Argus Camera ARGUS A2 manual Sprocket Wheels, Back Cover

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set the Counter Dial to “0” when the camera is first loaded with film. Unfortunately, this clutch often fails and begins to unscrew the retaining screw.

When reassembling, ensure that these items are replaced onto the screw in the proper order; first the Dial, then the copper discs (with the “rim” of the bowl touching the Dial), and then the brass cylinder. This mechanism screws into the center of a gear of the film transport system and this gear must be held in place while screwing the Counter Dial mechanism back in. The Counter Dial gear is located directly behind the gear attached to the Sprocket Wheels. Use a pencil or screwdriver to keep the Counter Dial gear from moving during reassembly. When properly installed, the Counter Dial gear is perfectly aligned with the Sprocket Wheel gear. Do not overtighten the screw, or it will prevent the Counter Dial and film transport system from working properly. If, after reassembly, there are film transport problems that did not exist before, check the alignment of the Counter Dial gear first.

Sprocket Wheels

The Sprocket Wheels are an integral part of the film transport system. Most of the system is hidden behind a glued block under the serial number and above the Sprocket Wheels.

Occasionally, a Sprocket Wheel will loosen on its shaft and spin freely. Glue it back into place with epoxy, but ensure that the sprockets from the top wheel and the bottom wheel are aligned.

Back Cover

The Back Cover is relatively simple. It is completely interchangeable between all of the various models.

On the inside of the Back Cover, the entire surface should be flat black. Some earlier versions have a felt-like texture that was glued on, but more commonly one sees just paint. In either case, worn or scratched areas can be touched up with flat black model paint.

The Lock Catch may have to be bent in order to get it to tighten or loosen its grip on the back of the camera. Making sure that the Back Cover removes easily but stays in place is crucial, because the worst thing that can happen in the middle of a roll of film is having the back of the camera pop off. Bend the Lock Catch with a pair of pliers, but first wrap them in some tape to ensure that the pliers don’t leave any “tooth marks” on the Catch.

If the camera had film left in it for several years, then the foam Film Cartridge Retainer is probably dried out and stiff. You have two options: leave it the way it is or replace it with ½ inch wide weather-stripping from a hardware store. The Film Cartridge Retainer was designed to hold a variety of different type of film cartridges in place, but it is not crucial for the modern 35mm film cartridge. So one can leave it for authenticity or replace it for appearance with little worry about it affecting the operation of the camera.

The Pressure Plate is the greatest change in the evolution of the back cover. All of the pre-war models (A, AF, pre-war A2B, A2F, and AA) have a fixed, black plastic Pressure Plate. If it breaks off, it can be glued back into place with a tiny bit of glue. The Plate must maintain the same height and must be in the same position, so take care to

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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 Lens Speed f/4.5 Argus aArgus AF Lens Speed f/4.5 Aperture Settings f/4.5, 5.6, 8Extinction Meter/Calculator No Flash Synch Tubes No Argus BPre-War Argus A2B Argus A2F Lens Speed f/6.3 Argus AAYears Manufactured ~1945 Post-War Argus A2BArgus FA March Parts Of The Camera Aperture Indicator A, AF, A2Bs, & A2FShutter Plunger pre-war A2B & A2F Sprocket Wheels Winding Shaft Loading The Camera User’s GuideTaking Pictures Page Rewinding Finished Film Using The Sunny/16 RuleISO Using The Light Meter/Exposure Calculator A2B and A2FStop Shutter SpeedFilm Speed Read Shutter Speed from the block Holding The Camera Upside Down Stop Settings And SpacingLens Attachments AccessoriesLens Shade Lens Cap Portrait Attachment NoCopying Attachment No Yellow FilterRed Filter Lens Accessory CaseLens Accessory Kit Lens Accessory Kit for Argus AFSoft Suede Zipper Bag Black Leather Zipper CaseDe Luxe Black Leather Case Other Accessories Carrying Case Safety ScrewLight Meter Small Tripod Mechanical Self-TimerVintage Book On Photography Cable ReleaseA Lens Cap in various stages of production New Lens CapFlash Guns Hand-Held Or Accessory-Shoe Mounted RangefinderFilm Advance Knob Restoration And RepairCamera Body Film Transport MechanismCounter Dial View FinderBack Cover Sprocket WheelsFlash Mechanism Extinction MeterNeck 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 Mechanism Shutter Cleaning The LensPre-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 And Modifications Tricks Using Ground GlassDouble Exposures Taking Close-Up PicturesModifications 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 60 Second Camera Evaluation Finding An Argus In Good ShapeFinding 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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