{"product_id":"vintage-50s-argus-c3-brick-35mm-rangefinder-film-camera","title":"Vintage 50's Argus C3 “Brick” 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage mid-1950s Argus C3 35mm rangefinder camera with the original Argus Coated Cintar 50mm f\/3.5 lens. Made in the USA by Argus, the C3 is the famous American-made rangefinder nicknamed the \u003cstrong\u003e“Brick”\u003c\/strong\u003e for its distinctive rectangular body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the camera’s features, this example appears to date from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1954–1957\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has the later five-speed color-coded shutter dial, three-strip leatherette back, front Argus badge, and coated Cintar lens. Argus reference data places the three-strip rear covering primarily in this late-production period; the redesigned Standard C3 did not arrive until 1958. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arguscg.org\/reference\/c.shtml?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title='Argus \"C\" Series Cameras'\u003eArgus Collectors Group\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures a coupled rangefinder focusing system, separate viewfinder and rangefinder windows, manual exposure controls, and Argus Coated Cintar 50mm f\/3.5 lens. The C3 uses standard \u003cstrong\u003e35mm \/ 135 film\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires no battery for basic camera operation. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Argus_C3?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Argus C3\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNTESTED.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camera has not been film tested and mechanical accuracy\/functionality has not been verified. Shutter, rangefinder accuracy, film advance, lens performance, and other functions are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShows significant vintage cosmetic wear from age and previous use, including scuffs, scratches, finish wear, oxidation\/corrosion, residue and discoloration throughout. There is visible green residue\/oxidation on portions of the body, particularly the rear. Lens has visible dust\/debris and may require cleaning. Please refer closely to photos for exact cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera:\u003c\/strong\u003e Argus C3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954–1957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm \/ 135 Film\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coupled Rangefinder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Argus Coated Cintar 50mm f\/3.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/3.5–f\/16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual, color-coded five-speed dial + Bulb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untested \/ As-Is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Sale Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage camera and is being sold untested and as-is. Functionality has not been verified and repairs, cleaning, adjustment, or servicing may be required. No warranty or mechanical guarantee is provided. All camera sales are final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important identification point: \u003cstrong\u003ethis is not the later C3 Match-Matic\u003c\/strong\u003e, despite the superficially similar color-coded controls. The Match-Matic introduced in 1958 has a different exposure-number system and distinctive two-tone covering. Your camera is a late regular C3—the classic “Brick.” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikeeckman.com\/2019\/08\/argus-c-series-1938-1966\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Argus C-series (1938 - 1966) - mike eckman dot com\"\u003emikeeckman.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CobbleStore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51800554733801,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7904\/3305\/files\/Vintage_50_s_Argus_C3_Brick_35mm_Rangefinder_Film_Camera.jpg?v=1788543255","url":"https:\/\/cobblestore.com\/products\/vintage-50s-argus-c3-brick-35mm-rangefinder-film-camera","provider":"CobbleStore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}