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Argus C-2 User manual
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- Argus C-2
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- User manual
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- English
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- 13
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trast. For all general photographic pu r-
GENERAT INSTRUCTIONS poses,Agfa Superpan,obtainable in either
Hold the CcrmeraStecrdy l8 exposure Agfa-Argus cartridges or full 36
Never oil the shutter or other camera exposure rolls will be found ideal. For ad- I verse lighting conditions such as indoor,mechanism. Return the camera to our
ServiceDepartment for adjustment or re- theatre and candid shots it is recommended
pair. that either Eastman Super X X or Agfa
trorm the habit of advancingthe film for Ultra Speedfilm be used. All film should be
a new exposureimmediatelyafter taking a carefully developed in a fine grain de-
picture. This habit will prevent confusion veloper.
and eliminatedouble exposureand blank THE MODEL C2 ARGUS
f rames.
There are five important stepsto remem-
ber when making a picture: l. Set the
Shutter Speed.2. Cock Shutter Set Lever.
3. Set Diaphragm Opening. 4. Focus on
Main Object through RangeFinder. 5. Ad-
vancefilm immediatelyafter each exposure.
Study this instruction book carefully.
Further information may be obtained by
addressingI NTEnNATToNALREsenRCHConpo-
RATroN,Ann Arbor, Michigan.
FILM SUGGESTIONS
The Model C-2 Argus is designedto use
35 mm. double perforated film. 35 mm.
film is available in many different emul- +sions,including the new Ultra Speedsand
Color Films. Film may be purchasedfrom ( FtcuRE r)
yoqr local dealer in either bulk quantities l . Range Finder Knob B. Lock Clip
or in convenientdaylight loading cartridges and Scale 9. Speed Button
rangingfrom 15 to 35 exposures. 23.. ShutterCounter ReleaseDial 10.11. TripodDiaphragmSocketRing
Under good lighting conditionsit is ad- 4. Counter Dial Release 12. Lens
visable to use either Eastman Panatomic Button 13. Range Finder Coup- 5. Range Finder Openings ling UnitX, Agfa Plenachromeor Dupont Superior 6. View Finder 14. Rewind Knob
for minimum grain sizeand maximum con- 7. Winding Knob 15. Shutter Set Lever
)
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TO IOAD THE CAMERA
Grasp the camera in the left hand, and
with the thumb depress lock clip (8, figure
2). With the thumb and forefinge_lof the
right hand, raise hinged cover ( 18) while
loZk clip is depressed. During loading
operation care should be taken not to place
unnecessarystrain on the hinge ( l7). The
camera should not be lif ted or carried by
the open back cover.
It is advisable before loading film to clean
all interior parts of the camera with a
camel'shair brush. This will eliminate dust
and film particles which may scratch the
film while it is in the camera.
Draw out the film rewind knob ( 14) as
f ar as it will come and insert the film maga-
zine into the film cavity as in Figure 2.
Snap the rewind knob back in plagg. This
will prevent the magazine from falling out
during the remainder of the loading opera-
tions. Pull enough film out of the magazine
until it extends over the end of the camera
caseabout one inch. The film (22, figure 2)
should then be looped as shown and the
end inserted in the slot of the winding shaft
(2), figu re 2) .
The winding knob (7) should be turned
in the direction of the arrow until the film
lies flat in the film track. Advance the film
until the full width is across the sprocket
shaft (21) and the teeth are engagedin the
perforations.
( f rcuRE 2) When using Agfa-Argus cartridges with
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paper'tne leader, two or three comple-te- tu rlls vancing the film 2 or 3 frames as you did
bf winding knob should be made before with the first loading. Now advance the
closing the back. After inspecling pressure film to the figure I I and the camera and
? film are again in normal exposing condi-pad (i9) for dirt or film particles, close and
lock the camera back. tion.
Turn film winding knob (7) until the I t is important to form the habit of ad-
counter dial (l) stopi. Depresscounter dial vancing the film immediately after taking
release button (4) momentarily until the a picture. This prevents double exposure
counter dial moves, then again advance the and blank f rames.
film by turning winding knob. Repeat this
operation until- at least two frames of film 'When
have passed the counter dial. load-
ing with the Agfa-Argus paper leader cart-
ridge the film should be advanced l0 or 12
tu rns af ter closing the back cover. When
the perforated film passesthe sprocket shaft
the counter dial mechanism will beconle
active. Advance the film at least two
frames before setting the counter dial.
The counter dial (l) should now be turn-
ed with the thumb and forefinger in a cou'n- ((0"tar clockwise direction until the is in
line with the white marker. The Camera is
now ready for the first exposlI re.
If for any reason you desire to remove
the film before the completion of a full roll
of exposures, the following steps are neces-
sary. Note the number of exposuresalready
made and rewind the film by turning re- TO TAKE PICTURESwind knob ( l4). With a pencil write the
number of exposuresalready made, for ex- View Finder
ample 10. on the film or leader for future The view finder brings into focus slight-
reference. When reloading this particular ly less of the picture than will actually be
exposedfilm, proceed in the usual manner covenedby the film" This preventscutting
and reset the counter dial at zero after ad- off pant of subjectsand leavesa margin of
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safety in the finished negatives to permit
composition when enlarging. When sight-
ing the camera the finder eyepiece (24, fig-
ure 3), is brought as closeto the eye as pos-
sible. Vertical subject lines should be
brought parallel with the vertical edge of
the finder openings. The camera should be
pressed firmly against the face when sight-
ing and during exposure.
