My first SLR - The Chinon CE-4 - NOSTALGY

[DannyD]

here it is :



Back in the nineties, film cameras were not so easy to find. No ebay, no internet. In europe, cheapy cameras were Zenit SLR (russian cameras). I found it in a Cash Converters shop.

The camera uses a Pentax K lens mount. It's a real performer with automatic exposure, electronic shutter, DOF preview, PC Sync terminal, exposure memory button, multiple exposure, 2 position Self timer.

I used this camera for my first rolls. Using the 50mm 1.7 Chinon lens, it was a really good camera. My first Chinon was broken a few years ago, I found another one on Ebay for $29. Maybe this is not the best camera in the world, but it's amazing to see how good and convenient it is. I love it.

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[PhotoTish]

The camera is in very good condition. Before I got a digital camera I did have a film camera but now it seems a strange concept to take a photograph and not see it until you get the film processed! I still have the Canon A-1 I inherited with a bagful of lenses and a flash - must get that out and at least try it - I even downloaded the manual. One of my New Year resolutions is to try that camera out!

I like your avatar by the way

[DannyD]

Thanks ! My avatar is a color retouching process.

I'm already in love with my Chinon. By the way, how do you say "chinon" ? Will it sound like "Shine on" or "Chee-non" ?

[PhotoTish]

Hi Danny. Not sure how you would pronounce that, I tend to think "Chee-non" but just a guess! I had a look at your website - great photography.