Argus Camera ARGUS A2 manual Post-War Argus A2B, Years Manufactured ~1945

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Post-War Argus A2B

Focus Type: 2 Position (6ft - 18ft and 18ft - Infinity)

Years Manufactured: ~1945 - 1950

Introductory Price: $29.00 (includes carrying case and excise tax)

Approximate Introductory Price In 2003 Dollars: $270.00

Serial Number Range: ~56215 - 244601

Shutter Type: Post-war

Lens Speed: f/4.5

Aperture Settings: f/4.5, 6.3, 9, 12.7, 18

Shutter Speeds: 1/150th sec, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, B(ulb), T(ime)

Extinction Meter/Calculator: Yes

Flash Synch Tubes: No

Pressure Plate: Floating

Argus made several updates to the pre-war A2B to face the new consumer landscape of post-World War II America. Taking advantage of the technical innovations brought about by the war, Argus Industries simplified the Shutter mechanism and fluoride-coated the lenses. The top speed of the redesigned Shutter dropped from 1/200th to 1/150th of a second. This Shutter had a completely new faceplate, returned to the lever-styled Trigger, and lost all parts commonality with previous Shutters. The Lens Assembly was slightly enlarged as well, making the early filters unusable with this camera.

Despite these innovations, the post-war A2B was clearly the lowest in the manufacturer’s line of cameras. It was advertised as an amateur or college student camera.

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Contents Page Page Preface Page Table of Contents Why the Argus A/A2 Camera? May History Page Page Page October Models And Variations Argus a Lens Speed f/4.5Lens Speed f/4.5 Aperture Settings f/4.5, 5.6, 8 Argus AFArgus B Extinction Meter/Calculator No Flash Synch Tubes NoPre-War Argus A2B Argus A2F Argus AA Lens Speed f/6.3Post-War Argus A2B Years Manufactured ~1945Argus FA March Aperture Indicator A, AF, A2Bs, & A2F Parts Of The CameraShutter Plunger pre-war A2B & A2F Sprocket Wheels Winding Shaft User’s Guide Loading The CameraTaking Pictures Page Using The Sunny/16 Rule Rewinding Finished FilmUsing The Light Meter/Exposure Calculator A2B and A2F ISOFilm Speed Read Shutter Speed from the block Shutter SpeedStop Stop Settings And Spacing Holding The Camera Upside DownLens Shade AccessoriesLens Attachments Portrait Attachment No Copying Attachment NoYellow Filter Lens CapLens Accessory Case Lens Accessory KitLens Accessory Kit for Argus AF Red FilterDe Luxe Black Leather Case Black Leather Zipper CaseSoft Suede Zipper Bag Light Meter Carrying Case Safety ScrewOther Accessories Mechanical Self-Timer Vintage Book On PhotographyCable Release Small TripodNew Lens Cap A Lens Cap in various stages of productionHand-Held Or Accessory-Shoe Mounted Rangefinder Flash GunsRestoration And Repair Camera BodyFilm Transport Mechanism Film Advance KnobView Finder Counter DialSprocket Wheels Back CoverExtinction Meter Flash MechanismNeck You Can’t Fix Light-Proof RibbonNeck Separating The Neck From The Shutter Two-Position Focus NeckVariable Focus Neck Homemade adjustable shutter removal tool Shutter Cleaning The Lens Shutter MechanismPre-War Shutter Pre-war Shutter Face Plates Pre-war Shutter with the Face Plate removed Post-War Shutter Post-war Shutter with the Face Plate removed Finding Light Leaks Argus AA ShutterFixing The Iris And Other Repairs Page Tricks Using Ground Glass Tricks And ModificationsTaking Close-Up Pictures Double ExposuresModifying Old Filters Intentional Lens AberrationsModifications Most Common Modification Pinhole Argus Optimum hole specifications for various shutter positions Special Effects For The Proletariat Page Closer Two-Position Focus Adding a Cold Accessory Shoe Finding An Argus In Good Shape 60 Second Camera EvaluationFinding An Argus Online For More Information Appendix a Argus a Patent Page Page Page Page Other Appendix B Bibliography and ReferencesAdvertisements