Argus C4/G (Geiss Modified)
A modified 35mm rangefinder camera with interchangeable lenses, based on the Argus C4 produced from 1951 to 1958.
Overview
The Argus C4/G, also known as the Argus C4/G (Geiss Modified), is a 35mm rangefinder camera derived from the Argus C4. The original C4 was produced from 1951 to 1958 and had a fixed 50mm f/2.8 lens. The C4/G was modified to take interchangeable lenses, including 35mm and 100mm Lithagon lenses. One listing confirms a fully functional unit with these lenses. The 100mm objective showed a slight halo in the glass.
Specifications
| Film Format | 35mm |
| Camera Type | Rangefinder |
| Lens (Included) | 50mm |
| Additional Lenses | 35mm Lithagon, 100mm Lithagon |
| Focus | Manual |
| Aperture | Manual |
| Shutter Speed | Manual |
| Condition | Fully Functional |
Design
The Argus C4/G takes interchangeable lenses, where the original Argus C4 had a fixed lens. The base model is described as a fairly simple, sturdy camera.
Context
The Argus C4 was the rangefinder version of the Argus Model 21. It originally sold for $99.50 USD in 1951, and the price dropped to $84.50 by 1955. The Geiss modification, which made the lenses interchangeable, cost ten dollars for new and existing owners.
Market
A recent listing offered a fully functional Argus C4/G with lenses for $40.00 USD or C $54.76 CAD, and noted a slight halo in the 100mm objective. Common problems are film advance trouble, stuck shutters, and stiff rangefinder focus and aperture rings.
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