Argus A2

OBJECT TYPE: Camera
MANUFACTURER: International Research Corp.
NATIONALITY: American
PLACE MANUFACTURED: US, MI, Ann Arbor
INTRODUCTION DATE: 1936
PRODUCTION DATES: 1936-1941
FILM TYPE: 35mm rollfilm
IMAGE SIZE: 24 x 36 mm.
FUNCTIONAL TYPE: 35mm (other)
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: 50mm f/4.5 Argus Anastigmat
INTEGRATED SHUTTER: Yes

NOTES:
  "1936-41. 35mm cartridge camera with bakelite body. Argus Anastigmat
  f4.5/50mm in collapsible mount. Early models have fixed pressure
  plate, sprockets on one side of film. Later models have floating
  pressure plate and sprockets on both sides. Of the early types, it
  should be noted that the first 30-35 thousand were before a tripod
  socket was added to the bottom and the rewind knob thickened to match.
  Originally advertised in the following color combinations:
  Black/chrome; gray/gunmetal; ivory/gold; and brown/gold. In actual
  practice, 'gunmetal' may be chrome, and the 'gold' is definately
  brass." (McKeown, 1994).

OBJECT IDENTIFIER: I615.00002
VIDEODISC 1, FRAME NUMBER: 36

BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE: McKeown, Jim & McKeown, Joan. --McKeown's Price Guide to Antique & Classic Cameras: 1995-1996.-- Grantsburg, WI: Centennial Photo, 1994. pp 71.//