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  • Page 1 This manual is for reference and historical purposes, all right* reserved. This page is copyright@ by-M.-Bulkus*NJ. rhispasemav*'0",*f,.li"oli::*:5,1J*H':$";m:fftrssionortheproducer On-line camera manual library - www.orphancameras.com This is the full text and images from the manual. This may ta the PDF file to download depending on your connection type If you find this manual usefulo how about a donation of $3 to: l Ave.o High Bridge, NJ 08829-1701 and send your e-mail addresr Most other places would charge you $7.50 for a electronic copy...
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  • Page 4 Li S C'44 8|lilTfltTS: The new Argus C44, with its built-in convenience and versatility, is America's finest 35mm Functional Parts. . camera and the perfect companion for every picture-taking assignment. L o a d i n g .
  • Page 5 parts functional To help you become familiar with your C44 Camera, the functional parts are indicated here for easy reference. Familiarity with these names before loading and operating the camera will help you become acquainted with it easily. BODY tEt{S MO UNT VIEWFINDER WINDOW REWIND...
  • Page 6 www.orphancameras.com FLASH SYNCH RONIZATION SETECTOR VIEW AND RA}IGEFINDER TAKE.UP SPOOT ROLLER SPROCKET FItM COMPARTMENT FITTTR RETAITIER APERTURE RING LENS BARRE[ OEPTH OF FIEID SCATE OISTANCE SCATE *"ii"tl$' u. s. *, SHUTTER SPEED DIAL SHUTTER RETEASE CABLE RELEASE SOCKET IENS LOCK RELEASE L O C K I N G D E V I C E T R I P O D S O C K E T...
  • Page 7 la*'( $c>adfing Place a cartridge fresh Turn the wind knob until it camera from case by Remove stops, then rotate the take-up 35mm film in the film com- front flap unsnapping spool with your thumb so that partment, turning the rewind bottom.
  • Page 8 ! ' 1 www.orphancameras.com DO YOU P!.AN TO TAKE A TnlP? Or photograph some special event? If so, you s two of film, including some flash pictures. This \MiU acquaint you with your new can picture through lack of familiarity. ment of spoiling an important Place back against...
  • Page 9 u n l o a d i n g When end of fi.Im ls reached, exposure counter dial Turn wind knob until it stops, must be set each time you re- film must be rewound back into press shutter release, and again load.

  • Page 10: Aperture Ring

    www.orphancameras.com DIAI. c<>lor-n latic settings While t}re C44 is a truly versatile camera, capable of meeting every photographic need, it can also be used like the simplest.camera. For outdoor snapshots just set it on "Color-matic," APERTURE RING then wind film and snap the shutter for each picture without any further adjustments.
  • Page 11 speed shutter settings and aperture The C44 Camera features a quick-action control center where aperture, shutter speed, focus, winding and shutter release controls are conveniently grouped for easy and rapid adjustment. You will want to adjust shutter speed and aperture settings according to the "speed"...
  • Page 12 (f:stop). aperture setting release is controlled by the shutter speed Argus C44, have a wide choice dial. Numbers on the dial indicate fractions settings, ranging from the smallest opening,...
  • Page 13 The precision, superimposed image- type rangefinder in your Argus C44 is coupled directly and permanently to the lens mount. The combined rangefinder-viewfinder allows you to compose your picture and focus through the same eyepiece. You O U T O F F O C U S...
  • Page 14 www.orphancameras.com depth of f$efid The aperture setting not only controls the amount of light "depth of field," that reaches the film, but also determines which is the range of sharp focus in front of and beyond the subject focused upon. on this page show you the difference The illustrations in range of sharp focus when the smallest and largest...
  • Page 15 colc>n transparencie beautiful Sunlight shining directly on the picture subject from behind the photographer is generally the best lighting for outdoor color pictures ,rltliJ , t t i : , : . 1 , . . . and the best time of day is mid-morning or mid-afternoon. The lower angle of mortting or afternoon sun enhances scenic shots with longer dramatic shadows.
  • Page 16 www.orphancameras.com Scenic shots like this one mahe excellent subjects for color slides. Use a blue flashbulb to A lisht-colored subject against lighten the shadow side of a a dark background always back-lighted subject. makes q,n effectiue shot. C l o u d y D u l l Cloudy Bright FI LM Shutter Speed...
  • Page 17 \ /hite photos black the fine lenses of Modern black and white film, coupled with your Argus C44, will produce perfect photographic results, but checking results composition before snapping the shutter always pictures scene with of more dramatic interest.
  • Page 18 www.orphancameras.com "head-on" Shoot to stop action Frame your picture Use filters for for a feeling of depth dramatic cloud effects FI LM Shutter Speed B r i g h t S u n Cloudy Bright C l o u d y D u l l Hazy Sun Kodak Tri-X Ansco Ultra Speed Pan...
  • Page 19 flash gun attaching rgus C44 fash Lock flash unit on cam- When inserting batter- Be sure flash unit does rnit is designed to ac- pressing down ies, be sure to position have a flash lamp tommodate two size "C" locking the left-hand cell top-up before...
  • Page 20 www.orphancameras.com midget-base flash side-to-side move- I a m p m a y b e u s e d . flash syn- of the Jment Align studs on base of selector to chronization -'(M" lamp with slots in reflec- (20 millisecond "X"...
  • Page 21 Flash pictures the new Argus with Flash are easy, sure and excitingly lifelike. "brings permitting indoors," sunlight pictures regardless anywhere, anytime, existing light conditions. flash pic- make wonderful Family activities tures. You will treasure shots of evening parties dinners.

