Try to shoot something that takes advantage of that lens' bokeh capabilities. I think the best word that could be used to describe the Argus' bokeh is "trippy". Not only is the background out of focus, but in the right circumstances it can look like it's melting.
Great pictures! I love the Argus C3. I think it's awesome that you can whip out an old camera from the 30's or 40's and still take great photos with it.
I loved shooting film and developing it myself in the dark room back in high school! It was not cheap then and its not cheap now thats for sure!!! But yah with shooting with film everything is calculated and I love that line you said "is the photo worth it"...nowadays with digital we get instant gratification but there's nothing like setting up those "perfect" shots on film and having to wait to see how it turns out. I think your photos turned out great! 😀
I developed and printed in high school too, taking snaps for the school yearbook with a TLR, a Speed Graphic, and my Super Ikonta. School had a C3 but it was deemed not suitable, because it was "only" 35mm.
Jacob, just caught up to your film video on the Argus C-3. I have one too. But more importantly, Welcome to film photography. The inspiration and excitement on your face says it all. Film photography is the ultimate pass time. By now (this video is 6 years old) you may have gotten several more cameras in 35mm and medium format. You probably have a small darkroom and are processing your own film as well. And you probably shoot at least one roll a week. May I recommend a Baby Brownie Special? I picked up one for under $20 and it shoots absolutely fabulous pics. Be safe, in NY brother.
Thank you for a trip down memory lane. In 1957 I had saved up enough money to get my first camera. That Argus C3 with Kodachrome 64 took some of my favorite pictures for the next 14 years.
Great photos, love that you are taking the time to figure out all those settings. I remember being so excited to use my first point and shhot, but it never gave me feeling of accomplishment that using my old cameras did. Have fun with your new hobby. Also, nice to see so many folks out enjoying the park on that sunny day, love your videos.
I got back into shooting film after digital. I've been hitting up thrift stores, Craigslist, etc to buy old film cameras. It's another freaking addiction!
Just inherited my grandfathers Argus C3. Just did a deep cleaning on it and going to get some film and shoot some pictures. All the family pictures we have today from the 50's to early 80's were taken with the camera. My grandfather use to have slides done and they are in pristine condition and have been scanned and its as if they were taken yesterday. In digital I normally use a GH4. Awesome video.
Argus made a 35, 50 & a 100mm lens. Soligar made a 135mm for the c3. Hmm, think someone else may have made one too. Great vid. Takes me back in time to my 1st camera. An Argus A2b circa 1939.
I just purchased this camera and a argus ranger today. Trying to do just as you were on this day....remeber how to use an old fashioned camera. I can not wait to start my journey. Love your pics!
- Interesting. Very true. I can't say I have ever taken the time/effort/energy to snap that 'perfect' foto - using digital. Definitely a film-thing lol
Ooh I love the style of these photographs! My dad always used to keep taking pics until it stopped him sometimes there are couple more on there! Be interesting to see if this new hobby changes the way you take your digital pictures!
Just caught this video -- awesome! I have an Argus C3 also -- have only shot B&W film, feeling that it was appropriate for the age of the camera, but can't wait to shoot some color! One question -- where/how did you scan your photos to get them into your video? The quality of the scans looked great! Thanks!!!
I got the photos scanned at the same place that developed the photos. I recently uploaded a video talking about my favorite places in NYC to develop film, but if you don't live in NYC, a quick Google search can likely turn up some places that develop and scan film 😊
@@JacobCarlson -- thanks! Just watched it -- man, I wish that I had such options where I live (Ellicott City -- a suburb of Baltimore)! I send my film out to The Darkroom in California -- they do great processing, but the scans seem to not be actually as high-res as the megapixel resolution shows, not sure why. And it is tough waiting a week (at least) to see my photos online. Regarding your other film cameras -- *YES* -- please post videos showing you using them -- where and why -- and the results. Also it would be great to hear you compare results between your various film cameras, and specific film, and digital -- show some unique things in the film cameras/film/photos that you really cannot achieve with digital (at least without a lot of work -- like is it worth it to spend an hour on each digital shot in post processing to make it "look" like a film photo?). Thanks!!! Awesome!
