and a decent supply of reasonably priced and useful accessories. I considered doing this myself several times, but the last thing I need is another camera system I would hardly use.
I have the same camera.🫢