Argus C3 Accessory Lenses User manual

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      Your regular Argus Cintar Lens
is an all-purpose lens most useful for
general indoor and outdoor shots. In
this picture each person appears larger
than in the wide-angle picture, and the
area photographed is smaller.

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     The Argus Sandmar Wide Angle
Lens lets you take broader and taller
pictures. You actually photogrqp-h a1r
area87 fi greater. It's ideal for difficultindoor pictures and where there is no
room to step back from your subject.
In this picture all  tl:,e familY are
included.

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The C-3 camera comes equip-
ped with a 50mm Cintar lens
which is removed in the fol-
lowing manner to install the
Wide Angle Lens or Tele-
photo Lens. It is important
to follow these simple in-
structions carefully.

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       First set the Rangefinder Dial (A) at
3 foot mark as indicated by arrow' tfnscrew
Idler Gear Cap (C) turning to the left'
Lift out Idler Gear (B) which meshes with
Rangefinder Dial (A) and Cintar Lens
(K). Grasp Collar (H) and unscrew lens,
iurning it to the left as indicated by the
arTow.
     To avoid injurY never turn Range-
finder Dial (A) more than 4 teeth beyond
3 foot mark or 4 teeth beyond infinity
mark. (o). Note danger area (o)'
       Set Rangefinder Dial (A) at infinitY
 (o). The camera is now ready to receive
 the Telephoto Lens. To be sure the Tele-
 photo Lens is clean before installing, wipe
 with lens tissue.


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                  A. Rangefinder Dial.
                  B. Idler Gear
                  C. Idler Gear Cap
                 D. Depth of Field Scale
                  E. Diaphragm Click Stops
                  F. Filter Holder and Lens Shade
                  G. Focusing Scale Arrow (Red)
                  H. Collar
                             I.  Telephoto Viewfinder Mask
                     J. Rangefinder Window

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       Be sure Rangefinder Dial (A) is set
   at infinity (o).  Grasp Telephoto Lens at
   Collar $i) ind screw into camera to right  as indiiated by arrow until tight-'  - No*
   turn Lens Collar (H) slightly to left lining
  up infinity mark (o) with red Focusing
   Scale Arrow (G).
       Drop Idler Gear (B). into-position
   and replaci Idler Gear Cap (C). Camera is
  now riady for Telephoto pictures' use
   i^tte"nttd.r and foCus the same as with
   the eintar Lens. Use the same exposure
   settings. If the lens markings-afe not now
   readily visible from the top of the camera'
   see tlie Special Adjustment on pages 14
  and 15.

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                  A. Rangefinder t)t--    G. Focusing Scale
                         Dial               Arrow                 B. Idler Gear                                H. Collar                  C. Idler Gear Cap                  D, Depth of Field    J. Rangefinder
                            Scale              Window
                 E. Diaphragm       M. Sliding Tele-
                           Click Stops          photo Mask
                   F. Filter Holder     V. Optical
                      and Lens Shade       Viewfinder
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               The Wide Angle Optical Viewfinder (V)
            must be used with the Wide Angle Lens. Th;
              Optical Viewfinder clips into Rangefinder Win-
          d9w (J)--a1d_91ap,s down over Rangefinder eye
              piece. This Viewfinder may be used with tire
               Tele-photo Lens as well. Simply lift up and slide
              the Telephoto Mask (M) forward into position.

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 The Depth of Field Scale tells how much of
 your picture is in sharp focus at any distance,
 with any f-stop setting.
    TELEPHOTO LENS
     Example: With your camera focused at
       25 feet at f:8, the picture will be in sharp
       focus from 16 to 64 feet. See illustration.


    WIDE ANGLE LENS
     Example: With your camera focused at
      10 feet at f:8, the picture will be in sharp
       focus from 7 to 19 feet. See illustration.