Showing my age but my first holiday/travel films were shot and edited on 8 mm film. I'm not saying how many years ago that was :-) Look forward to seeing NYC pride tomorrow, Brighton is coming up soon and I just filmed Torremolinos Pride a few weeks back.
I just got two Argus C3's, and my buddy wants to sell them. So I visted this to see how some photos could turn out. Next week I'll be taking both out and putting a roll through both of them. I'm not good with range finders though.
I own the Argus C3 as well and have never shot with this type of camera before. Never shot with film for that matter. What film do you recommend? How do I get my film developed? Do you know of any film cameras that would better suit an amateur?
+Jacob Holden I'm not really experienced enough yet to recommend a film. I would say to just use whatever is cheapest if you're starting out. That way you're not wasting expensive film while you're learning
Hi Jacob This is the first time I've watched one of your videos and it was a very well thought out and informative video. I really liked the topic and have been considering going back and shooting some film. I am curious about you having a light meter on your phone. What is the name of the app? Again great video!! Best of luck in your photography journey!! Duane
3:24 - To save some money, you can Bulk Load your own Film Cartridges and Developing the film yourself is actually not hard and very cost efficient doing it yourself. Plus it adds to the Photography Experience.
I’m so excited to shoot with this camera. My grandma got this camera at a yard sale 30 years ago ! Now she pasted down to me , and I promise her I will perfected it 💫
Love the video! Quick question: what light meter app were you using? I'm gonna start shooting on my brick soon and I'm hoping having a (fake) light meter like that might help a ton!
I don't remember what the app was called (I've since gotten a new phone), but I just searched for "light meter" and downloaded the one with the highest rating. Have fun shooting!
However I did get close to replicating the Argus look in digital. I bought for my Sony A7 an adapter to use the 50mm f/3.5 Coated Cintar lens from the Argus as it is (in theory) an interchangable lens camera. It's kind of a unique lens as it is tack sharp in the center but messy as hell around the edges which can give your photos a look of another time. It was interesting seeing your photos in a modern setting that look like my grandfather's slides between 1951-1972 (in 1973 he replaced his Argus with a Minolta SRT-102).
You are totally right! It is interesting how the "look and feel" of a camera or lens can so quickly take us back in time, even when the pictures are brand new. I love it!
Great vintage feel to those shots! On a side note, did you shoot anymore footage of the skaters at the top of the video? I loved their rhythm! See you in 10 weeks NYC. 😎
+stevefranklin72 I didn't shoot much more footage of the skaters but I did watch them for awhile. There is a section just west of the mall (main walkway) that is basically dedicated to roller skaters. They meet up every weekend. It's very cool
Digital camera is the equivalence of fast food convenient but never the best. Film photography is going to the grocery stores buying all the ingredients to go home and make a fantastic dinner... I rather have a home-cooked meal than fast food...
you say it's nothing automatic but you use an app and then pass the information into the camera settings, for me that's automatic you just have to change the speed or aperture according to the number your phone say
You misunderstand what I mean. The camera does not evaluate the scene at which I am pointing it and make decisions about the settings based on its evaluation. If it did, that would make it and its settings automatic. Instead, I am forced to make the adjustments myself, whether aided by a third party device or not. This means that the camera's settings and adjustments are manual.
Where should I shoot next?
Jacob Carlson Meatpacking district please!
Jacob Carlson Doing great right where you are.
Try to shoot something that takes advantage of that lens' bokeh capabilities. I think the best word that could be used to describe the Argus' bokeh is "trippy". Not only is the background out of focus, but in the right circumstances it can look like it's melting.
A war zone, under fire. This guy already did, more than seven decades ago: tonyvaccaro.studio/story/
San Francisco? Oregon Coast (home state). got a c3 coming in the mail, cant wait! Btw that was a fantastic last shot!
Great pictures! I love the Argus C3. I think it's awesome that you can whip out an old camera from the 30's or 40's and still take great photos with it.
+Sean Doherty I was so surprised and happy with how the photos came out. This little camera is a beast!
