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The Argus 35mm is a series of cameras manufactured by Argus, an American camera company, primarily in the mid-20th century. The Argus 35mm series included several models, such as the Argus C3, the Argus C4, and various variations, but I'll focus on the Argus C3, one of the most iconic and widely used models in the 35mm rangefinder camera category.

Here are the tech specs for the Argus C3 (often called "The Brick" due to its boxy shape):

Argus C3 (The Brick) Specifications

• Camera Type:

  • 35mm Rangefinder Camera

  • Fully manual control

  • Built-in viewfinder with rangefinder focusing

• Lens:

  • Lens Mount: Fixed lens (not interchangeable)

  • Lens Type:

    • 50mm f/3.5 or f/2.8 (depending on the version)

    • The lens is a Cintar or Argus branded lens.

  • Focal Length: 50mm

  • Aperture: f/3.5 or f/2.8 (depending on the model version), adjustable from f/3.5 to f/22

  • Shutter:

    • Shutter Speeds:

      • 1/10 sec to 1/300 sec

      • Bulb (B) mode

    • Shutter Type: Leaf shutter

    • Flash Sync: X-sync at all speeds

• Viewfinder:

  • Rangefinder: Built-in rangefinder with separate window for focusing

  • Viewfinder:

    • Combined viewfinder and rangefinder

    • Separate rangefinder window for accurate focusing

  • Parallax Compensation: Manual parallax adjustment for close-up photography

• Film Format:

  • Film Type: 35mm film (standard 135 format)

  • Frame Size: 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film frame)

• Exposure Control:

  • Metering: No built-in light meter (manual exposure control)

  • ISO/ASA Range: 10 to 200

  • Shutter Speed: Manual adjustment of shutter speed, up to 1/300 sec

  • Aperture: Manual aperture adjustment from f/3.5 or f/2.8 (depending on version) to f/22

  • Film Advance: Manual film advance via wind lever

  • Film Rewind: Manual film rewind knob

• Dimensions:

  • 123 x 80 x 68 mm (4.84 x 3.15 x 2.68 inches)

• Weight:

  • Approximately 800 grams (1.76 lbs)

• Battery:

  • No battery required for operation (mechanical design)

• Flash:

  • Flash synchronization via hot shoe or PC socket for external flashes (flash units sold separately)