Argus C3 Matchmatic

A very popular collectible made even more popular by its appearance in the 2nd Harry Potter movie.
This is just a cool camera, from its impressive dials and gears, to its nifty two-tone skin and bright chrome trim. This example is shown topped with the clip-on selenium meter.

Because of its shape (and weight), the Argus C3 is affectionately known as "The Brick".

Made from 1958-66.

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ricksoloway says:

Two-tone C3 in nice shape WITH lightmeter. Cool.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

uwekulick says:

Thank You

www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Argus_C3_MatchMatic
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Happy.Phantom says:

I saw this camera or one very much like it about a year ago but didn't buy it. I had no idea how nice of a camera it was. I was busy looking for some type of 120 film friendly box camera at the time. Oh well.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

John Kratz says:

You can get 'em on eBay for a reasonable price if you want one.

And it takes 35mm film! :o)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tropicalrips says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called camera portraits, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

galessa's plastics says:

the bricks rule!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

sonofwalrus says:

This is very cool. You can't have too many dials.
Like it's from the lab of a mad scientist in a 50s b-grade horror flick.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Haiku Garry says:

very nice . i have wanted a matchmatic for some time. one of these days i'll find the perfect one at the right price.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

keebosr says:

My dad had a C3 that he bought in the late 1950's or maybe 1960....I used it a little many years ago but one of my brother's now has it - I haven't seen it in years. Came across your picture tonight while lazily surfing Flickr....great memories. I didn't appreciate it then.....
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

bubbleooooo2004 says:

你好，我是 Camera GROUP 群組的管理員，我們希望將其新增至該群組！
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

slowcat says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 1958, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

slowcat says:

Thanks for bringing your Argus camera to the 1958 party pool!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

fotographix.ca says:

What a beautiful piece of photo equipment!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Jean-Luc Elias says:

This Argus set me on collecting old camera's!
Great design and pure nostalgic feel when using it.
Great colection of camera's you have! Have a look at my collection...

www.pbase.com/jle56
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

John Kratz says:

Wow!!

Jean-Luc, you have a GREAT collection! I'm jealous!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

+labyrinthine+ says:

Truly beautiful. On my "must have" list!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

louiesbath says:

very gorgeous!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

tokatoda says:

I was just given this exact same model. It belonged to a family member, and they know I like photography. I just read that the case is part bakelite. Cool camera, and great shot!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

John Kratz says:

Thank you Michelle!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

sandro47 says:

Excellent!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

rods pix says:

I have one of these that my father had.
I'm in the process of restoring it to it's Like new luster.
Yours is a beautiful example of a new one.
Thanks for sharing so I can get some reference.
Posted 4 days ago. ( permalink )

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