Love the classic look of the photos with that camera, what a gem! Dang, we have it so easy nowadays with cameras.... like you said, auto everything
+The NYC Couple Both types of photography require different skills. I'm hoping that each will help me with the other ☺️
The Best argus c3 shooting video! 💪💪 i love shooting with my mid 40s argus
I loved shooting film and developing it myself in the dark room back in high school! It was not cheap then and its not cheap now thats for sure!!! But yah with shooting with film everything is calculated and I love that line you said "is the photo worth it"...nowadays with digital we get instant gratification but there's nothing like setting up those "perfect" shots on film and having to wait to see how it turns out. I think your photos turned out great! 😀
+Vinylzilla I've never developed my own film but I'm sure I'll do it someday. It seems to be easier nowadays with the equipment available.
I developed and printed in high school too, taking snaps for the school yearbook with a TLR, a Speed Graphic, and my Super Ikonta. School had a C3 but it was deemed not suitable, because it was "only" 35mm.
Film is dirt cheap now.
Jacob, just caught up to your film video on the Argus C-3. I have one too. But more importantly, Welcome to film photography. The inspiration and excitement on your face says it all. Film photography is the ultimate pass time. By now (this video is 6 years old) you may have gotten several more cameras in 35mm and medium format. You probably have a small darkroom and are processing your own film as well. And you probably shoot at least one roll a week. May I recommend a Baby Brownie Special? I picked up one for under $20 and it shoots absolutely fabulous pics. Be safe, in NY brother.
Thank you for a trip down memory lane. In 1957 I had saved up enough money to get my first camera. That Argus C3 with Kodachrome 64 took some of my favorite pictures for the next 14 years.
Awww, Kodachrome 😍
I never got a chance to shoot on Kodachrome when I was younger. I love looking at old kodachrome photos.
Great photos, love that you are taking the time to figure out all those settings. I remember being so excited to use my first point and shhot, but it never gave me feeling of accomplishment that using my old cameras did. Have fun with your new hobby. Also, nice to see so many folks out enjoying the park on that sunny day, love your videos.
+Mynetta Janusks The park was VERY busy this last weekend. The weather was very nice. Great for taking photos 😎
I got back into shooting film after digital. I've been hitting up thrift stores, Craigslist, etc to buy old film cameras. It's another freaking addiction!
+paul carlsen Yes! I've already spent way too much money on it
Oh it is. It is!
Just inherited my grandfathers Argus C3. Just did a deep cleaning on it and going to get some film and shoot some pictures. All the family pictures we have today from the 50's to early 80's were taken with the camera. My grandfather use to have slides done and they are in pristine condition and have been scanned and its as if they were taken yesterday. In digital I normally use a GH4. Awesome video.
That's awesome! Do you still have the slides???
Yes. We had them professionally scanned to get digital versions and shared them with all the family. The quality is amazing.
Argus made a 35, 50 & a 100mm lens. Soligar made a 135mm for the c3. Hmm, think someone else may have made one too. Great vid. Takes me back in time to my 1st camera. An Argus A2b circa 1939.
I had a Camera like that a LONG time ago and I loved taking pictures with it, and the pictures turned out as good as your pictures did.
+Asten grenfall What did you do with the camera? Did you get rid of it?
No idea, one day it was there and the next It wasn't and I never saw it again :(
I just purchased this camera and a argus ranger today. Trying to do just as you were on this day....remeber how to use an old fashioned camera. I can not wait to start my journey. Love your pics!
Have fun shooting!
- Interesting. Very true. I can't say I have ever taken the time/effort/energy to snap that 'perfect' foto - using digital.
Definitely a film-thing lol
+Edges Of Earth It's nice ☺️
Ooh I love the style of these photographs! My dad always used to keep taking pics until it stopped him sometimes there are couple more on there! Be interesting to see if this new hobby changes the way you take your digital pictures!
+Miss Adventure In hoping it will. I'm sure I'll learn from shooting on film. I'm definitely planning on doing it more
Whenever you decide to do a movie, there are always SIRENS
I picked one up from good will today for 10 bucks. 👌👌 Can't wait to use it.
Nice find!
Just caught this video -- awesome! I have an Argus C3 also -- have only shot B&W film, feeling that it was appropriate for the age of the camera, but can't wait to shoot some color! One question -- where/how did you scan your photos to get them into your video? The quality of the scans looked great! Thanks!!!
