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Argus C-44 User manual
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- Argus
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- Argus C-44
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- User manual
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- English
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- 33
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c.o,r,panionabreafq Li S C'44 r\_
The new Argus C44, with its built-in convenience 8|lilTfltTS:
and versatility, is America's finest 35mm
camera and the perfect companion for every FunctionalParts.. 3,4
picture-taking assignment. L o a d i n g . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
The following pages describe the steps in Color-maticSettings. 8 picture-taking with the C44. Reading these
instructions will assure complete success Shutter,ApertureSettings... . .. 9,10
with your very first roll of film.
Focusing,HoldingCamera 11
Beeause Argus produets are eonstantly being
improved, tttinor changes in appearance of D e p t h o f F i e f d . .. . . . . . . . 1 2
the product may not be included in this ColorExposureGuide. . . .13-14
instruction book. A letter or card addressed:
sal,Es sERvrcE DrvrsroN, ARGUSCAMERAS, Black& WhiteExposureGuide.. . 15-16
ANN ARBoR, Mrcr{rcAN, will bring angwers to FlashPhotography.. . . . .. ......17-20 questions about the use of your C44 cameta
or other Argus equipment. lnterchangeableLenses.. .. .. .. .2I-26View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
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functional parts
To help you become familiar with your C44
Camera, the functional parts are indicated
here for easy reference. Familiarity with
these names before loading and operating the
camera will help you become acquainted
with it easily.
BODYtEt{SMOUNT
VIEWFINDERWINDOW
REWINDKNOB o
-\. RANGEFINDERDIAt
ACCESSORYSHOE
FILMPTANEII{DEX
EXPOSURECOUNTER
WINDINGKNOB
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Remove camera from case by Turn the wind knob until it Place a cartridge of fresh
unsnapping front flap and stops, then rotate the take-up 35mm film in the film com-
loosening screw on bottom. spool with your thumb so that partment, turning the rewind
Remove camera back by turn- the flat surface of the spool knob if necessary so that
"open" and the small roller are facing cartridge seats properly (up ing locking device in
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!'1DO YOU P!.AN TO TAKE A TnlP? Or photograph some special event? If so, you s
two of film, including some flash pictures. This \MiUacquaint you with your new can
ment of spoiling an important picture through lack of familiarity.
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Thread fiIm so that three Press shutter release and turn Place back against camera
perforations of film are under wind knob about half a turn with sides engaged in grooves.
small roller, as in illustration. until end of film folds back Slide back up into closed
Perforations should be engaged against itself, as in illustration. position, turning locking device
on sprocket, which is con- Be sure fiIm remains engaged in direction opposite to arrow
"teeth." to lock back tightly closed. nected to exposure counter. on sprocket
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7 unloading Turn wind knob until it stops, The exposure counter dial When end of fi.Im ls reached, press shutter release, and again must be set each time you re- film must be rewound back into turn wind knob until it stops. load. After fresh fiIm has been film cartridge. Pull wind knob These two winds take up film advapced into position, press completely up and rotate it 1Z leader and advance fresh film counter dial down and turn to turn backwards. Using rewind into position. Winding film 20 (for a 2O exposure roll) or to knob,rewind film until counter also cocks the shutter, pr€- 0 (for a 36 exposure roll). The dial has stopped rotating. Con- venting double exposure. Since dial makes a complete revolu- tinue to turn knob a few extra shutter will be cocked each tion each time you wind the revolutions to be sure film is time film is wound, be careful film, and automatically stops entirely in cartridge. Open not to press shutter release at the mark indicating the back, remove film cartridge, before you are ready to take number of exposures remain- and have film developed as your first picture. ing on the film. soon as possible.View original page 9
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A P E R T U R E S H U T T E R
The amount of light passing through the The length of time the shutter is open to
lens while the shutter is open is controlled admit light when you press the shutter
by the aperture setting (f:stop). In the release is controlled by the shutter speed
Argus C44, you have a wide choice of dial. Numbers on the dial indicate fractions
settings, ranging from the smallest opening, of a second and are selected by rotating
f:22, to the largest opening, f:2.8. Each the dial to bring the desired number directly
f:stop admits twice as much light as the over the index dot when looking from the
preceding one. For example, f:5.6 admits top of the camera. ALwAys sET THE sHUTTER
twice as much light as f:8. The triangular SPEED DIAL DIRECTLY ON THE NUMBER.
pointer between f:5.6 and f:8 on the aper- Areas in between do not provide accurate
ture ring indicates f:6.3, an intermediate or intermediate speeds.
half-stop setting. The aperture ring of your "B", "clicks" When the dial is set at the shutter witlC44 into position at each marked remain open as long as the shutter release
setting. Ffowever, it may also be set at any is held down, permitting time exposures.intermediate position.
