Argus Camera ARGUS A2 Portrait Attachment No, Copying Attachment No, Yellow Filter, Lens Cap

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the sun; thus providing more interesting and more artistic shots. The attachment fits the camera lens mount as well as filters, copying, and portrait attachments. Any combination may be used. This lens shade is very helpful in bright situations.

Portrait Attachment No. 3

(SORCA)Part No. S-2 Original Cost 90¢

Shorten focus and increase size of object. Head and shoulders just about fill negative. Focus in infinity position covers a field of 18 x 27 inches at 40 inches working distance. Focus in close-up position covers a field of 14 x 21 inches at 32 inches working distance. Depth of field, lens wide open (f4.5) is 8 inches. Measure all distances carefully from the front of camera’s Body. Center lens with object as view finder cannot be entirely depended upon at these close working distances. Refer to Chapter 8 for more information on taking close-up pictures and the use of this attachment.

Copying Attachment No. 2

(SOPLU)Part No. S-3 Original Cost 90¢

Shortens lens focus and increases size of objects. In infinity setting covers field 10 x 15 inches at working distance of 22½ inches measured from front of camera case. In close-up setting covers field 8 x 12 inches at working distance of 19¼ inches. When working at these close distances center the lens with the object, using ground glass laid on film track instead of regular view finder, which will not read correctly when this attachment is used. Measure distances carefully as Copying Attachment reduces depth of focus. Refer to Chapter 8 for more information on taking close-up pictures, the use of this attachment, and substituting ground glass.

Yellow Filter 2x

(SILSA)Part No. S-4 Original Cost $1.00

For moderate color correction where high shutter speeds are desirable. Requires double exposure time. Produces improved cloud effects and useful in very bright light, such as marine and sea shore shots. Works as described only for black and white film. Approximates a Wratten #8/K2 filter.

Yellow Filter 4x

(SELRO)Part No. S-5 Original Cost $1.00

For full color correction. Removes excess of blue-violet light producing popular dark sky and cloud effects. Requires four times normal exposure. Works as described only for black and white film.

Lens Cap

(SUBSU)Part No. S-6 Original Cost 25¢

Every fine lens deserves constant protection against dirt or scratching. Keep lens cap in position at all times except when making exposure. This cap also protects film against unintentional exposure. Attach with cord to the diaphragm lever through holes provided. Making a new lens cap is described later in this chapter.

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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 Yellow Filter Portrait Attachment NoCopying Attachment No Lens CapLens Accessory Kit for Argus AF Lens Accessory CaseLens Accessory Kit Red FilterSoft Suede Zipper Bag Black Leather Zipper CaseDe Luxe Black Leather Case Other Accessories Carrying Case Safety ScrewLight Meter Cable Release Mechanical Self-TimerVintage Book On Photography Small TripodNew Lens Cap A Lens Cap in various stages of productionHand-Held Or Accessory-Shoe Mounted Rangefinder Flash GunsFilm Transport Mechanism Restoration And RepairCamera Body 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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