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The '''Chinon M-1''' is a 35mm SLR camera released in 1972. It is also distributed in the UK at [[Dixons]] as the '''Prinzflex M-1''', as well as the '''[[GAF]] L17''' in USA. | The '''Chinon M-1''' is a 35mm SLR camera released in 1972. It is also distributed in the UK at [[Dixons]] as the '''Prinzflex M-1''', as well as the '''[[GAF]] L17''' in USA. | ||
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+ | ==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. | ||
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==Links== | ==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] |
Revision as of 04:14, 21 September 2015
Chinon M-1 image by Aurelio'97 (Image rights) |
The Chinon M-1 is a 35mm SLR camera released in 1972. It is also distributed in the UK at Dixons as the Prinzflex M-1, 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.
GAF L17 image by Justin Jakobson (Image rights) |
Prinzflex M-1 image by Peters Cameras (Image rights) |
Links
- Chinon M-1 manual on Mike Butkus Orphan Cameras