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02/20/2010 03:02:47 PM · #1 |
| I just found one of these at a thrift store and paid too much for it (but it goes to a good cause). Cannot for the life of me get the back open, though. Does anyone know how to do this? |
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02/20/2010 03:08:55 PM · #2 |
This guy says:
You need powerful fingers (or a screwdriver) to open the camera back. The metal latch that holds it closed is stronnnngggggggg |
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02/20/2010 03:33:59 PM · #3 |
| Great link - thanks!! I'd found a few, but not very many that talked about the operation. I did manage to get the back open, and he's right - it's a VERY strong catch to work! Now must go buy film to see if the camera still works... |
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02/20/2010 03:34:30 PM · #4 |
"The camera was the best-selling 35mm camera in the world for nearly three decades..."
Interesting wikipedia article as well: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argus_C3
Enjoy the camera! (I hope you get it open)
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02/20/2010 03:47:21 PM · #5 |
I used to have one of these, had a lot of fun with it. Enjoy!
R. |
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02/20/2010 04:24:39 PM · #6 |
Moving the knobs to dial in the range is just as hard as opening the thing. Wondering if a bit of WD-40 might be in order... :-)
Will try to get film soon so I can try the thing out. OH - and bonus!! It had an exposed roll in the camera! How fun is that?
Speaking of developing, I tried CostCo's "poster" printing the other day - had my "award winning" shot of the Eiffel tower printed at 20x30 - gotta say it's pretty darn amazing as a poster! I'm very pleased with the quality. |
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