Phoenix Rising

Current Argus C3 ‘Kit’

The second is a Matchmatic in production between 1958 and 1966, very similar to be honest, except instead of aperture settings in the usual f/x manner, and standard shutter speeds, they had single digits, which (I believe) should have corresponded to what the light meter (mounted on the accessory shoe) would tell. I however haven’t got the light meter, so am using an old Leningrad IV which serves well, except I have to then convert the relative shutter/aperture settings into the Matchmatic ones.

You can visit Argus’ site (yes they still make cameras) here. 

Other ’stuff’ in my Argus C3 kit comprises:
LENSES

• Argus - Sandmar Telephoto Lens (100mm) in leather case. [Full details here]
• Argus - Sandmar Wide Angle Lens (35mm) in leather case. [Full details here]
• Spiratone - Series IV & V mount - Wide Angle Lens attachment C3-W in leatherette case.
• Spiratone - Series IV & V mount - Telephoto Lens attachment C3-T in leatherette case.

I don’t know too much about the Spiratone lenses to be honest, and am in the process of trying to ascertain their effective change to the over all image, in other words how much they change the focal length too (or multiply/divide by).

There are 2 of them, in a leatherette case with blue velvet interior. Both in near mint condition, and no marks on the glass that I can see at all.

Both have screw thread for attaching to either of the standard C3 lenses, one is a Wideangle model C3-W (No. 330498) the other Telephoto model C3-T (No. 330533). If anyone knows anything of these, please let me know too!

FILTERS

• Accura - Series V, Polarizing Screen in case.
• Unknown (probably Accura) - Viewing attachment for Polarizing Screen in case.

Boxed Filters

• Kodak - Daylight Type F, Series IV - Wratten No. 85 (Box, acrylic case, cleaned, tiny 21mm).
• Kodak - For Kodak Type A film, Adapts type A film for outdoor use.
• Kodak - Skylight Series IV - Wratten No.1A (Box, acrylic case, cleaned, tiny 21mm).
• Kodak - Skylight Series V - Wratten No.1A (Box (broken), acrylic case, cleaned, large) .
• Kodak - Use for colour film, reduces blueish tints on shadey or overcast conditions.
• Kodak - Filter No. 25 Wratten A, Series V Col: Red (Box, acrylic case, cleaned, large).
• Kodak - Filter No. 25 Wratten A Series IV Col: Red (Box, acrylic case, cleaned, tiny 21mm).
• Kodak - Use for B&W film, cuts through haze, darken skies etc..
• Tiffen. - Color correction, #C Series - Yellow 2 (Box, acrylic case, cleaned, tiny 21mm).
• Kodak - Filter No. 15 Wratten G, Series V Col: Yellow (Box, acrylic case, cleaned, large).
• Kodak - Use for B&W film, transmits practically no blue, ideal for seascapes (Sky & Water).

In Enteco Leather case

• Unknown - Series V, Red filter probably for B&W film.
• EdnaLite - Series V, (UV-17) Ultra Violet filter (medium yellow tint).
• EdnaLite - Series V, (CC-15) CTY-15 filter (light yellow tint - haze?).
• Tiffen - Series V, ‘A’ Type #85 filter (Orange tint).

In Plastic Case

• Regal - Series V, +1 Filter for close up work.
• Regal - Series V, +2 Filter for close up work.
• Regal - Series V, +3 Filter for close up work.

MISC ACCESSORIES

• Kodak - Adapter Ring Series IV (Screw In) (Boxed).
• Kodak - Lens Hood Series IV (Boxed).
• Tiffen - #502 Series V Adapter ring (fits screw thread for C3 50mm Cintar lens).
• EdnaLite - 511 Adapter ring, houses Series V filters for C3 Matchmatic lens - I think.
• Kodak - Series V Lens hood & Step down ring adapter fits C3 Matchmatic lens.
• Honeywell - Tilt-A-Mite pocket flash unit. [Full details here]
• Argus - 2 x Standard attachable Flash units.
• Kopil - Self time clockwork in Bakelite case with instructions. [Full details here]