I got the photos scanned at the same place that developed the photos. I recently uploaded a video talking about my favorite places in NYC to develop film, but if you don't live in NYC, a quick Google search can likely turn up some places that develop and scan film 😊
@@JacobCarlson -- thanks! Just watched it -- man, I wish that I had such options where I live (Ellicott City -- a suburb of Baltimore)! I send my film out to The Darkroom in California -- they do great processing, but the scans seem to not be actually as high-res as the megapixel resolution shows, not sure why. And it is tough waiting a week (at least) to see my photos online. Regarding your other film cameras -- *YES* -- please post videos showing you using them -- where and why -- and the results. Also it would be great to hear you compare results between your various film cameras, and specific film, and digital -- show some unique things in the film cameras/film/photos that you really cannot achieve with digital (at least without a lot of work -- like is it worth it to spend an hour on each digital shot in post processing to make it "look" like a film photo?). Thanks!!! Awesome!
I love the vintage look
Showing my age but my first holiday/travel films were shot and edited on 8 mm film. I'm not saying how many years ago that was :-)
Look forward to seeing NYC pride tomorrow, Brighton is coming up soon and I just filmed Torremolinos Pride a few weeks back.
+apntv I still remember the first 35mm camera I bought for myself. It was a small Canon point and shoot but I loved that thing so much!
Keep an eye open for the accessory lenses too, Yep interchangeable lenses!
I just got two Argus C3's, and my buddy wants to sell them. So I visted this to see how some photos could turn out. Next week I'll be taking both out and putting a roll through both of them. I'm not good with range finders though.
Really beautiful photographs.
Thank you very much
Thank you for an excellent review. What light meter app are you using on your phone?
Awesome video Jacob!!!
Central Park is amazing. We were just there a few days ago. Great shots with your manual camera. 👍🏻👍🏻
+Kimberly Cochran Thank you! I hope you had a good time in the park
I have a C3 and an Argus C2 from 1937, in the process of restoring the C2 to working condition
Put some Ektar 100 in that camera. Ektar 100 is for bright blue sunny days.
The shots were amazing! One question tho. How did you transfer the pic to your PC? Did you scan it?
I own the Argus C3 as well and have never shot with this type of camera before. Never shot with film for that matter. What film do you recommend? How do I get my film developed? Do you know of any film cameras that would better suit an amateur?
+Jacob Holden I'm not really experienced enough yet to recommend a film. I would say to just use whatever is cheapest if you're starting out. That way you're not wasting expensive film while you're learning
I got a 1953 one at a garage sale for 5 bucks! Excited to learn how to use it!
Hi Jacob
This is the first time I've watched one of your videos and it was a very well thought out and informative video.
I really liked the topic and have been considering going back and shooting some film.
I am curious about you having a light meter on your phone. What is the name of the app?
Again great video!!
Best of luck in your photography journey!!
Duane
Thanks for watching! I believe the app is just called "Light Meter" 😂
@@JacobCarlson
Thanks for the reply!!
A lot of RUclips channels never reply back so by replying that was a class act on your part.
Thanks again
Duane
3:24 - To save some money, you can Bulk Load your own Film Cartridges and Developing the film yourself is actually not hard and very cost efficient doing it yourself. Plus it adds to the Photography Experience.
I’m so excited to shoot with this camera. My grandma got this camera at a yard sale 30 years ago ! Now she pasted down to me , and I promise her I will perfected it 💫
Very cool! I'm excited for you! :-)
sorry if i missed this in the vid, but what app for light meter do you use?
I don't remember the specific name of the app. If you just search "light meter" and find one with a relatively high rating, it'll work well
GREAT VID. GREAT PHOTOS
+Ramon Otero Thank you Ramon
Take it to those tiny kiosk called "Fotomat" :) It'll only take a few weeks to get it developed.
+Terry W haha! If I can find one
I love my Argus c3 great vid
+Xplorer James me too, thank you!
Love the video! Quick question: what light meter app were you using? I'm gonna start shooting on my brick soon and I'm hoping having a (fake) light meter like that might help a ton!
I don't remember what the app was called (I've since gotten a new phone), but I just searched for "light meter" and downloaded the one with the highest rating.
Have fun shooting!
