Argus C/C-2/C-3 Attributes Survey

The Argus Collectors Group is conducting a survey to identify the attributes of the Argus C, C2, and C3. The purpose of the survey is to document changes in features of the camera family over their production life. The results will be posted on the ACG web site.

Directions: Have your camera handy, then proceed by answering each question, either filling in the blank space below the question (like question 1), or clicking on the dot to the left of the correct answer to select it. When you are done, click the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the form to send us the information.

If any of the features of your camera don't match the choices provided, please describe them in the 'comments' section at the bottom of this page.

If you need to look at a photo with labels to help get acquainted with the C Series camera features, click here.

1. Serial Number

THIS FIELD IS REQUIRED!! Our survey database is indexed by the serial number, so it is the most important information you will provide for your camera. If your camera is missing its serial number, its information won't be of much use to us.

The serial number is either inside the camera or stamped on the bottom. If it's inside, it's either on a label under the sprocket wheels or stamped under the film opening. To see a guide to the three possible locations, click here.

Please enter the camera's serial number including any alphabetic prefix or suffix:

2. Serial Number Location

Is the serial number:

	on a label inside camera body, under the sprocket wheels
	stamped right-side-up inside camera body
	stamped up-side-down inside camera body
	stamped on bottom outside of body

3. Marked Shutter Speeds

The shutter speeds are on a dial on the top right side of the camera. What are the marked shutter speeds:

	Ten different in two concentric 'rings':
	Ten different in a single 'ring', lowest number is 5:
	Seven different (10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300):
	Five different, marked numbers 10, 25, 50, 100, 300; numbers evenly spaced, with a screw in the middle:
	Five different, marked numbers 10, 25, 50, 100, 300; unevenly spaced:
	Five different, marked numbers 10, 25, 50, 100, 300; evenly spaced, with no screw in the middle and a small blue bulb image above the '25' on the dial:
	Five different, no screw in the middle, marked numbers are 4, 5, 6, 7, 8:

4. Lens Aperture Numbers

What are the lens apertures (numbers on dial around front or side of lens barrel):

5. Lens Labeling

What is the labeling on front or side of the lens barrel:

6. Rangefinder Dial

Look closely at the numbers on the dial on the top left front marked 'Range Finder', 'Flash Finder' or 'MTR'. It may be hard to see the '3' at a glance. What is the range of numbers on the dial:

7. Rangefinder Coupling Gear

Is there a gear coupling the lens to the Rangefinder on the front of the Body:

8. Flash Socket

Is there a flash socket (two holes on side of body, same side as back latch, opposite side of back hinge):

9. Nameplate

If there's a nameplate on front body to left of lens, what does it say:

10. Shutter Cocking Lever

Is the shutter cocking lever on the front:

	silver, round knob, flat lever
	black, round knob, flat lever
	silver, teardrop shape
	black, teardrop shape

11. Accessory Shoe

Is there an accessory shoe on top of the body above viewfinder:

	yes, metal with 3 screws
	yes, metal/plastic with one screw
	no

12. Body Color

What is the color of body covering:

13. F-S Switch

Is there a switch below shutter cocking lever with two setting positions labeled 'S' and 'F':

14. Shutter Release

Is the shutter release (button on top of camera above Rangefinder dial):

	'mushroom' shape, dot on top edge, 'I B' on plate at base
	cylindrical, threaded inside, 'I B' on knurled dial around it
	flat, round, small threaded hole in center, 'I B' on top

15. Back

What is on the back door of the camera:

	no dial, undivided BLACK leatherette
	no dial, undivided TAN leatherette
	no dial, undivided textured metallic silver
	no dial, three horizontal strips of leatherette divided by two chrome accent strips
	dial marked 'WESTON FILM SPEED'
	dial marked 'A.S.A FILM SPEED'

16. Exposure Counter Dial

Is the exposure counter dial (on top of the camera with numbers between 0 - 30 and marks in between):

	chrome with black numbers
	black plastic with white numbers

17. Rangefinder Window Color

Looking at the front of the camera at the top, there are two viewfinder windows. The one on the left is for the rangefinder. Holding the camera so you can see light through it, half of the image may be tinted -- what color is the tint:

	blue
	yellow
	no tint

18. Back Hinge Screws

The camera back is attached to the body by a hinge held on with screws. How many screws are used:

19. Film Release Catch

Look closely at the top and sides of the film release catch (small silver button on top of the camera next to the counter dial). Some of the six-sided ones look round from the top, but the flat sides can be seen from the side. Is it:

	Round like the head of a nail
	Also like a nailhead, but with six flats on the side of the head (hexagonal)

20. Body Mold Mark

You may need a magnifying glass for this. Look inside your camera, under the sprocket wheels. There may be various patent numbers numbers and other markings molded into the plastic. These may be covered up by a label. If you can see any of the following, please indicate which you see:

	a sort of 'three-leaf clover' with the letters 'RMP' inside
	a 'P' inside a shield
	a very small rectangle with the letters 'MPC' inside, may be indistinct, letters smaller than molded patent numbers if present
	a rectangle with very distinct letters 'MPC' inside, letters same size as molded patent numbers

21. Comments

Do you have any other comments about your camera:

21. Your Name (optional)

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22. Email Address (Optional)

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