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Models of Argus A/A2 Camera
Argus A

- Focus Type: 2 Position (6ft - 12ft and 12ft - Infinity, later 6ft - 18ft and 18ft - Infinity)
- Years Manufactured: 1936 - 1941
- Introductory Price: $12.50
- Approximate Introductory Price in 2003 Dollars: $160.00
- Serial Number Range: 1037 - 211589
- Shutter Type: Pre-war Ilex Precise
- Lens Speed: f/4.5
- Aperture Settings: f/4.5, 5.6, 8, 11 (later f/4.5, 6.3, 9, 12.7, 18)
- Shutter Speeds: 1/200th sec, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, B(ulb), T(ime), (top speed later dropped to 1/150th sec)
- Extinction Meter/Calculator: No
- Flash Synch Tubes: No
- Pressure Plate: Fixed
Argus AF

- Focus Type: Variable from 1¼ to Infinity ft
- Years Manufactured: 1937 - 1938
- Introductory Price: $15.00
- Approximate Introductory Price in 2003 Dollars: $190.00
- Serial Number Range: 5000 - 70138
- Shutter Type: Pre-war Ilex Precise
- Lens Speed: f/4.5
- Aperture Settings: f/4.5, 5.6, 8, 11
- Shutter Speeds: 1/200th sec, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, B(ulb), T(ime)
- Extinction Meter/Calculator: No
- Flash Synch Tubes: No
- Pressure Plate: Fixed
Argus B

- Year Manufactured: 1937
- Introductory Price: $25.00
- Approximate Introductory Price in 2003 Dollars: $320.00
- Serial Number Range: 1000B - 2000B
- Shutter Type: Prontor II
- Lens Speed: f/2.9
- Aperture Settings: f/2.9, 3.5, 4.1, 5.6, 8, 11, 16
- Shutter Speeds: 1/175th sec, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, 1/10, 1/5, ½, 1, B(ulb), T(ime)
- Extinction Meter/Calculator: No
- Flash Synch Tubes: No
Pre-War Argus A2B

- Focus Type: 2 Position (6ft - 18ft and 18ft - Infinity)
- Years Manufactured: 1939 - ~1945
- Introductory Price: $12.50
- Approximate Introductory Price in 2003 Dollars: $165.00
- Serial Number Range: ~56215 - 244601
- Shutter Type: Pre-war Ilex Precise
- Lens Speed: f/4.5
- Aperture Settings: f/4.5, 6.3, 9, 12.7, 18
- Shutter Speeds: 1/200th sec, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, B(ulb), T(ime)
- Extinction Meter/Calculator: Yes
- Flash Synch Tubes: No
- Pressure Plate: Fixed
Argus A2F

- Focus Type: Variable from 1¼ to Infinity ft
- Years Manufactured: 1939 - 1941
- Introductory Price: $15.00
- Approximate Introductory Price in 2003 Dollars: $200.00
- Serial Number Range: 22760 - 39031
- Shutter Type: Pre-war Ilex Precise
- Lens Speed: f/4.5
- Aperture Settings: f/4.5, 6.3, 9, 12.7, 18
- Shutter Speeds: 1/200th sec, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, B(ulb), T(ime)
- Extinction Meter/Calculator: Yes
- Flash Synch Tubes: No
- Pressure Plate: Fixed
Argus AA

- Focus Type: Fixed Focus
- Years Manufactured: 1940 - 1942
- Serial Number Range: 500000 - 513250
- Shutter Type: Custom for Argus AA
- Lens Speed: f/6.3
- Aperture Settings: f/6.3 (Dull/Color), 9 (Cloudy), 12.7 (Sun/Bright)
- Shutter Speeds: Time, Inst.
- Extinction Meter/Calculator: No
- Flash Synch Tubes: Yes
- Pressure Plate: Fixed
Post-War Argus A2B

- Focus Type: 2 Position (6ft - 18ft and 18ft - Infinity)
- Years Manufactured: ~1945 - 1950
- Introductory Price: $29.00 (includes carrying case and excise tax)
- Approximate Introductory Price In 2003 Dollars: $270.00
- Serial Number Range: ~56215 - 244601
- Shutter Type: Post-war
- Lens Speed: f/4.5
- Aperture Settings: f/4.5, 6.3, 9, 12.7, 18
- Shutter Speeds: 1/150th sec, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, B(ulb), T(ime)
- Extinction Meter/Calculator: Yes
- Flash Synch Tubes: No
- Pressure Plate: Floating
Argus FA

- Focus Type: 2 Position (6ft - 15ft and 15ft - Infinity)
- Years Manufactured: 1950 - 1951
- Introductory Price: $29.00
- Approximate Introductory Price in 2003 Dollars: $220.00
- Serial Number Range: Year and Month of Manufacture
- Shutter Type: Flash-modified, post-war
- Lens Speed: f/4.5
- Aperture Settings: f/4.5, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22
- Shutter Speeds: 1/150th sec, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, B(ulb), T(ime)
- Extinction Meter/Calculator: No
- Flash Synch Tubes: Yes
- Pressure Plate: Floating
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