Tag: Argus A-Four
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Cameras and composition are only part of the photographic equation, but they’re my favorite part
I’m far more interested in being out photographing things than in post processing. How right can I get my images in the camera?
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Updated review: Argus A-Four
An update to my review of the Argus A-Four, a simple but capable 35mm camera from the 1950s.
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single frame: Hibbs Ford Bridge
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single frame: Double exposure of my brother, 1985
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Operation Thin the Herd: Argus A-Four
I just love my little Argus A-Four, an early-1950s viewfinder camera for 35mm film. Its coated Cintar lens really loves Neopan 100 Acros film.
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I’m not impressed with your Leica
I’m not impressed that you own a Leica. Or a Hasselblad, or a Nikon F series, or any other fine, expensive camera. Far be it from me to say you shouldn’t own one. I own a Nikon F2 and an F3 myself. But if you want to impress me, show me your work. I never…
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Dead end on Old 79th St. Argus A-Four Arista Premium 400 2016
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Argus A-Four photographs through the years
The shots I shared with you on Monday from my Argus A-Four, a bakelite-and-aluminum 35mm viewfinder camera made from 1953-56, led me to look at photos I’ve taken with this camera in the past. The A-Four and I go way back — to 1982, as that’s when I shot my first roll of film in…
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Wood fence Argus A-Four Arista Premium 400 2016
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Taking the Argus A-Four out for a little exercise
I don’t completely understand why I’m so charmed by my Argus A-Four. Perhaps it’s because one was my first 35mm camera, purchased at a yard sale when I was a teenager. I’m a sucker for nostalgia. Late last year I loaded one of my last rolls of discontinued Arista Premium 400, which is said to have…
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Favorite Photos Week: 1967 Ford LTD headlight
I expected little from my Argus A-Four. My bias was clear: I think real cameras are made of steel. The Bakelite and aluminum A-Four falls short. No matter that I had shot an A-Four as a teen and got usable images. I thought I had stumbled upon blind, dumb luck as a rank amateur. But when I shot…
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Captured: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
I saw one of these being pulled along on a flatbed trailer the other day as I drove home from work. It even had the same “396” badge on the fender, meaning it packed big-block V8 heat. But I care less about the engine underhood than I do about styling — and I always liked…