  • Page 22: Flash Exposure

    www.orphancameras.com flash are given in the chart below for popular Guide numbers films and flash lamps. E of feet between your camera and subjec the guide number dividing by the number you obtain (f:stop). the conect aperture setting Guide numbers are intended exposure guides to correct exposure and may be changed to suit individual...
  • Page 23 C44 camera. With Argus C44 35 mm Wide Angle and 100 mm Telephoto Lenses added to your camera kit, you won't miss a single...
  • Page 24 www.orphancameras.com 50 mm Srondord Lens This fast, four element Cintagon lens is capable of handling a wide variety of picture-taking situations. aperture of f:2.8 allows you to Its large maximum take pictures even under very low light conditions. This "fast" lens and "high speed" films make photog- raphy indoors by existing light a real possibility.
  • Page 25 . i:f,, The ease with which the Argus C44 lenses are interchanged wiU an.aze you. A push of a button and a \.:}".
  • Page 26 www.orphancameras.com I N S T A T L A T I O N To prepare the body lens mount to receive Insert lens barrel carefully into the body lens any of the three lenses, turn the range- mount, fitting the notch on the black ring over finder dial to bring the red dots in the thb square projection in the body lens mount.
  • Page 27 Argus Variable The precision optical system gives you a choice of three magnifications Power Viewfinder "seen" with the areas of the field of view, corresponding and 100mm Angle, 50mm standard, your 35mm wide...
  • Page 28 The illustrations at left show case, case screw may be removed using leather you how your subject will look through the to hold bracket on camera. as illustrated. Argus Variable Power Viewfinder-not masked down, but magnified to the full proportions of the viewfinder.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    FILI$ SIZE: 35mm, roll cartridge. secondary flash when using B-C power unit; 5' [ENS: 50mm (2') Argus Cintagon f:2.8 color- polished reflector with bayonet type socket for corrected, coated anastigmat; diaphragm open- midget base flash lamps;...
  • Page 30 Your Argus C44 is a precision optical instrument, and with reasonable care and occasional cleaning wiil operate perfectly for a lifetime. To keep your C44 in perfect working order, protect it from prolonged exposure to sunlight and high temperatures.
  • Page 31 . f f i r g u s s o $ autopTlatflc #...'..'{',, ...'ffi .,"* ' :, .,,,,,. '',,,.,3 :{] ..f,,,::,,:,'.,,.: t'. : prqject(}r...
  • Page 32 Also with same available optics and basic construction modeil with standard case as acces- changer sories. Argus Remote Con- Power Unit available trol for both models. I .t" ! l _ --__...
  • Page 33 = " " . , . _ _ T . Your Argus C44 Camera was rna,nufo,etu;red, " : inspected and, tested by skilled ca,rnera craftsrrlen. It is a,utornatically guarq,nteed when purchased, to be free of defects i;n worhmansltip or "...