P3D Re: Argus C3

[Rob <lilindn@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> It does have a flash unit, but I have no idea if the adapter is standard
> or if adapters exist.  The flash unit clips into the lefthand side via
> two jacks separated by about 3/4 inch.
> 
     What one should also know is that earlier C3s (S/N lower than
964482) have "M" sync and can't use electronic flash even with a jack
adapter because the shutter will open after the flash is over.  There
was an adapter with an electronic delay device inside, but its about as
scarce as Belplascas nowadays/
     Later C3s (S/N 964482 onward) have "X" sync, your only concern
should be making a physical connection.  CAUTION:  Some electronic
flashes have high voltage across the flash connector and the C3 has
metal body parts, shock is possible.
 
> There are no markings that identifiy a C3 as a C3.
> 
> The lens dial reads "f/3.5 50mm ARGUS COATED CINTAR"  reading one way
> and "MADE IN U.S.A." in the other.
> 
   This same lens appeared on Arguses other that the C3, most notably
the C2.

> The ASA reminder dial run from 10 to 200 and is centred on the camera
> back.
..
    Not all versions of the C3 have this, the C3 changed style a number
of times, the last even had an olive/khaki twotone body and the shutter
speed marked in light value increments instead of shutter speed!
 
> The dimensions of the "brick" excluding protruding knobs etc. are 1
> 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 5 3/16.
> 
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