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In addition to the regular Cintar
lens, there is now available for your Argus
C-3 a Telephoto Lens and a WideAngle Lens. These lenses give the C-3 theversatility of carneras costing hundreds of dollars. Wonderful new opportunities
for pictures are yours regular
photographs with your Argus
Cintar 50mmlens
extra wide pictures with vour- Wide Angle 35mm lerlls- and exciting
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candid close-ups with your Argus- Telephoto 100mm lens. All three installeasily and couple automatically tothe rangefinder.

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is an all-purpose lens most useful for

general indoor and outdoor shots. In
this picture each person appears larger
than in the wide-angle picture, and thearea photographed is smaller.

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The Argus Sandmar Telephotolens is a truly candid lens. you car,use it from a distance for close_ups thatare-really candid. It lets you step backand take relaxed shots of your subject

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The Argus Sandmar Wide Angle
Lens lets you take broader and taller
pictures. You actually photogrqp-h a1r
area87 fi greater. It's ideal for difficult
indoor pictures and where there is noroom to step back from your subject.

In this picture all tl:,e familY areincluded.

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The C-3 camera comes equipped with a 50mm Cintar lens
which is removed in the following manner to install theWide Angle Lens or Telephoto Lens. It is importantto follow these simple instructions carefully.

+xIwww.butkus.usFirst set the Rangefinder Dial (A) at
3 foot mark as indicated by arrow' tfnscrew

Idler Gear Cap (C) turning to the left'

Lift out Idler Gear (B) which meshes with

Rangefinder Dial (A) and Cintar Lens
(K). Grasp Collar (H) and unscrew lens,
iurning it to the left as indicated by thearTow.

To avoid injurY never turn Rangefinder Dial (A) more than 4 teeth beyond
3 foot mark or 4 teeth beyond infinity
mark. (o). Note danger area (o)'Set Rangefinder Dial (A) at infinitY(o). The camera is now ready to receive
the Telephoto Lens. To be sure the Telephoto Lens is clean before installing, wipewith lens tissue.
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A. Rangefinder Dial.
B. Idler Gear
C. Idler Gear Cap

D. Depth of Field Scale
E. Diaphragm Click Stops

F. Filter Holder and Lens ShadeG. Focusing Scale Arrow (Red)H. Collar

I. Telephoto Viewfinder Mask
J. Rangefinder Window

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Be sure Rangefinder Dial (A) is set

at infinity (o). Grasp Telephoto Lens atCollar $i) ind screw into camera to rightas indiiated by arrow until tight-' - No*turn Lens Collar (H) slightly to left liningup infinity mark (o) with red Focusing
Scale Arrow (G).
Drop Idler Gear (B). into-position

and replaci Idler Gear Cap (C). Camera is

now riady for Telephoto pictures' usei^tte"nttd.r and foCus the same as withthe eintar Lens. Use the same exposure

settings. If the lens markings-afe not now
readily visible from the top of the camera'see tlie Special Adjustment on pages 14

and 15.

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A. Rangefinder --G. Focusing Scale

B. Idler Gear

H. Collar
J. Rangefinder

Dial

C. Idler Gear Cap
D, Depth of Field
Scale

E. Diaphragm
Click Stops

F. Filter Holderand Lens Shade

ArrowWindowM. Sliding Telephoto Mask
V. OpticalViewfinderI$

The Wide Angle Optical Viewfinder (V)must be used with the Wide Angle Lens. Th;

Optical Viewfinder clips into Rangefinder Win-d9w (J)--a1d_91ap,s down over Rangefinder eyepiece. This Viewfinder may be used with tire

Tele-photo Lens as well. Simply lift up and slide
the Telephoto Mask (M) forward into position.
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Remove Cintar Lens as shown onpage 7. With Rangefinder Dial (A) set atinfinity (o), grasp Lens Collar (H) andscrew into camera as indicated, turninglens to the right. Seat lens firmly and lineup Arrow (G) with infinity mark (o).
Drop in Idler Gear (B).

Make sure Rangefinder Dial (A)and Arrow (G) are both lined up at infinity(o). Screw on Idler Gear Cap (C). Withthe Optical Viewfinder in place, the camera
is now ready for Wide Angle Picturetaking. Use the Rangefinder for focusing
as you did with the Regular Cintar Lens.

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The Depth of Field Scale tells how much ofyour picture is in sharp focus at any distance,with any f-stop setting.
TELEPHOTO LENS

Example: With your camera focused at
25 feet at f:8, the picture will be in sharp
focus from 16 to 64 feet. See illustration.

WIDE ANGLE LENS
Example: With your camera focused at
10 feet at f:8, the picture will be in sharp
focus from 7 to 19 feet. See illustration.

www.butkus.usRwlung,;t*Remove either interchangeable lens as
vou did the Cintar Lens (page 7)' Set Rangeh"a.r bi"t (A) at infinitv (o). Grasp Cintar
into thei;;; .t c"[it (g). Screw Lensresistancepastcamera turning to the right-Tuin Lens (K-) to;;il| until sealed firmlv.

[tr.- t"ft until first tooth is positioned toIdler Gear (B). - D-rop i1 Idler Gear;;;&;-Vf"f.esuie Rangefinder Dial (A) stops
in5.

i"i"tfv at infinity mart 1-1' This is essentialfocusing.
for--- proper- -ft.otate
Rangefinder Dial (A) to 3 footmark and screw in Idler Gear Cap --(C)'KeepC"-.t" is now ready for picture taking'for prosupplementary lensLs in leather casetection when not in use.