To avoid movement when making longer
To set aperture, rotate aperture ring until exposures, the camera should be on a tripod
desired f:number is directly opposite index or other steady support and a cable release
pointer on lens barrel. used to operate the shutter.
"stop"The aperture also controls the range of To movement broadside to the
sharp focus in your pictures. Small apertures camera, use the fastest shutter speed and
(e.g. f:22) give a deep zor:.e of sharp focus, try swinging your camera with the subject.
while large apertures (e.g. f:2.8) give a (It is easier to "stop" subject action moving
shallow zor:re of sharp focus (see page L2). directly toward or away from the camera.)
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depth of f$efid
The aperture setting not only controls the amount of light
"depth that reaches the film, but also determines of field,"
which is the range of sharp focus in front of and
beyond the subject focused upon.
The illustrations on this page show you the difference
in range of sharp focus when the smallest and largest
apertures are used at the same distance settings. The
camera in the illustration is focused on 8 feet. By reading
between identical f: numbers on the depth of field scale,
you see that if f:22is used, the range ofsharpness extends
from 4 feet to infinity. When f:2.8 is used, everything
from 7 to 9 feet is in focus.
By turning the rangefinder dial you can watch the depth
of field for any one aperture change as the distance scale
changes. Consulting the handy depth of field scale helps
find the best combination of aperture and distance setting.
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beautiful colc>n transparencie Sunlight shining directly on the picture subject from behind the photographer is generally the best lighting for outdoor color pictures ,tti:,:.1,,rltliJ. . . and the best time of day is mid-morning or mid-afternoon. The f lower angle of mortting or afternoon sun enhances scenic shots with longer dramatic shadows. Directly overhead, the sun causesshadows to be uninteresting and very black. They can be troublesome f when shooting pictures of people. Pictures taken in the shade with the proper warm-toned filter are :.ffi oftgn pleasing, and here flash can be used to supplement available light. The use of an ultraviolet (haze) filter is recommended in mountains or at the beach, but never use a filter designed for *black-and-white film with color film, Theexposureguideonpage14\Miuhelpyoutoselectthecorrect apertureandshuttersettingsfora,Uera'geoutdoorpicturesubjects I (nearby people, gardens, houses, light and dark objects in about il',1 ,'r', equal proportions). Close lens one stop from chart setting for light ,' , subjects (distant scenery, marine, beach and snow scenes, tight ,i:"1"'.,., color objects dominating). Open lens one stop more for d,ark subi ;,'.:.' people in dark clothing, dark foliage, flowers, animals and buUdit gs,View original page 15
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Scenic shots like this one
mahe excellent subjects
for color slides.
A lisht-colored subject against Use a blue flashbulb to
a dark background always lighten the shadow side of a
makes q,n effectiueshot. back-lighted subject.
FILM ShutterSpeed BrightSun HazySun CloudyBright CloudyDull
SuperAnscochromeDaylight f :5.6
EktachromeDaylight f :2.8
AnscochromeDaylight
EktachromeTypeF* between between
4 & 5 . 6 2 . 8 & 4AnscochromeFlashType*( Hill,)
KodachromeDaylight between between
(orindoortypewithfilter*) 5 . 6 & 8 4 & 5 . 6
n85Q-typecorrectionfilters must be usedwith indoortype colorfilms exposedin daylight.Consultmanufacturer'sinstructir
+*Use"CL0UDYBRIGHT"aperturesettingand the nextslowershutterspeedsetting, L4View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
black and \ /hite photos
Modern black and white film, coupled with the fine lenses of
your Argus C44, will produce perfect photographic results, but checking
composition before snapping the shutter always results in
}d{pictures of more dramatic interest. Try framing the scene with
some nearby foreground, and include people when you can to add
human interest. Watch for that unusual angle from which to
shoot the picture, or try a close-up using a neutral background to
place emphasis on your picture subject.
Pictures taken indoors with existing tight are very lifelike, and
"cinch".modern fast fiIms make these a Outdoors, fi.lters will
dramatize clouds and can also be used to brighten foliage or
produce moonlight effects.
