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