Argus Metal Bodied Removable Back Cameras
Photo courtesy of Jerry VincentModel: 21 (Markfinder)
Production Years: 1947-1952
Description:50mm F3.5
Curious
Camera, having Projected framelines rather than a rangefinder. This is
obtained by a high-quality assembly of mask, mirror and semi-silvered
mirror. This also provided for a higher-eyepoint, and freedom from
eye-position error. The model 21 also provided for automatic
shutter-cocking with film advance, as did the C-4 and C-44. A notable
achievement in the Argus line. The film ran from left to right, as
opposed to the C/C2/C3. Flash synch was provided for "M" and "F" Bulbs,
with a selector switch on top. The Lens of the model 21 was removable,
allowing for use on enlargers. It also exhibited a hot shoe, coated
lens, and shutter speeds from 1/10th to 1/200th, plus "B". Rewind was
facilitated by retracting the advance "fork", and rewinding as normal.
Photo courtesy of Jerry VincentModel: C4
Production Years: 1951-1958
Description:50mm F2.8
Rangefinder version of Model 21.
The rangefinder is coupled to the lens for focusing.
Model: C4 Geiss Modified
Production Years: 1951-1958
Description:C4 modified by Geiss America to accept Lithagon lenses.
In addition to the Cintar 50mm lens, Lithagon 35mm, 45mm, 100mm, and 135mm lenses were also available.
Model: C4, black finish
Production Years: 19??-19??
Description:The "Black" C4 may have been a special military version of the C4 but no evidence supporting this theory exists.
Few are known to exist.
Photo courtesy of Phil SterrittModel: C4R
Production Years: 1958 Only
Description:50mm F2.8
C4 with Rapid Advance Lever.
Accepted CM-2 slip-on coupled light meter.
Photo courtesy of Phil SterrittModel: C44
Production Years: 1956-1957
Description:50mm F2.8 or F1.9
Essentially a C4 designed to accept interchangeable lenses.
Photo courtesy of Jerry VincentModel: C44R
Production Years: 1958-1962
Description:50mm F2.8 or F1.9
Essentially an C44 with Rapid Advance Lever.
Accepted CM-2 slip-on coupled light meter.
