Argus C olive

The Argus C olive represents a brief, early iteration of Argus's venture into the burgeoning 35mm market, produced only during 1938-1939. As a budget-level camera, it offered an accessible entry point for photographers adopting the 135 format, featuring a simple, functional design typical of its era. Constructed with pressed metal and basic controls, it prioritized affordability over sophistication or advanced features, embodying the utilitarian approach Argus later refined more famously in its long-running C3 model. Its short production run makes it a relatively uncommon find today, serving more as a footnote in the company's history than a landmark camera.