Argus Camera ARGUS A2 manual

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FA. (The Modified Two-Position Focus in Chapter 8 discusses the two-position focus further.)

1.Focus in infinity position: To focus for a distance of about 15ft. to Infinity, rotate the Shutter and Neck assembly until the Lens Locking Tabs are NOT over the Locking Lugs. If done correctly, the Shutter and Neck assembly should turn freely and not be “snapped” into place.

2.Focus in close-up position: To focus for a distance of 6ft. to about 15 ft., turn the Shutter and Neck assembly until it locks stiffly against rotation. This allows the lens to come forward slightly and should place the Lens Locking Tabs directly over the Locking Lugs.

Argus AF and A2F (Variable Focus): Rotate the Focusing Ring around the Neck of the camera until the distance in feet is aligned with the Focus Indicator. As you turn the Focusing Ring the Shutter should move either in or out of the Neck.

Argus AA (Fixed Focus): Ensure that you are at least 6 ft. from the subject you are photographing.

12.The method used to set the shutter speed depends on which camera you have. On most models, the speed of the shutter is set by rotating the Face Plate until the speed

wanted is aligned with the Shutter Speed Indicator. On post-war A2Bs and all FAs, there is a small lever that points to the desired speed. “25” means 1/25th of a second, “100” means 1/100th of a second, etc. “T” is for timed exposure; the shutter opens when the Trigger is pressed and remains open until the Trigger is pressed a second time. When set at “B” (for Bulb) the shutter remains open as long as the Trigger is held down and closes upon release. When either “T” or “B” are used the camera should be held on a tripod or held firmly on a perfectly stationary object. The Argus AA has only two speed settings: “Time” and “Inst.” “Time” opens the shutter as long as the Trigger is held down like the

“B” speed, not like the “T” speed. “Inst.”, meaning instantaneous, opens the shutter for approximately 1/50th of a second.

13.The aperture is set by moving the Aperture Lever, which either points to the aperture setting itself or moves the Aperture Indicator to designate the various f-stops.

CAUTION: Always check the aperture before taking a picture. This setting has a tendency to change when the photographer is not looking.

14.If you are using an Argus AA or FA with a flash gun, ensure that it is properly attached to the camera and has a fresh bulb. The specifications for various flash distances, apertures, and shutters speeds depend on the type of bulb and film, so ensure that these requirements are all satisfied. The required information is often located on the camera’s or bulb’s exposure guide.

15.To take the picture, aim the camera by looking through the View Finder and snap the picture by pressing the Trigger. Most cameras have a Trigger, but some (A2Fs and pre- war A2Bs) have only a Shutter Plunger screwed into the Cable Release Port to fire the

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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 ISOStop Shutter SpeedFilm Speed Read Shutter Speed from the block Stop Settings And Spacing Holding The Camera Upside DownLens Attachments AccessoriesLens Shade Portrait Attachment No Copying Attachment NoYellow Filter Lens CapLens Accessory Case Lens Accessory KitLens Accessory Kit for Argus AF Red FilterSoft Suede Zipper Bag Black Leather Zipper CaseDe Luxe Black Leather Case Other Accessories Carrying Case Safety ScrewLight Meter 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 Light-Proof RibbonNeck You Can’t Fix Variable Focus Neck Two-Position Focus NeckSeparating The Neck From The Shutter 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 Fixing The Iris And Other Repairs Argus AA ShutterFinding Light Leaks Page Tricks Using Ground Glass Tricks And ModificationsTaking Close-Up Pictures Double ExposuresModifications Most Common Modification Intentional Lens AberrationsModifying Old Filters 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 Advertisements Appendix B Bibliography and ReferencesOther
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