This steampunk-looking camera accepts 35mm film, which can be found virtually anywhere. Take home one of the best-selling 35mm cameras in history! Auspiciously nicknamed “The Brick” for it’s boxy nature and weight. A super awesome addition to your vintage camera collection, a fun decorative piece on a shelf, mantel, or your desk at work! This individual camera show minimal wear and is in proper working order. It is ready for you to load film and start shooting if you wish. The C3 proved hugely successful, selling approximately 2 million units during its 27-year production run. Although the boxy design was neither stylish nor ergonomic, customers were reportedly drawn to the camera's "scientific" appearance with its many gears, knobs, and dials. The C3 also developed a reputation for rugged durability and sharp, high-quality images. Although the design is over 75 years old, many C3s are still in use. The cameras are inexpensive on the used market and their simple construction makes them relatively easy to repair. FUN FACT: This camera was featured in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! It was an old-fashioned Muggle camera that Muggle-born student Colin Creevey used to take pictures of his life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to show his father. The C3 is constructed primarily of Bakelite plastic and metal castings. The design features an unusual but simple diaphragm shutter built into the camera body, so the camera can make use of interchangeable lenses without the need for a complex focal plane shutter. The rangefinder is separate from the viewfinder and is coupled to the lens through a series of gears located on the outside of the camera body. The camera comes equipped with a 50mm f/3.5 Cintar anastigmat triplet lens. Shows minimal wear for the age of the camera, with a few slight blemishes. The glass looks to be in great condition. Dimensions: 5.1” x 3.3” x 2.8” (with lens) You can find the camera manual here…
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Argus C3 de segunda mano desde 126,52 € · 2 ofertas
a la venta desde el 17 de junio de 2026