FOCUSING THE MODEL C-2 ARGUS A B C
The Model C-2 Argus is equipped with a (A) Range Finder correctly focused.Ver-
coupled sextant type split image range tical lines appear unbroken.
finder. Focusing is accomplishedby moving (B) Range Finder focused for a distance
the range finder knob ( l, figure 3) while beyond the main object.
sighting through the range finder eye piece (C) Range Finder focused for a distance
(25, figure 3) . closer than main object.
Press the camera against the f ace and The lens is automatically brought into
sight through the eyepiecethe object to be sharp focus on the object. Examine the
photographed. The main object should al- range finder scale ( I , figu re I ) to find the
ways be used when focusing the camera. exact distance of the object focused. The
following table shows the distancesof near-
Select a vertical line of the object anC est and farthest objects in focus at various
turn Range Finder Knob ( I, figure 3) with stops according to the range finder seftings.
the middle finger of the right hand until this By referring to the table you will be able to
line appears as one straight line f rom the 'r determine exactly how much foreground andbottom of the picture to the top. Seefigures background will be sharp.
A, B, and C. I n some casesit may be neces- T be critical sbarpness of your negatiaes
sary to tilt the camera slightly forward to depends lar gely upon correct locusing ol
bring the vertical object to the center of your camera. Don't guess;-focus tbrougb
the pictu re. tbe range finder.
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ACTUALSIZEOF STA.NDARDARGUSPRINTS 23/+ 23/q x x 4rle 4L/q H ERE is the actucrl size ol pictures prod lrom film with Argus Speed Printer on Argus Bromex pclper. Argrus Bromex paper comes in single or double weight, glossy, semi-mctt or silk finish, in solt, medium or hard. It is cut to the size illustrcrted, with allowcnce lor an eighth ol an inch border crround picture, mcde specilically lor use in Argus printers. iii,. Both the Argus "Automcrtic" printer crnd the Argus "Electromatic" (illustrcted on lol- Iowing poge) operote on ll0-120 volt AC or DC crnd houdle strip tilm or single negcrtives.View original page 8
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NEW ARGUSELECTROMATIC THE SHUTTER
TAKES ALL GUESS-WORK speeds:The speed'l/5 second,dial isl/10,calibratedl/2A, V20,with | /50,ten
1/100, l/150, l/200, l/300. To select OUT OF PRINT-TIMING l'/75,
a desired speed, rotate the speed dial until The "Electromcrtic" Speed Printer is
equipped with c photo-electric "eye" the desired speed is below the red arrow. This setting can be changed either beforewhich "reclds" the density oI your negro- or after setting or cocking trip lever. Dotive crnd gives proper exposure or tim- not attempt to force the dial clockwise pas-ting in mcrking prints. Merely set one the stop between | /300 and | /5 second.indiccrtor lor negcrtive density, crnother Turn the dial clear around in a counter-lor paper surloce being used, crnd flip
the stcrrting switch. When print is cor- clockwise direction.
rectly exposed, the ligrht goes ofl. Save Speeds between those marked on the
paper by getting cr GOOD PBINT EVEBY speed dial may be obtained by setting the
TIME; eliminate trial crnd error methods. dial between two selected speeds. For ex-
List price ample : | / 15 second may be obtained by tq!- ..ELECTROMATIC"THE ..$35.00 tin! dial midway between l/10 and l/20.
To set the releasefor instantaneous ex-
posures the release bu tton dot mu st be in (( iine with the letter 1". Select the desired
shutter speed and set the shutter by press-
ing down the setting lever ( 15, figure I )
until a click is heard. The shutter is now
set for taking a picture. When making the
r*. actual exposure, hold the camera tightly
against the f ace and center the subje-ct
carefully in the view finder. Slowly
"squeeze" the releasebutton u n til the shut-
'ter trips. I t is important that the camera be
held rigid while making the actual ex-
posure and shutter speedsu nder | /30 second
should be made with the assistanceof a
t nipod or other suitable support.
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REMOVING TTIE LENS When replacing the lens screw it into
In order to use the lens on the Model C place in the usual manner by rotating the
Argus Enlarge.r and other Argus. Acces- entire lens assemblyin a clockwisedirection.
sories or to interchange lenses, the lens Turn until the lens is snugly seated. Care
must be removed from the camera. To re- should be taken when starting the lens into
move the lens first set the range finder at place that the threads mesh properly, other-
three feet. LJnscrewthe coupling unit (lJ, wise threads on the camera case and lens
figure l) by turning counter-clockwise.The barrel may become damaged. Set the range
coupling unit complete with the coupling finder to the 3-foot mark. Reinsert the
gear (26, figure 4) can be lifted out readily. coupling unit so that the uppermost tooth
Unscrew the lens by turning counter-clock- in the focusing rack (27, figure 4) engages
wise in the usual manner. in the coupling gear (seeillustration). Be sure
that the range finder knob has not moved
from the 3-foot mark during this operation.
The above steps must be given close atten-
tion or the camera will not focus correctly.
Rotate the rangefinder knob toward the
_ infinity (.o) end of the scale.If it moves be-
yond the oo mark, remove the coupling unit
and set the rangefinder knob so that the 3
foot mark lines up as closeas possibleto the
arrow. Reassembleand check on co. The co
mark M UST line up with arrow.
TETEPHOTO IENS
Telephoto lenses for the Argus Model
C-2 will be available shortly. They will be
,Jf- equipped with a rack for coupling to the
range finder in a manner similar to that
used with the Cintar f :3.5. For further in-
formation on Telephoto lensesconsult your
local dealer.
TRIPOD SOCKET
The tripod socket (10, figure l) is tapped
with the standard American thread. Any
American tripod will fit Argus Cameras.
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