One of the first truly American 35mm cameras, the Argus A was introduced in 1936 for a price of around $12.50 -- that's more than $200 in modern dollars -- but despite the price it was a big hit with consumers who wanted the convenience of 35mm (largely because Leicas were so cost-prohibitive).
This model is the Argus A2B, originally introduced in 1939, although this particular one was manufactured post-WWII (you can tell by the coated lens).
I bought this from a fellow collector at nelsonfoto.com. It came with the case and is in nearly pristine condition.
06 July 2009: In response to a call for entries at nelsonfoto.com, to show images shot with Argus cameras over the 4th of July weekend, I took this camera to Rockport, Texas, on the 4th to document their annual Art Festival.
It was a very hot, very sunny day, and the "art" wasn't worth photographing, for the most part. Film used was Ultrafine Plus 100 ASA bulk-rolled film, developed in D-76 1:1 for 8-1/2 minutes.
This model is the Argus A2B, originally introduced in 1939, although this particular one was manufactured post-WWII (you can tell by the coated lens).
I bought this from a fellow collector at nelsonfoto.com. It came with the case and is in nearly pristine condition.
06 July 2009: In response to a call for entries at nelsonfoto.com, to show images shot with Argus cameras over the 4th of July weekend, I took this camera to Rockport, Texas, on the 4th to document their annual Art Festival.
It was a very hot, very sunny day, and the "art" wasn't worth photographing, for the most part. Film used was Ultrafine Plus 100 ASA bulk-rolled film, developed in D-76 1:1 for 8-1/2 minutes.
