argus seventy five

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

argusThe newest addition to my bag.

This Argus seventy-five vintage camera is older than I am.  Would you believe that I got it in it’s original box for under $10 (shipping included) from ebay?

After I opened my package, I took a moment to look over the scratches, nicks, and blemishes – so full of history.  I wonder who else opened that very same box and felt a surge of excitement?  What special moments has it captured?

All I know is that I am excited to try new experiences with my Digital SLR and the Argus.  My first attempt:

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Clearly, I have no idea what I’m doing.  I’ll have to work a bit more on my contraption.  It’s a bit blurry – it still feels a bit awkward in my hands, but I love it.  I look forward to pushing my creativity and just in time, spring is around the corner!

Posted in Through the Viewfinder, Vintage

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ELK - February 18, 2009 - 7:19 am

so excited …taking the time to look at it’s past drew me in.

Teri - February 18, 2009 - 11:20 am

Cool. I picked up an Argus Argoflex (couldn’t pass up a name like that) at my local antique store for $8. I have messed around with a few TTVF shots, but not with much success. I need to build myself a contraption. Have fun playing.

Christina - February 18, 2009 - 12:17 pm

This is great! I love mine : ) The image turned out wonderfully.

Toni - February 18, 2009 - 6:51 pm

I think I just spent the last hour or so looking at all those contraptions…well, the contraptions on Page 1 and Page 6. So what does your contraption look like? This looks like fun! Love your first shot!!

elizabeth - February 19, 2009 - 12:06 am

great! I’d love to see a photo of the contraption too!

margie - February 19, 2009 - 8:18 am

i actually think it looks good. blurry or not.

robin - February 19, 2009 - 10:35 am

how exciting! of course you create a photograph of your photography tools as cool as the photos that will be bursting out of them :)

keith - September 5, 2009 - 10:31 pm

I have some vintage box cameras that work just fine and like yours the images are interesting. My first camera was an Argus C33.

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