The Argus C3 was a low-priced rangefinder camera mass-produced from 1939 to 1966 by Argus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. The camera sold over 2.2 million units, making it one of the most …

May 17, 2025 · The C3 is made of bakelite and metal framings, with the front and rear panels covered in leatherette. True to nickname, the C3 is quite brick-shaped; heavy and hard to hold, but surprisingly …

Those drawerfuls of slides of Aunt Sarah and Mount Rushmore were very likely taken with the ubiquitous Argus C3. It’s probably the single largest-selling non-single-use 35mm camera in history, …

Model: C3 Production Years: 1939-1957 Description: 50mm F3.5 Similar to the C2, but with flash sync attachment holes on left end.

The Argus C3 is a 35mm interchangable lens camera with a coupled rangefinder, and was in production from 1939 to 1966, with a break during America’s participation in the Second World War.

The Argus C3 was a low-priced rangefinder camera mass-produced from 1939 to 1966 by Argus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. The camera was the best-selling 35mm camera in the world for nearly three …

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Feb 11, 2013 · Quite simply, the Argus C3 is one of the best-selling 35mm cameras in history. Aptly nicknamed “The Brick” for its size, shape, and weight, the C3 was wildly popular for much of its 27 …

Jun 26, 2019 · Officially known as the Argus C3, this solid pointy-edged rangefinder is said to be one of the most popular cameras in history, selling about 2 million units during its extraordinary 27-year …

Aug 26, 2019 · Part I of a comprehensive guide about the Argus C-series, including the Argus C3. This part covers the history of Argus and their cameras.