Welcome to the Argus A/A2 Camera Page. This purpose of this site is to promote the use of the Argus A family of cameras. The "family" includes the Argus A, Argus AF, Argus AA, Argus A2B, Argus A2F, and Argus FA.
          Stylish, affordable, and economical, this camera's effect on 35mm camera design cannot be underestimated.  Made in Ann Arbor, Michigan, it was the first 35mm camera built in America and more than half a million were manufactured over the course of fifteen years.  The popularity of the Argus A ensured that the 35mm format would last to become the dominant format in photography for over 50 years.
          Why use an Argus A? Simple. They're plentiful and cheap. They're vintage(1936-1951). They're easy to fix. They're stylish and eye-catching. They use off-the-shelf 35mm film. Why not?
          This site also contains a 75 page book called 35mm For The Proletariat: A Modern User's Guide To The Argus A/A2 Camera.  It is free to download and print for personal use.