Vintage Exploration | Argus Rangefinder

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

The Argus Rangefinder, aka The Brick

The Argus C3 Rangefinder, produced from 1939 to 1966, was dubbed “the brick” by photographers due to its size, shape, and weight. I came across an Argus C3 in an antique shop a couple of years ago and, knowing nothing about it, had to have it. I had no idea if it worked, nor did I care. I paid $15 and thought it would look great sitting on a shelf.

My “brick” has been sitting on display in my parents’ home on an antique tripod that belonged to my great-grandfather since I bought it (at the time I was living overseas and didn’t need the extra weight in my suitcase). This past Christmas I was fortunate to spend around three weeks with my parents and one of the things I did while I was there was give this little camera some TLC, but first I took pictures – lots of pictures using my mom’s awesome macro lens. I’ve dubbed this series “The Argus Rangefinder Collection” and I love how they turned out!

The Argus Rangefinder Collection

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

 

Argus Rangefinder | Vintage Exploration | Antique Vintage Film Camera

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  1. […] you know that I have a fascination with just about anything vintage, especially vintage cameras. (see last year’s series on the Argus Rangefinder). Of course I had to photograph these gems. Over the next several weeks I will present my new […]

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