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Argus C44 - R User manual
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- Argus C44 - R
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CONTENTS:
Functional Parts. . ........3, 4
Using the Rangefinder. .......5
Color-Matic Settings. .. .. ....6
Your new camera is the perfect companion Loading the Camera. .. . . ..7,8for every picture-taking opportunity. With Unloading. .. . ... ....8its built-in rapid film wind and instantly in-
terchangeable lens system, you'll never miss Setting the Shutter. ......,.9
that once-in-a-lifetime picture. Setting the Lens. ..........10
Outdoor Exposures. .....11, 12
The following pages describe the steps in FlashPictures...... .....13-15
picture-taking with the C44R. Read this in- Changing Lenses. ..........16struction book carefully before you load the Range of Sharpness. ........17camera for the first time. If you're planning Specifications .......18a trip or pictures of a special event, try a
Service lnformation. .......19practice roll first to become completely
familiar with the camera's operation. Care and Cleaning. . .. ... . . .20View original page 3Page 7 · Read text
using the
rangefincJer
The combined viewfinder-rangefinder
on the C4d.x- makes focusing easy. Just
sight through the viewfinder and
turn the rangefinder dial with your
finger until the images are
aligned as shown in the illustrations.
A picture can be taken, as well as
focused, with the cnynera in either a hori-
zontal or vertical position. Hold the
camera so the framing best suits the subject.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
www.butkus.usSHUTTER SPEED DIALcolor-rnatic I
settings a
Your C44R has a complete range of adjustments,
but it can also be set and used as easily as a box IEI{S OPEI{ING SCALE
camera. The lens opening and distance scales and
the shutter speed dial have Color-matic markings
for correct outdoor exposures for average subjects
in bright sunlight.
YEttOW MARKINGS are used with Kodachrome.
RED MARKINGS are used with Anscochrome and
Ektachrome Daylight color films, Kodacolor, and
Panatomic-X or similar films (ASA 25-50).
The Color-matic distance setting is at 15 ft.,but sub-
jects between 9 and 50 ft. wiU be in focus. For
subiects outside this range, locus toith the range-
finder (see page 5). DISTAI{CE SCALE
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loading
Turn the lock (on camera bottom) to lease and move the wind lever until the
open and remove the back. Move the end of the film lies back against the
wind lever back and forth until it will sprocket. See illustration below.
go no further. Then rotate the take-up
spool with your thrrrnb until the flat side Place the back against the camera and
and the roller are facing uP- slide it up into the closed position. T\rrn
the lock to fast€n the back.
fnsert a 35mm magazine in the camera
and thread three perforations of film Move the wind lever back and forth
under the roller of the take-up spool. until it will go no further, Press the
The film perforations should be engaged shutter and move the lever through trlo
on the sprocket. Press the shutter re- full strokes. Press the shutter again.
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Sot the ('xl)()srlr() ('<lrrntcr When exposllre counter reads "0" and you have
to 20 (frlr :r 20 t'xpostrre taken that last lricture, clo not try to take any more.
roll) or to ll(j (for a lXj Before cume.rcl is op<,necl, film must be reutound.
(,xl)()sur(' roll ). 'I'he 'fo trnfold the rewind crank, slide the red button
('()ullt('r shor,"'s tlrr' ('x toward the crank hanclle and let the crank pop up.
posu rt's lt'f t. Lift it out of the knob as shown in the illustration.
You art' norv rr':rrlv to To rewind the film, hold the wind leve'r in toward
rvinrl tht' filrn for the the counter rvhile you turn the crank in the direc-
first. ('xl)()srlr(,. ,,1 1ru'or'.s tion of the arrow. Rt:wind until the counter stops
m()\'{' lt'r't'r tlrrorrgh 1rlt.r moving. then a few more turns. Open the back. re-
f ull stroltc.s t<i rvinrl film. move the film, and have the film processed promptly.
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setting the shutter Turn the shutter speed dial until the desired number is exactly opposite the index mark, not in-between. The illustration shows a setting of 125 (ltl25 second). The numbers are fractions of a second. FOR ACTION PICTURES, use 1/125 or 12300 second. FOR AVEBAGE PICTURES, use 1/60 orLtl2S second. F1OB LOW-LIGHT PICTUBES, use 1/30 second or lower. B is used for time exposures. When on B, the shutter will remain open as long as the release is held down. LJse a cable release and tripod with speeds lower than 1/30 and when taking time exposures.View original page 11
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You set the lens opening by turning tions may be obtained bV (1) using the
the lens opening scale to the right or Color-matic setting, (2) using the Out-
left until the deeired number is oppo- door Exposure Guide on page 12 or the
sitethe index mark. Lens openings may Flash Exposure Guide on page 15, (3)
be set on or between the numbers. using the data packed with your film or
flashbulbs, or (4), the simplest of all for
THE CORRECT LENS OPENING TO USE outdoor pictures, use the Argus Coupled
for different films and lighting condi- Exposure Meter shown on page 22.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
Beautiful outdoor pictures are easy with the C44R.
