Chinon CM-5 with MC Hanimex Automatic 28mm f/2.8 lens. The camera also comes with camera manual and strap!
The CM-5 is a 35mm film SLR camera from Chinon. It is a fairly conventional manual-exposure model accepting K mount lenses, and for a new film shooter might be an appealing alternative to other common "student" cameras like the Pentax K1000 (for example, it offers a self-timer). Its light metering uses a familiar 3-LED display (under/correct/over) after a light tap of the shutter release; but unusually, the LEDs light up outside the camera eyepiece in the user's peripheral vision. To conserve batteries the LED indicators shut off roughly 20 seconds after removing pressure from the shutter release. There is no lock to positively disable the shutter or meter.
The camera was offered in both black and gunmetal colours and is notable for a detachable handgrip which includes recesses for two batteries. The manual notes power from two SR44 or LR44 1.5v button cells is needed to operate the camera, but this only refers to the metering while the mechanical shutter continues to operate without power. The body can accept several Chinon data-imprinting backs, and (with limitations) certain Chinon power winders.
~Perfect for a beginner through to professionals!
Overall condition - Excellent condition 9/10
~Example photos can be found here
~Camera manual can be found here
~Film for this camera can be found here
This camera has been cleaned, mechanically tested and is in full working condition. Light seals are replaced when necessary.
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