Argus Model A

The Argus Model A helped to popularize the 135 format of film in the United States. This was a low-cost camera at $12.50 in 1936 - around $290 in 2025 dollars. The camera body is made of bakelite, with apertures of f/4.5, f/5.6, f/8, and f/11 and a collapsible lens. This particular camera is in a leather case that flaps down for picture-taking, and has a short start-up manual with the inscription requesting its return if found. Serial Number: 15435

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Technology

Cameras

Argus

Storage Location F1a

1936