The outdoor exposure guide on the opposite page gives you
settings for different films and lighting conditions.
You can also use the Color-matic settings on page 5,
or the Argus Coupled Exposure Meter gives
correct settings at a glance.
Check the picture composition through the carnera
viewfinder before snapping the shutter. This
always results in pictures with more interest, and
you will be certain you are not cutting off impor-
tant parts of the subject. Try framing the scene
with some nearby object in the foreground and add
people in your picture to add human interest.
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Close lens one stop (dis- OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE tance between numbers)
n Cloudy Gloudl from chart setting f.or light c0t0R Fil.t SIIUTTER Bdgm iltyI subjects (beach and snow SPEED Sun Sun Bdght llull
scenes). Open one stop for Anscochrome Daylight
dark subjects (foliage and Ektachrome Daylight 60 tlrr t18 t15.6 tl4
dark flowers). Kodacolor
60 5.6-8 4-5.6 3.5 l/31 It is not always necessary (orKodachromeindoor type*)Daylight
to use the speeds in this Ektachrome Type F* 80 8-ll 5.6-8 4-5.6 3.5 chart. For instance, the
chart may recommend 1260 Super Ansochrome Day. r25 l6 ll 5.6
at f./8. To use l/125, open
the lens one stop to f.t5.6 BLAGT AilII WHITE
to compensate for the fast- Kodak Panatomic-X 60 ll 5.6 er speed. If you wanted to
Kodak Plus-X Pan r25 16 ll 5.6 use a speed half as fast
(1230), close the lens one Anso Super Hypan 300 22 l6 11 stop (to flIl).
Kodak Tri-X Pan 300 l6 ll 5.6
*Filters are needed when using indoor-type olor film outdoors.
See the instructions packed with these films.
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using the flash unit
To install a battery, lift up on the bot- tighten the wheel to lock the unit in
tom of the back cover. Insert a 22.5Y place. Remove the front cover from
battery with the ( * ) positive end up the unit and set the lever (on top of
(see specifications, page 18). Push bat- unit) for the flashbulb you are using.
tery in and replace the back. Open the reflector by turning the top
blade counterclockwise. Push flash-
To attach the unit to the camera, turn bulbs straight into the socket. With
the knurled wheel up, slide the mount- bayonet-base bulbs, align pins on base
ing foot into the flash shoe, then with slots in socket.
lB Do not haue a flashbulb in place when installing flash unit on camera.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
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THE FTASH CATCUTATOR on the back of the
unit tells you the lens opening to use.
(1) Turn the calculator dial to the guide num-
ber for your film and flashbulb (see chart on
$,. page 15). (2) Focus with your rangefinder to
iFteL find the subject distance, then (3) look opposite
this distance (on bottom of dial) to find the
lens opening. Set this on your camera lens. For
every subject distance it is necessary to use a
With a flashbulb in place, different lens opening. Change the guide num-
you can testthe entire flash ber whenever you change types of film or flash-
circuit and bulb with the bulbs, or when you change shutter speeds.
TEST LICHT button. If
everything is working, the THE EJECT IAMP BUTTON is pushed to eject
white spot above the EJECT the used flashbulb from the socket.
LAMP button will flash
briefly as the TEST LIGHT The fla.shbulb contpletes the unit's charging cir-
button is pressed. cuit. Do not leaue bulb inplncewhenstoringunit.
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FTASH EXPOSURE GUIDE Flashbulbs occasionally shat-
possible Sylvanla Sfirnh Sytvanlr ter, and to avoid any , FItT F|.ASHBUTBST n25 n2 Plorr 25 and Pnst ilS damage, a translucent shield Use X sync. setting Use t sync. setting may be used over the flash - use flash SHUTTER SPEEDS to u30 to r/30 to t/60 rlrxi r/300 unit reflector. Never in an explosive atmosphere. Ektachrome Type F 130 m 130 100 80 Kodaolor
Set the camera's M-X syn- Kodachrome Type F 100 65 100 75 60 chronization selector for the
Ansochrome 95 gfi 95 75 55 bulb you are using. See chart. Guide numbers are intended
Kodachrcme Daylight 52 50f 52 42 flt as guides, and may be adjust-
Super Ansochrome Day. 170 160' t70 135 95 ed up or down. Remember to
reset calculator to new guideKodak Tri-X Pan 320 220 320 2W 190 number whenever you change
Kodak Plus-X Pan 230 145 230 175 130 shutter speeds, film, or bulbs.
