raid
Dad Photographer
Who has such a camera, and where could I send it to get it repaired? The shutter seems to be in need of repair.
Argus TLR
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John Robertson
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Try here for info Raid.
http://arguscg.tripod.com/index.html
this might also help
http://www.arguscg.org/manuals/e/gaon-em-repair/
http://arguscg.tripod.com/index.html
this might also help
http://www.arguscg.org/manuals/e/gaon-em-repair/
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raid
Dad Photographer
Thanks, John.
I went to their website.
I seem to have the very first model:
Model:
Argoflex E
Production Years: 1940-1948
Description:
75mm F4.5
Original, Art Deco plastic bodied TLR produced in two versions. Early version accepted 120 & 620 film, the latter (after mid-1946) marked "620 only."
Later version depicted above.
It says inside the camera: FOR BEST RESULTS RELOAD ONLY WITH 620 OR PB 20 FILM".
Is this for 620 and 120?
edit: It is for 620 film.
I went to their website.
I seem to have the very first model:
Model:
Argoflex E
Production Years: 1940-1948
Description:
75mm F4.5
Original, Art Deco plastic bodied TLR produced in two versions. Early version accepted 120 & 620 film, the latter (after mid-1946) marked "620 only."
Later version depicted above.
It says inside the camera: FOR BEST RESULTS RELOAD ONLY WITH 620 OR PB 20 FILM".
Is this for 620 and 120?
edit: It is for 620 film.
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John Robertson
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I'm sure PB20 was either Ansco or Agfas number for 620,
if the pin for winding on the film in the film chamber is the thin version its for 620, it will mean respooling 120 fim on to 620 spools if you can get them. I have to ask is it really worth it??
620 was not one of Kodaks better ideas, except to lock you into using their products. It limited the usefulness of some good cameras such as the Medalist. I hated getting 620 film to process, it was like handling a demented clock spring because it was wound so tight, and usually jammed in to spiral of the tank!!
if the pin for winding on the film in the film chamber is the thin version its for 620, it will mean respooling 120 fim on to 620 spools if you can get them. I have to ask is it really worth it??
620 was not one of Kodaks better ideas, except to lock you into using their products. It limited the usefulness of some good cameras such as the Medalist. I hated getting 620 film to process, it was like handling a demented clock spring because it was wound so tight, and usually jammed in to spiral of the tank!!
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raid
Dad Photographer
John: It is not worth it. I will have to enjoy the Voigtlaender Brillant and I need to forget about the Argus TLR. The mirror needs replacement; the shutter is broken; the film is 620. It is a mess.
Gumby
Veteran
My, oh my... what a mess. It doesn't sound like it will be a very practical or enjoyful camera to use. It might be better to seek another than trying to breathe life into that one!