If the Depth of Field Scale is not   Rotate Rangefinder Dial (A) until Focus-
     visible from the top of the camer         ing Scale Arro'*' (G) is at infinity mark
    convenience, not a necessity   the fol-    (-).  Mark Lens Collar (H) with pencil                                      -    lowing adjustment may be made with   mark (X) below Rangefinder Window (J).
     a small jeweler's screw driver. We suggest,   Remove Wide Angle Lens in the same man-
    however, that you have this done by your   ner as you removed the Cintar Lens in
     local ARGLfS camera dealer.                 instructions on page 7.

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                            TETEPHOTO
         PORTRAITS    Finished portraits taken with the Argus Telephoto Lens           have a professional-     quality in color or black-and-white. You are able to get
            images in extra large size easily from a distance. Your subjects are at ease and
          you get relaxed pictures with your Argus Telephoto Lens.
       WILD LIFE   Many interesting photographs of birds and animals become             possible with your-    Telephoto Lens. It lets you stand back and take nature
             shots in clear detail without scaring away wild life.
                       WIDE ANGTE
        GROUPS   For family. photographs at Christmas, anniversaries, and party           groups your- Argus Wide Angle Lens lets you take in everyone, even in small
          rooms. You do not need to crowd people closely together to include them.
         INTERIORS    Pictures inside your home will show much more of the
            interior. The -Argus Wide Angle Lens takes in an 87 ft  greater picture area.
          You will be able to take better pictures in confined areas where trees, buildings
             or obstacles interfere.
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                         The ARGUS C-3 TelePhoto and
                          Wide Angle Lenses are equipped with com-
                          binationlens Shades and Filter l{oldersFilftw                         as shown. The size filter to be used is
                                                         Lens     ML1,'            illustratedSeries V forbybothfirstlensesunscrewingand is installedthe    as
                      Shade. Lens Caps are also supplied to
                              protect both lenses when not in use'*%t

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                           TETEPHOTO
                Lens: 100mm color-corrected, hard-coated anastigmat'
                    F-;t.p":- Click stop settings at f:4'5, l'6, 8r ll,  16' 22'
                  Vii-nta.t: Mask snaps into viewfinder window'                  Hyperfocal Distance: ?t feet 9 inches at f:4'5'
                          f,iil  r'i.ra Angle: 24'.
                     Fiit.i Size: SJries V, 3omm.                Lens Caps: protect'U-"1ft-."a" of the lens., (Also fit Cintar).
                  C;;;yi"c C...t Available as an accessory in genuine leather'
                      WIDE ANGTE
                 Lens: 35mm color-corrected, hard-coated anastigmat'                                                                5'6, 8,-11, 16'                                                 at f:4'5,                            Click stop settings                   F-tiop.t-d;tfi                                                          window'.                                                   over.rangefinder                                 Snals on                         Vie*fi"d.r:
                 Hvperfocal Distance: 35 feet at f:4'5'
                    futi fieta Angle: 64" 2L'.
                    Filter Size: Series V,30mm
               Lens Cap: Protects lens.
                 C"ttvi"g-Case: Available as an accessory in genuine leather'





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Yoar Argas Accessory Lens taas manulactured, inspected and tested by saitted
 le-ns craJtsmen.  It ts gaaranteed to be /ree o/ delecti in utoramansbip or material
dzring  its liletime. IJ any serticing is necessarT because of imper/tctions in materials
or u,orAmansbip, your lens u'ill be /actory sert,iced uitbout ,borgr,
  Argas equipment uhich bas been damaged, misbandled o, looro Jrom extendeduse uill  be factory seraiced at establisbed rates. (Jsed or rebailt eqaibment is not
coaered by tbis guarantee.
  Your Argas Accessory Lens is aatomaticaily gaaranteed uben parchased. Tbere
4re no cards to send in or Jartber steps to take.
         ARGUS CAMERAS INC., ANN ARBOR, MICHTGAN
            ARGUS CAMERAS OF CANADA, LTD., TORONTO, ONIARIO
PAF? NO. t4396                  PRINTED IN U,S.A.                   l0M-12-55