Argus Camera ARGUS A2 manual Post-War Shutter

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The Post-War Shutter

The post-war Shutter is found on the post-war Argus A2B and the FA. Although there is no direct evidence, the post-war Shutter appears to be the Wollensak Alphax shutter, also used on cameras such as the Bolsey B, Bolsey C, Perfex One-O-One, and others from the post-war period.

The Face Plates to both cameras are very similar and easy to remove. First unscrew the Lens Assembly from the front by turning the metal cylinder with your hand. Then remove the two tiny screws that sit on the Face Plate. The cosmetic metal plate, with the shutter speeds and the aperture settings printed on it, should then fall off. Next, you must remove the two screws underneath the cosmetic plate that just came off. Once these two screws are undone, the faceplate should come off completely. The removed portion can be disassembled further, but it is rarely necessary. No further screws need to be removed inside of the shutter mechanism.

It is very important that you DO NOT FIRE THE SHUTTER with the Face Plate removed without taking precautions. At A in Fig. 7-6 sits a spring which may fly off if the shutter is actuated. At best you will have to search for this spring, at worst it can permanently blind you. The easiest way to get around this problem is to gently press your finger on A in Fig. 7-6 when firing the trigger. Your finger will keep the spring in place. With the Face Plate removed, the Shutter behaves as if it were set to T(ime); press the Trigger once to open the shutter and once again to close it.

The following letters refer to objects in Fig. 7-6.

A. This spindle, and the two flat levers attached to it, deal with the B(ulb) and T(ime) operations of the shutter. Lubricate the spindle and be sure to allow some lubricant to flow between the two flat sheet-metal levers. In many cases when the shutter has been disassembled before, these two levers are found out of place and down by the mechanism in E; they will be visible through the lens of the front of the camera. Simply lift the levers slightly and rotate them back to the position they are seen in Fig. 7-6. Occasionally the spring on the top of this spindle is lost; if this happens the B(ulb) and T(ime) functions will not work. In this case, it is best to remove this entire mechanism (just lift it up right off of the spindle). With the two levers removed, the Shutter will function properly in every mode except B(ulb) and T(ime).

B. This spindle holds the Trigger in place. Only light lubrication is necessary.

C. This spindle holds the lever that opens and closes the shutter. Lubricate it with care. In the Argus FA, the flash synchronization mechanism is also located in this area of the Shutter.

D. This spindle holds the lever that rotates to open and close the shutter blades. If your shutter blades are not stuck, you can open and close them very gently with this lever. The top of this spindle is blocked by a sheet metal plate. To lubricate the spindle, force the lubricant in from the side of the spindle.

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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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