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| − | The '''CM-4''' is a quite simple fully manual SLR from [[Chinon]]. | + | The '''CM-4''' is a quite simple fully manual SLR from [[Chinon]]. Its shutter speeds go up to 1/1000. |
| − | + | The light metering display is just 3 LED's. A green one for correct exposure, and two red ones which indicate over or under exposure. These LED's are placed outside the viewfinder, but it is possible to see them while focusing. Choosing either a different aperture or shutter speed will have an instant effect on the LED's. | |
| − | It takes 2 LR44 batteries and will function with all [[Pentax]] [[K-mount]] lenses. | + | It takes 2 LR44 batteries and will function with all [[Pentax]] [[K-mount]] lenses. It's commonly seen with a [[Chinon]] 50mm f/1.9 standard lens which gets quite good reviews. |
| − | The '''Chinon CM-4s''' | + | A curious feature is a front-facing red LED which blinks while the shutter is open. The '''Chinon CM-4s''' adds a self-timer, which replaces the LED. |
| − | The '''Chinon CS-4''' is identical to the CM-4 but with [[42mm screw lenses | M42 screw mount]] instead of Pentax K-mount. | + | |
| − | [[Foto-Quelle]] sold the CM-4 as '''Revueflex SC 2''', the CM-4s as '''Revue SC 3'''. | + | The '''Chinon CS-4''' is identical to the CM-4 but with [[42mm screw lenses | M42 screw mount]] instead of Pentax K-mount. [[Foto-Quelle]] sold the CM-4 as '''Revueflex SC 2''', the CM-4s as '''Revue SC 3'''. |
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/cm-4s/chinon_cm-4s.pdf The Chinon CM-4s manual] at Mike Butkus' [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
| + | * A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=690PAdsKg0w YouTube video] showing the operation of the controls on a CM-4, from [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-0fT1gn_rpFH0db_hfAZnA BlogBKSpicture] | ||
Revision as of 13:19, 20 May 2021
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| Chinon CM-4 image by René Maly (Image rights) |
The CM-4 is a quite simple fully manual SLR from Chinon. Its shutter speeds go up to 1/1000.
The light metering display is just 3 LED's. A green one for correct exposure, and two red ones which indicate over or under exposure. These LED's are placed outside the viewfinder, but it is possible to see them while focusing. Choosing either a different aperture or shutter speed will have an instant effect on the LED's.
It takes 2 LR44 batteries and will function with all Pentax K-mount lenses. It's commonly seen with a Chinon 50mm f/1.9 standard lens which gets quite good reviews.
A curious feature is a front-facing red LED which blinks while the shutter is open. The Chinon CM-4s adds a self-timer, which replaces the LED.
The Chinon CS-4 is identical to the CM-4 but with M42 screw mount instead of Pentax K-mount. Foto-Quelle sold the CM-4 as Revueflex SC 2, the CM-4s as Revue SC 3.
Links
- The Chinon CM-4s manual at Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- A YouTube video showing the operation of the controls on a CM-4, from BlogBKSpicture
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| Revueflex SC 2 image by Jörg Krüger (Image rights) |