Action always adds interest to any photo, and the easiest way to
"head "pose"stop action is to shoot it on". When you individuals
or groups, give them something natural to do and have your camera
pre-set so you can snap the pictures quickly.
You needn't be afraid to experiment with the rules. Shoot scenes
that interest you at any time of day or night . . . the new films
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"head-on" Shoot
to stop action
Frame your picture
Use filters for for a feeling of depth dramatic cloud effects
FILM ShutterSpeed BrightSun HazySun CloudyBright CloudyDull
KodakTri-X
AnscoUltraSpeedPan f :5.6KodakPlus-X
AnscoSupreme
KodakPanatomic-X
0penthe lensonestop morefor dark subjects;closethe lensone stopfor light subjects.
Whenusingfilters,or if subjectis shadedfrom the sun,largeraperturesmustbe used.
Alwaysconsultinstructionspackedwith your film or filters.
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attaching flash gun
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: rgus C44 fash When inserting batter- Be sure flash unit does Lock flash unit on cam-
rnit is designed to ac- ies, be sure to position not have a flash lamp era by pressing down
"C" tommodate two size the left-hand cell top-up in it before attaching firmly on the locking
batteries or and the right-hand cell unit to camera. Turn lever. Check unit occa-1'photoflash
r B-C power unit. To top-down. Photoflash locking lever on base of sionally while makingI
1install batteries, remove batteries should be re- unit upward and slide flash pictures to make
;he back of the battery placed after four months' bottom flanges of flash sure lock is tight. Per-[
!ii^r" by grasping it at use or as soon as 50 to unit forward into the fect electrical contact is
,iihe sides and pulling 60 flash exposures have camera accessory shoe made through elements
;lirectly',1 outward. been made. as far as they will go. in mounting device.
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The side-to-side move- Any midget-base flash
Jment of the flash syn- I a m p m a y b e u s e d .
chronization selector to Align studs on base of
-'(M"+ (20 millisecond de- lamp with slots in reflec-
"X" lay) or (zero delay) tor socket and push
-permits use of several lamp in as far as it wilt
types of flash equip- go while supporting bat-
_ment at various shutter tery case with other
speeds. (Consult Guide hand. Do not turn lamp
on page 20). after insertion.
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interchangeabte
lenses
fnstantly interchangeable Argus Cintagon lenses provide
the right focal length for every picture and let you take full
advantage of the versatility built into your C44 camera. With
Argus C44 35 mm Wide Angle and 100 mm Telephoto Lenses
added to your camera kit, you won't miss a single
photographic opportunity!
The standard 50 mm lens and both accessory lenses are
hard coated and color-corrected, assuring you professionatly
sharp black-and-white negatives and brilliant color slides. These
precision Cintagon lenses feature a rig:id bayonet-type
mount like those of the world's most expensive cameras,
enabling you to interchange them quickly and easily.
"click-stop" Easy-to-read depth-of-field scales, aperture
"universal" settings, and the Argus Color-matic system of
settings for simplified picture-taking are some of the other
advanced features of these specially designed lenses.
Built-in lens hoods keep the direct rays of the sun from
striking the lens and also serve as retaining rings to hold
filters and supplementaryclose-up lenses.
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interchangeable lenses, cont. i:f,,
The ease with which the Argus
C44 lenses are interchanged wiU
an.aze you. A push of a button and a
twist of the wrist remove the lens . - - \.:}".
the simple alignment of red dots,
insertion of lens, and another twist
of the wrist locks the lens securely in
place. It's automatically coupled
to the rangefinder.
To protect the delicate mechanism
of the shutter, NEVER LEAvE cAMERA
WITHOUT A LENS OR COVER ON IT.
AIso avoid changing lenses in bright
sunlight. When the accessory lenses R E M O V A T
are not being used, they should be
stored in their leather carrying cases. Turn rangefinder dial so that THE DrsrANcE
tO INSERI FILTER,grasp diaphragm s'cer.p rs sET AT rNFrNrrv (oo). Hold camera in
control ring, unscrew lens hood, left hand so that rangefinder dial ancl body lens
drop filter in front of lens, and screw mount are free to turn during uncoupling opera-
on lens hood again. Both Wide tion. HoId lens barrel with right hand. While
Angle and Telephoto Lenses accept right thumb is pushing up on lens lock release,
Series VI (LrA'diameter) fiIters give lens barrel a quarter-turn to the left
(counter-clockwise) and lift lens out. and supplementary close-up lenses.
