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| − | The CM-7 is a manual-focus, manual-exposure [[SLR]] sold under the [[Chinon]] brand, but presumed to be manufactured by [[Cosina]]. Its | + | The '''CM-7''' is a manual-focus, manual-exposure [[SLR]] sold under the [[Chinon]] brand, but presumed to be manufactured by [[Cosina]]. Its resemblance to its Cosina-built cousins, such as the [[Nikon FM10]] and the [[Olympus OM2000]], includes having a vertically-traveling metal shutter with speeds from 1/2000–1 second, 1/125 sec flash-sync speed, and a match-LED metering readout ( + o – ) at the side of the viewfinder.<ref> The camerawiki Flickr account hosts [https://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/with/19692036812/ a series of photos] showing design details shared across numerous Cosina-built cameras.</ref> The camera accepts [[K mount lenses]]. |
| − | Two type LR44/SR44 batteries are needed only to power the light metering circuit, as the shutter mechanism is entirely mechanical. In common with several other Cosina-built SLR bodies, the shutter-release button is locked until the film wind lever is pulled outwards slightly to its standoff position. | + | Two type LR44/SR44 batteries are needed only to power the light metering circuit, as the shutter mechanism is entirely mechanical. In common with several other Cosina-built SLR bodies, the shutter-release button is locked until the film wind lever is pulled outwards slightly to its standoff position. There is a non-cancelable, mechanical, 3–10 second self timer (the film wind must be advanced before this can be engaged). The self-timer setting lifts the mirror and stops down the aperture at the start of its cycle, and so it has a secondary function in reducing camera vibration during exposure. |
The camera appears to only have been offered in a gun-metal gray finish over black plastic. | The camera appears to only have been offered in a gun-metal gray finish over black plastic. | ||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/cm-7/chinon_cm-7.pdf Chinon CM-7 manual] (PDF) from Mike Butkus's [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com] | *[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/cm-7/chinon_cm-7.pdf Chinon CM-7 manual] (PDF) from Mike Butkus's [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com] | ||
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| + | |image= http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3423/3225132432_1f79203ba6_z.jpg | ||
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| + | |image_text= With [[K mount lenses |K-mount]] zoom by [[Vivitar]] attached | ||
| + | |image_by= rockershot | ||
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| + | [[Category: K mount]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese SLR]] | [[Category:Japanese SLR]] | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 27 May 2021
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| Chinon CM-7 with Chinon f/1.9 standard lens image by Mark Dalzell (Image rights) |
The CM-7 is a manual-focus, manual-exposure SLR sold under the Chinon brand, but presumed to be manufactured by Cosina. Its resemblance to its Cosina-built cousins, such as the Nikon FM10 and the Olympus OM2000, includes having a vertically-traveling metal shutter with speeds from 1/2000–1 second, 1/125 sec flash-sync speed, and a match-LED metering readout ( + o – ) at the side of the viewfinder.[1] The camera accepts K mount lenses.
Two type LR44/SR44 batteries are needed only to power the light metering circuit, as the shutter mechanism is entirely mechanical. In common with several other Cosina-built SLR bodies, the shutter-release button is locked until the film wind lever is pulled outwards slightly to its standoff position. There is a non-cancelable, mechanical, 3–10 second self timer (the film wind must be advanced before this can be engaged). The self-timer setting lifts the mirror and stops down the aperture at the start of its cycle, and so it has a secondary function in reducing camera vibration during exposure.
The camera appears to only have been offered in a gun-metal gray finish over black plastic.
Notes
- ↑ The camerawiki Flickr account hosts a series of photos showing design details shared across numerous Cosina-built cameras.
Links
- Chinon CM-7 manual (PDF) from Mike Butkus's OrphanCameras.com
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| With K-mount zoom by Vivitar attached image by rockershot (Image rights) |
