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| − | The '''Argus 164''' very basic [[fixed focus]] model for [[126 film]] cassettes. It was made by [[Balda]] in Germany for [[Argus]]. The exact naming is muddled, as the the camera says "Argus Instant Load 164," the manual has "Carefree Instant Cartridge Loading 164," and the box "Argus 164k Carefree." | + | The '''Argus 164''' very basic [[fixed focus]] model for [[126 film]] cassettes. It was made by [[Balda]] in Germany for [[Argus]]. The exact naming is muddled, as the the camera says "Argus Instant Load 164," the manual has "Carefree Instant Cartridge Loading 164," and the box "Argus 164k Carefree." One of the [[Argus Lady Carefree]] models, the 164L, is this camera with a decorative face design. |
What appears to be a [[selenium meter]] is a dummy; shutter speed and aperture are fixed for average outdoors illumination. | What appears to be a [[selenium meter]] is a dummy; shutter speed and aperture are fixed for average outdoors illumination. | ||
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| This camera was made in Germany. image by JM Allen (Image rights) |
The Argus 164 very basic fixed focus model for 126 film cassettes. It was made by Balda in Germany for Argus. The exact naming is muddled, as the the camera says "Argus Instant Load 164," the manual has "Carefree Instant Cartridge Loading 164," and the box "Argus 164k Carefree." One of the Argus Lady Carefree models, the 164L, is this camera with a decorative face design.
What appears to be a selenium meter is a dummy; shutter speed and aperture are fixed for average outdoors illumination.
Links
- Image of an Argus 164 with box and instructions from the Argus Museum and hosted by the Ann Arbor District Library collection of Argus Materials
- Argus Instant Load 164 at collection-appareils.fr