Kodak Panatomic-X t25 85 t25 100 75
Guide numbers for electronicAnsco Super Hypan 490 340 490 380 2n flash units are furnished by
*Use this flashbulb (MZB) for outdoor fill-in flash only. the unit's manufacturer.
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TO REMOVE A LENS, turn the rangefinder dial to
set the lens at infinity ( o ). Hold the camera in
the left hand so that the body lens mount and the
rangefinder d.ial are tree to turn during the un-
coupling operation. Hold the lens with the right
hand (as shown) and push up on the lens-lock
release as shown. Then give the lens a quarter-turn
to the left (counterclockwise) and lift the lens out.
changing lenses
T{) INSTALL ANY LENS, align the red dots on the
body lens mount and aligrr the red dots on the
rear of the lens. Place the lens on the mount so the
notch on the rear of the lens fits over the square
projection on the camera mount. When seated,
rotate the lens clockwise to lock. Check to see the
lens is locked-it should not turn. Never leave the
camera without a lens installed. Avoid changing
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range of
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Even though you focus on a single subject, more than that subject will be
sharp due to the "range of sharpness" or depth of field of your camera lens.
The sharpness range extends both in front of and beyond the point focused
upon. It depends on the lens opening and the focusing distance used.
To find the range you will have in a picture, first focus on the principal sub-
ject (with the rangefinder). Now look on both sides of the distance scale
index mark for the lens opening you are using. Directly below these lens
opening numbers are the near and far points of sharp focus.
Example: The illustration shows a lens opening of fi6.3 (between fu8 and
f/5.6) and a focusing distance of 15 feet. Below f26.3 on each side of the scale
are the near and far points of sharp focus about 9 feet to 50 feet. -
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specifications
LENS: 50mm f.t2.8 or ft1.9 Argus Cintagon, color-
corrected, coated; click-stop lens openings to f.122;
rangefinder-c<lupled focusing; hyperfocal dis-
tance: 57'8" at f"t2.8, 85' at ftL.9; field: 27 x 40
degrees angular at infinity.
SHUTTER: Behind-the-lens type, 6 speeds from
lf 1/8 second to 11300 second plus B; click-stop set-lf tings; cocking action coupled with the film wind;
i full M-X synchronization.
I OTHER FEATURES: Die-cast metal body with
leather grain and satin metal trim; automatic ex-
' posure counter; double exposure prevention; rapid
film wind lever; rewind crank; mounting provi-
sions for Argus CJNI2 Coupled Exposure Meter.
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/ Carefully cut this card from the page and keep it in your wallet or other safe placeI I for future reference.
For service. replacement parts, or further
information on the operation of your camera,
see your local Argus dealer or write to:
CU9TOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
ARGUS CAMERAS, tNC., ANN ARBOR, M|CH.
Subsidiary of Sylvania El.ectric Prpducts fnc.
fn Canada, write to:
ARGUS CAMERAS OF CANADA, LTD.
REXDAIE, ONTARIO
When writing about your camera, always
mention the camera model number and the
serial number (found on the camera bottom).
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care an(d
cleaning
Your Argus C44R was designed and manufactured by skilled craftsmen.
Protect your cErmera from dust, moisture, and heat. Do zol store
the camera in the glove compartment of your car or any other place
where temperature tends to rise or where there is vibration.
The lens on your camera is ground, polished, and coated with extreme
precision. If it needs cleaning, blow off the dust first, then
use a soft lens brush, or wipe it gently with lens cieaning tissue.
The working parts of your camera include fine threads, tiny screws,
and precision adjustments. Never force any parts to
work if they resist, nor should you oil any parts of the camera.
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Your Argus C44R Camera was manufactured, inspected,
and tested by skilled craftsmen. It is guaranteed to
be free of defects in material or workmanship during
its lifetime. If any servicing is necessary because
of imperfections in workmanship or materials, your
i camera will be factory serviced without charge. ffi
v,.i Argus equipment which has been damaged,
;3 mishandled, or worn from extensive use
s, will be factory serviced at established rates.
Equipment purchased as used or
rebuilt is not covered by this guarantee.
ARGUS CAMERAS, INC., ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
PART NO. 214A5-681 A Subsidiary of Syluania Electric Products Inc.
LITHO IN U.S.A. ARGUS CA'UERAS OF CANADA, LID., REXDALE, ONTARIOView original page 23Related documents and language editions
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