Just wondering what the two holes in the left side are used for. I just bought one. And the case has a hole in it for the two holes
It's a spot to mount a flash to the side.
wow! amazing camera style. too old but still can capture nice image👍👍👍
+fuchsia pink* beauty! I was very surprised at how well the camera still performs
However I did get close to replicating the Argus look in digital. I bought for my Sony A7 an adapter to use the 50mm f/3.5 Coated Cintar lens from the Argus as it is (in theory) an interchangable lens camera. It's kind of a unique lens as it is tack sharp in the center but messy as hell around the edges which can give your photos a look of another time. It was interesting seeing your photos in a modern setting that look like my grandfather's slides between 1951-1972 (in 1973 he replaced his Argus with a Minolta SRT-102).
You are totally right! It is interesting how the "look and feel" of a camera or lens can so quickly take us back in time, even when the pictures are brand new. I love it!
Great shots!!!
+Romana Hamilton Thank you Romana!
Gosh.......I love the vintage look
such a good video. thanks! also i have the argus c3 too, great camera
What app did you use for exposure?
That is a 1955-1958 era C3 since it has the hot shoe.
Hard to think of another camera design that remained in production virtually unchanged for more than a quarter of a century.
*cold shoe
What film do you recommend for c3?
Definitely get some 35mm film. It's the only film that will work in the camera
Great Video!
Nice 👍 makes me want to do a cla on my old c3 and shoot. Your rangefinder is still calibrated good
Yea, I was surprised at how well it has held up. I can tell you that it definitely has not had a cla maybe since it was manufactured lol
Great vintage feel to those shots! On a side note, did you shoot anymore footage of the skaters at the top of the video? I loved their rhythm! See you in 10 weeks NYC. 😎
+stevefranklin72 I didn't shoot much more footage of the skaters but I did watch them for awhile. There is a section just west of the mall (main walkway) that is basically dedicated to roller skaters. They meet up every weekend. It's very cool
Jacob Carlson so I will find the mall in Central Park easily? I am not too sure of the area not being a local.
stevefranklin72 yep, it's the most famous part of the park. A quick search on the map app of your choice should lead you there as well.
Jacob Carlson thanks for the brilliant info, 9 weeks and counting!
Jacob Carlson it looks like they are dancing to your intro theme music!
how do you change that camera photo to black and white to color how do you do that
Central Park, where the water is brown and the sirens are loud..
That's NOT a 1939 model ! C3's didn't have the accessory shoe until some time in the mid 1950's
+Dark35966 Thanks for the info! I appreciate it
I just picked up a Pentax K1000 and a Minolta SRT101
it's about to get real The Pentax K1000 is a fantastic camera. I love mine.
I have that same Pentax and it's an awesome camera. It's simple and very well built. The Minolta is also an excellent camera and super sturdy
bro. Tell me that's not the guys from infinity song singing. Am i crazy or what?
What was the song the man was singing? It was so good!
dude! that's antique you have a dark room and all them developing chemicals too?
+GlassLegend# No, not that advanced yet 😊
Music is weird and annoying too ! But good pictures 👍
For anyone thats thinking about owning this camera. It's absolutely uncomfortable to use. Also the lens is interchangeable.
You should develop your own film. It's easier than it looks.
zk won I eventually plan on trying it out!
DjThat how old my fgranfather is 78 and my grandmother 77 and ten
Digital camera is the equivalence of fast food convenient but never the best. Film photography is going to the grocery stores buying all the ingredients to go home and make a fantastic dinner... I rather have a home-cooked meal than fast food...
you say it's nothing automatic but you use an app and then pass the information into the camera settings, for me that's automatic you just have to change the speed or aperture according to the number your phone say
You misunderstand what I mean. The camera does not evaluate the scene at which I am pointing it and make decisions about the settings based on its evaluation. If it did, that would make it and its settings automatic. Instead, I am forced to make the adjustments myself, whether aided by a third party device or not. This means that the camera's settings and adjustments are manual.
Yes you have to use your hands but the work it's being made by the app that tells you the light you just have to make a little force
Yo voy a probar mañana mi nueva cámara argus c3 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
I bought the d3 I wouldn't even want a old camera
Pay to Develop Film !!?? Never !! Do it Yourself !!!! its so easy !!!
You look weird because you put you cap on backwards 🙈
Noise pollution
It looks like you can enter Central Park today without fear