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The '''Chinon M-1''' is a 35mm SLR camera released in 1972. It is also know as the '''Prinzflex M-1''' in the UK, as well as the '''[[GAF]] L17''' in USA.
 
The '''Chinon M-1''' is a 35mm SLR camera released in 1972. It is also know as the '''Prinzflex M-1''' in the UK, as well as the '''[[GAF]] L17''' in USA.
  
==specifications==
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==Specifications==
 
* Fixed pentaprism  
 
* Fixed pentaprism  
 
* Mount: M42 thread mount
 
* Mount: M42 thread mount
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* Self-timer  
 
* Self-timer  
 
* Special provision for double exposure.
 
* Special provision for double exposure.
==links==
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==Links==
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/chinon_m-1/chinon_m-1.htm Chinon M-1 manual] on Mike Butkus [http://www.orphancameras.com/ Orphan Cameras]
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/chinon_m-1/chinon_m-1.htm Chinon M-1 manual] on Mike Butkus [http://www.orphancameras.com/ Orphan Cameras]
  

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The Chinon M-1 is a 35mm SLR camera released in 1972. It is also know as the Prinzflex M-1 in the UK, as well as the GAF L17 in USA.

Specifications

  • Fixed pentaprism
  • Mount: M42 thread mount
  • Shutter: vertical metal mechanical 1-1/1000, B
  • Flash: standard X and F synch at 1/125, hot shoe(?)
  • Metering: stopped-down TTL metering
  • Viewfinder: Shutter speeds and battery check visible in viewfinder
  • Finder: microprism spot and ground glass collar in Fresnel screen
  • Battery: PX62
  • Auto diaphragm
  • Instant return mirror
  • Self-timer
  • Special provision for double exposure.

Links