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I N S T A T L A T I O N
To prepare the body lens mount to receive Insert lens barrel carefully into the body lens
any of the three lenses, turn the range- mount, fitting the notch on the black ring over
finder dial to bring the red dots in the thb square projection in the body lens mount.
mount opposite each other. Then prepare When the lens is fully seated, turn it to the right
the lens barrel for installation by turning (clockwise) as rln As rr wrLL Go, about a
the black distance scale to infinity (o"), quarter-turn. Allow rangefinder dial and body
aligning the two red dots in the base of the lens mount to turn freely. Lens locks securely in
lens barrel. (See illustration). place, automatically coupled to the rangefinder.
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argus vari mb$ffi p(}\/Ver
vievvfi nder
The precision optical system of the new Argus Variable
Power Viewfinder gives you a choice of three magnifications
"seen" of the field of view, corresponding with the areas by
your 35mm wide Angle, 50mm standard, and 100mm
Telephoto Lenses. A built-in parallax adjustment
compensates for differences that would otherwise occur
between the fields of view of the lenses and viewfinder .
it tilts the lens system within the viewfinder so that you
see precisely what your lens sees at any distance.
To mount the viewfinder on your C44, slide its mounting
foot into the camera's accessory shoe. Focus through
the buitt-in rangefinder-viewfinder of the camera.
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with the 5omm Stondsrd Lens . Set the
small dial on the left side of the unit so that
"focal "50"the length" number is opposite
the white dot. The larger dial on the right
side is for parallax correction. Set it at the
distance indicated on the distance scale
after the camera has been focused.
whh rhe 35mm Wlde Angle Lens. . . Set the
"35"small dial to and the larger dial to
the distance you are from your sub3'ect. TO TAKE FIASH PICTURESWHENTHEVARIABTEPOWER
The infinity setting 1." ) is used for distant VIEWFINDERlS USED, mount flash unit on the C44
subjects when your subject is closer Flash Extension Bracket. The bracket is held
than 15 feet, set the correct foot-number in place by the C44 case screw or by a tripod
opposite the white dot. screw. To attach bracket, loosen screw on bottom
of leather case and slide camera part-way out.
Slip bracket into slot in end of case, and place
hole in bracket over end of safety screw. Siide
camera back down onto screw, and tighten.
Mount flash unit on camera, and plug cord intowirh rhe I OOmmTelephoto Lenc . . Set the
"100" socket in Variable Power Viewfinder. To usedial to and adjust the parallax-cor-
rection dial. The illustrations at left show Flash Extension Bracket on the C44 without
you how your subject will look through the using leather case, case screw may be removed
Argus Variable Power Viewfinder-not to hold bracket on camera. as illustrated.
masked down, but magnified to the full
proportions of the viewfinder.
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specifications
PICTURESIZE: Lo x LK6' transparencies in 2" x 2" FLASH: Lock-on type, fits accessory shoe on
mounts; or 3r{' x 4Lk' standard black and camera and accessory mounting bracket; syn-
white prints. chronized through mounting contacts; auxiliary
bayonet terminal provided for connection to FILI$ SIZE:35mm, roll cartridge.
secondary flash when using B-C power unit; 5'
[ENS: 50mm (2') Argus Cintagon f:2.8 color- polished reflector with bayonet type socket for
corrected, coated anastigmat; diaphragm open- midget base flash lamps; push- button lamp
ings from f:22; rangefinder-coupled automatic ejection.
focusing, 3 ft. to infinity; hyperfocal distance: IENS ACCESSORIES:Built-in filter retainer for
57' 8o at f:2.8; field covered: 27o x 40o angular Series V (134' diameter) filters and supple-
at infinity; resolving power: L2A Hnes per milli- mentary lenses.
meter at center of field. Bayonet-type mount; OIHER FEATURES:Die-cast metal body with depth-of-field scale on lens barrel. leather-grain and satin metal trim, 5%' x 3Y8"
SHUTTER:Behind lens type; gear-controlled speeds x 324", weight 26 az.; automatic exposure
at L/LO, Lf 25, L/1O, L/LOO,L/SOOplus bulb (B); counter; Color-matic settings for aperture,
body release, threaded for ASA cable; auto- shutter speed and distance for average subjects
matically cocked with film wind action; syn- in bright sun; double exposure prevention; tri-
66M" chronized for (20 millisecond delay) and pod socket; leather eveready carrying case with
66X" (zero delay) flash equipment, including shoulder strap. Accessories include interchange-
electronic flash units. able lenses and Variable Power Viewfinder.
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