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Chinon CG-5 35mm film SLR camera w/ 28-85mm zoom (uses K-mount lenses)

Chinon CG-5 35mm film SLR camera w/ 28-85mm zoom (uses K-mount lenses)

Regular price $56.00 USD
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Note: This camera has a small black mark on its pentaprism visible in the viewfinder as a dark smudge (see last two photos). This does not affect photos or focusing but we've discounted the camera as it might be distracting for some people. 

The Chinon CG-5 is a quality 35mm SLR from the early 1980s which is compatible with popular K-mount lenses (most commonly used on Pentax cameras such as the K-1000). The CG-5 was Chinon's mid-range model in 1982, competing in the market with the similarly configured Pentax ME Super. 

The included lens is a versatile Vivitar 38-85mm 1:3.5-4.6 MC zoom. 

The camera requires two LR44 or SR44/357 batteries (available as an option). 

Condition notes
The camera was tested with a battery and film installed (the film was not developed however) and all functions are working correctly. We verified the camera's shutter speeds and auto-exposure are working with very good accuracy. The camera is good cosmetic condition apart from the dark smudge in the viewfinder mentioned earlier. The included lens is in good condition.

Manual
https://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/cg-5/cg-5.htm

Specifications

  • Type: 35 mm automatic SLR (Single Lens Reflex) compact camera with aperture priority exposure system (AE).
  • Picture Format: 24 x 36 mm
  • Film Loading: Easy film loading by multi -slot take up spool.
  • Lens Mount: CHINON Bayonet Mount
  • Standard Lenses: CHINON 50 mm F/1.4,50 mm F/1.7',45 mm F/2.8,50 mm F/1.7 AF (All stop down to F/22),50 mm F/1.9
  • Mirror: Large quick return, shockless system
  • Shutter: Seiko MFC electromagnetic metal focal plane shutter with downward vertical path; stepless speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec. on automatic; 13 speeds from 4 to 1/1000 sec. on manual, "B". Both automatic and manual speeds electronically controlled.
  • Shutter Release: Two stage electromagnetic type with safety lock and provision for cable release.
  • Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism, central split image with microprism collar and ground glass, 15 LED's indicate shutter speed, AF operation Flash sync, over/under exposure and low light condition in 2 different colors. Over/under exposure red LED will glow when exposure is 1 EV higher or lower.
  • Viewfinder Magnification: 0.87 x with 50 mm lens set at infinity.
  • Viewfinder Visibility: 92%.
  • Depth of Field Preview: By depressing depth of field lever.
  • Exposure Meter: TTL, Center weighted full aperture system employing two silicon blue photo cells located on each side of viewfinder.
  • Exposure Preview: By depressing shutter release half way metering system is activated.
  • Manual Exposure System: Complete manual override capability, match LED system.
  • Memory Lock: Built-in exposure memory lock system.
  • Exposure Compensation: Built-in + 1 EV in one third stop increments.
  • Exposure Range: EV-1 (F/1.4@ 4 sec.) to EV +19 (F/22@ 1/1000) ASA 100 50 mm F/1.4 lens.
  • ASA/ISO Range: 25-3200 (DIN 15-36) with safety lock.
  • Film Advance: Single stroke in an arc of 130° with 25° stand off, motorized film advance with CHINON POWER WINDER (PW-535).
  • Multiple Exposure: Built-in switch which disengages film advance and frame counter. Automatically resets to normal position after each film advancement.
  • Film Counter: Automatically indicates number of exposures and resets to "S" when camera back is opened. Does not advance during multiple exposure.
  • Self-Timer: Electronically controlled at 10 seconds with flashing red LED indicator together with a piezo ceramic buzzer (audible signal). Two seconds before exposure flashing frequency of red LED increases. Self-timer can be canceled even after system has been activated.
  • Film Rewind: By depressing the rewind button and cranking the rewind lever. Rewind button automatically resets when the film advance lever is turned.
  • Accessory Shoe: Hot shoe type with X sync. and contact for CHINON dedicated flash.
  • Synchronization: "X" strobe sync. at 1/90 sec.
  • Flash System: CHINON dedicated flash or most convention flashes.
  • Special Contacts for CHINON AF lens: Built-in with AF indicator in viewfinder (green LED). The shutter is not activated unless the lens is set to the correct focusing distance. (Mike: these lenses are almost impossible to find but will work correctly with this model)
  • Special Contacts for CHINON Auto Date: Built-in
  • Power Source: Two 1.5V Alkaline batteries (SL44, A76) or silver oxide batteries (G-13, LR44, MS76).
  • Battery Test: Built-in with LED indicator.
  • Body Finish: Black.
  • Accessories: CHINON Power Winders (PW-535 & PW-545), dedicated flashes, Info Back-2 data imprinting unit, Auto Date Quartz digital data imprinting unit, Super multi-coated lenses, Autofocus lenses, Deluxe carrying cases and many more.
  • Body Dimensions: 135.5 x 88 x 50.5 mm 5.33(W) x 3.46(H) x 1.99(D)".
  • Body Weight: 455 grams
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