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| − | The '''CM-5''' is a [[35mm film]] [[SLR]] camera from [[Chinon]]. It | + | 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. |
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| + | The camera was offered in both black and gunmetal colors, 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 is able to accept several Chinon data-imprinting backs, and (with limitations) certain Chinon power winders. | ||
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| + | This appears to be the Chinon model rebadged by [[Best Products]] as their [[Albinar MS-2]]. | ||
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| + | A few references include this among the countless entry-level SLRs derived from [[Cosina CT1 Super | Cosina's CT1 Super]]; but they likely are confusing it with the (Cosina-built) [[Chinon CM-7]]. The model CM-5 has numerous styling differences and its Seiko shutter only offers a 1/60 second [[Flash sync | sync speed]]. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/cm-5/cm-5-splash.htm Chinon CM-5 manual] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus Orphan Cameras] | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/cm-5/cm-5-splash.htm Chinon CM-5 manual] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus Orphan Cameras] | ||
| − | * | + | * CM-5 [http://bkspicture.com/blog/review_Chinon_CM-5.html briefly profiled] at [http://bkspicture.com/blog/index.htm Bengt Köhler Sandberg blog] with [https://www.flickr.com/photos/sample-image/with/17303321842/ more images on Flickr] |
| − | [[Category:Chinon]] | + | [[Category:Chinon|CM-5]] |
| + | [[Category:C|CM-5 Chinon]] | ||
[[Category:K mount]] | [[Category:K mount]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] | [[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] | ||
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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 colors, 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 is able to accept several Chinon data-imprinting backs, and (with limitations) certain Chinon power winders.
This appears to be the Chinon model rebadged by Best Products as their Albinar MS-2.
A few references include this among the countless entry-level SLRs derived from Cosina's CT1 Super; but they likely are confusing it with the (Cosina-built) Chinon CM-7. The model CM-5 has numerous styling differences and its Seiko shutter only offers a 1/60 second sync speed.