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If the Depth of Fietd Scaleis not visible from the top of thecamera
a convenience, not anecessitythe following adjust_ment may be made with a srnall
jeweler's screw driver. We sug_gest, however, that you have thls

Rotate Rangefinder Dial (A)until Focusing ScaG Arrow (G) is;[rnfinrty (@). Mark Lens Collar (H)yrrlt_lr gg_ncil mark (X) below Ranee'-camera dealer.

on page 7.

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finder.Wildow (D. Rjmove TeGfi;1;
Lens tn the same manner as you removed the Cintar Lens in instiuctionst'$*www.butkus.us

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Lens in hand, set Red Focusing
Scale Arrow (G) again at infinit-y mark7-j. rln.r.. anotiier-mark (Y) on thread ofi""6 aiie"tfy in line with first pencil lark
Len-s Colar (H). See illustration'
tXj""-Using the small jeweler's-screw
driver, loosen four tinv screws \z) twoThen turn tf,readed ring.either
i"t"t;;;;ili ""fv.mark (Y) on threads is i-lline
widh ttre Red Focusing Scale Arrow !91ott
all tourlens. Tighten four screws ' ' 'screw
onscrews must be seated' First'

Then'L*;;t Cap to test if threads are clear-'instruc-t.pi.". llns in camera as shown intions on Page 9.

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visible from the top of the camerconvenience, not a necessity

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the fol-Rotate Rangefinder Dial (A) until Focusing Scale Arro'*' (G) is at infinity mark(-). Mark Lens Collar (H) with pencil

withlowing adjustment may be madea small jeweler's screw driver. We suggest,
however, that you have this done by yourner as you removed the Cintar Lens inlocal ARGLfS camera dealer.

instructions on page 7.

mark (X) below Rangefinder Window (J).
Remove Wide Angle Lens in the same man-www.butkus.usLens in hand, set Focusing Scale
Rtrow (Cj again at infinity mark ^(oo)'ivl;k; rtrolh"irn^rk (Y) on thread o.f lensAtr.;;l; i; line with firit pencil mark (X)t.ti. Collar (H). See illustration'""Using the small jeweler's- screw

driver, looGn four tiny screws. (Z).twoeitleer
i"t"t o"fy. Then turn threaded ringmark (Y) on thread is .in.line-"v ""titon
with the Focusing Scale Arrow (G)fouri;;;. Tighten four screws ' ' ' all onscrews must be seated' First, screw
L;;" C"p to test if threads are clear' Theni"ptt"" lins in camera as shown in instructions on Page 11.

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TETEPHOTOPORTRAITS
Finished portraits taken with the Argus Telephoto Lens
quality in color or black-and-white. You are able to gethave a professional
images in extra large size easily from a distance. Your subjects are at ease andyou get relaxed pictures with your Argus Telephoto Lens.
WILD LIFE Many interesting photographs of birds and animals become
possible with yourTelephoto Lens. It lets you stand back and take nature
shots in clear detail without scaring away wild life.

WIDE ANGTEFor family. photographs at Christmas, anniversaries, and party
GROUPS- Argus Wide Angle Lens lets you take in everyone, even in small
groups yourrooms. You do not need to crowd people closely together to include them.
INTERIORS
Pictures inside your home will show much more of theinterior. The -Argus Wide Angle Lens takes in an 87 ft greater picture area.
You will be able to take better pictures in confined areas where trees, buildings
or obstacles interfere.
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The ARGUS C-3 TelePhoto andWide Angle Lenses are equipped with combinationlens Shades and Filter l{olders
as shown. The size filter to be used isSeries V for both lenses and is installed as

illustrated by first unscrewing the Lens
Shade. Lens Caps are also supplied toprotect both lenses when not in use'

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carrter prevents irpsicJe-dnwn
pictures. Silent powar blower
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TETEPHOTO
Lens: 100mm color-corrected, hard-coated anastigmat'
F-;t.p":- Click stop settings at f:4'5, l'6, 8r ll, 16' 22'
Vii-nta.t: Mask snaps into viewfinder window'
Hyperfocal Distance: ?t feet 9 inches at f:4'5'f,iil r'i.ra Angle: 24'.
Fiit.i Size: SJries V, 3omm.
Lens Caps: protect'U-"1ft-."a" of the lens., (Also fit Cintar).
C;;;yi"c C...t Available as an accessory in genuine leather'

WIDE ANGTE
Lens: 35mm color-corrected, hard-coated anastigmat'
at f:4'5, 5'6, 8,-11, 16' .
F-tiop.t-d;tfi Click stop settings
Vie*fi"d.r: Snals on over.rangefinder window'
Hvperfocal Distance: 35 feet at f:4'5'
futi fieta Angle: 64" 2L'.

Filter Size: Series V,30mm

Lens Cap: Protects lens.
C"ttvi"g-Case: Available as an accessory in genuine leather'Iiftfvtiurr

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Yoar Argas Accessory Lens taas manulactured, inspected and tested by saitted

It ts gaaranteed to be /ree o/ delecti in utoramansbip or material
dzring its liletime. IJ any serticing is necessarT because of imper/tctions in materials
or u,orAmansbip, your lens u'ill be /actory sert,iced uitbout ,borgr,Argas equipment uhich bas been damaged, misbandled o, looro
Jrom extended
use uill be factory seraiced at establisbed rates. (Jsed or rebailt eqaibment
is notle-ns craJtsmen.

coaered by tbis guarantee.
Your Argas Accessory Lens is aatomaticaily gaaranteed uben parchased. Tbere
4re no cards to send in or Jartber steps to take.

ARGUS CAMERAS INC., ANN ARBOR, MICHTGAN
PAF? NO. t4396

ARGUS CAMERAS OF CANADA, LTD., TORONTO, ONIARIO
PRINTED IN U,S.A.

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