Summary
Argus Seventy-five boxlike camera manufactured by Argus Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A., circa 1950.
The company sold nearly three million cameras of this model, which was nicknamed 'the brick'. It was a pseudo TLR in that, strictly speaking, it did not function as a twin lens reflex camera. It has a 75mm Lumar, single meniscus element lens, in front of a fixed aperture of f/11. There are two exposure settings: 'Inst' (instant) and 'Time'.
Physical Description
Moulded, black plastic or bakelite boxlike camera with metal lens plate and viewfinder hood. The rear film door is made of painted metal. In has its original brown leather carry case and black shoulder strap.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Father Mark West - St John of God Hospital Churinga Inc, by Mar 1991
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Manufacturer
Argus Camera Co., Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America, 1949-1958
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Inscriptions
Inscribed in black on th elens plate: 'Argus Seventy-five'.
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Overall Dimensions
100 mm (Width), 130 mm (Depth), 95 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Cameras, Photographic Equipment, Photographic Products, Photography, Lenses, Plastics, Optical Products, Bakelite, Leather Products
