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Posted by Mr. Screwymount on September 19, 2002 at 03:09:00:
In Reply to: M42 mount cameras--Chinon posted by Forgotten Camera man on September 19, 2002 at 02:52:52:
Though this is not the exact camera you have, this manual should cover 95% of your camera's functions. The Chinon CS shows up under several brand names, including the Hanimex 35SL, which I have.
Chinon, pre-SX Mamiya and Ricoh cameras from the late 60s and earlier 70's are much the same in operation and appearance. You can buy many of these cameras for $20-$40 (US) today. They are built to last cameras, with the only drawback being stop down metering. Unless you are doing macro work, hyperfocal conditions on bright days usually means that precise focusing is not that critical When using these cameras, viewfinders become increasingly dark as you stop the lens down while metering.
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