My second 35mm camera was an Argus C3, purchased to replace a Petri 7S in 1959. I used the camera for several years before selling it for another, more up to date 35mm camera.
Then, a few years ago I rediscovered the C3, and am having a very good time playing with these old cameras.

On these pages you will find links to instructions for some of the modifications that I've done to several of my Argus cameras. Note: These instructions are offered as is, with no guarantee that your results will be the same as mine, so proceed at your own risk.

Hotshoe flash on an Argus Matchmatic.
Matchmatic Hotshoe

PC connector flash on an Argus C3.
PC Flash Connector

Repair a broken film door latch, Argus C3
C3 Door Latch

Break into an Argus Mini Palmatic 2
Argus Mini Palmatic 2

Resync an Argus 75 for electronic flash Argus 75

Repair an Argus a-four. a-four

Argus C3 Lens thread orientation.

A Screw Mount lens on a C-3


Argus CR-1 Disassembly


Anodizing is possible at home.
Well the first attempt didn't go too well.

Success at last!

Case Repair Stitching
Case Stitching



Here is a link to a very good page about the repair of the Argus C3, you will find much helpful information here: Repairing_the_Argus_C3 by David Gaon

I'm grateful for the assistance and guidance of Don.P(Skip) and Ron Norwood of the ACG in the production of these pages.

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