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Vintage 1960's  Argus Model 75 Camera Portrait Kit w/ Box & Instructions

ARGUS SEVENTY FIVE 
BROWN BAKELITE BODY
 
EXCELLENT CAMERA


The Argoflex Seventy-Five and Argus Seventy-Five were Bakelite/plastic pseudo TLR made by Argus in the USA, with variations, between 1949-1964. 

Images were 6x6cm on 620 film.

The Argoflex Seventy-Five and Argus Seventy-Five were two name variants of the same model of pseudo TLR, 
produced by Argus in the USA, beginning in 1949 to 1964.
The main body was molded from plastic (perhaps bakelite), while the film door is a painted metal casting. 
The front panel and viewfinder hood are in a contrasting satin-finish metal.
 A cloth neckstrap is permanently attached to the top of the body.

Images were 6x6cm on 620 film. 
While essentially a simple camera, it did feature double-exposure prevention, 
as well as a clever reminder when the film has been wound: A red-painted shutter blade is visible through the taking lens only after the shutter is cocked. 
Frame spacing relied on a simple red window, however.The lens was branded as a 75mm Lumar, 
and was a single meniscus element in front of a fixed aperture of approximately f/11. 
Next to the shutter release, a small slider selected between "Inst" (instant) and "Time" (actually bulb).  
"BAKELITE" is an early plastic. 
It was developed in 1907–1909 by Belgian chemist Dr. Leo Baekeland, the founder and inventor of phenolic plastic. 
It was made of Phenolic plastic and was also first manufactured under the trade name Bakelite. 

One of the first plastics made from synthetic components,  
Bakelite was used for its electrically nonconductive and heat-resistant properties in radio and telephone casings and electrical insulators, 
and also in such diverse products as kitchenware, jewelry, pipe stems, and children's toys.
 In 1993 Bakelite was designated an ACS National Historical Chemical Landmark in recognition of its significance as the world's first synthetic plastic.

The "retro" appeal of old Bakelite products and labor intensive manufacturing has made them quite collectible in recent years.


The camera appears to be unused; however initials ABW has been scratched on the back and A S on the top (please review all pics)
Original bottom of box and istrcutiions for the Argus 75 is included.

Item sold "as is", no return so please review all pics and ask questions in advance of bid.

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