Does anyone know if this camera is any good?

[MrsMoo]

Chinon Auto 5501 35mm camera

I am getting it for free, and have a film in my house, I cant wait to load it up and shoot!
Is it an ok camera? has anyone heardof it before at all?
haha

Thanks
Jenna

 

[Samanax]

Chinon

 

[SonnarSphere]

i haven't heard of it. but if you need a user-manual, here it is
Chinon Auto 6001 / 5501 camera manual, instruction

 

[Torus34]

The camera is highly automated and will take care of most of the 'work' of exposure, etc. Basically, all you need to do is point and shoot.

It is my guess that the lens will provide sufficient sharpness to permit good 8" x 10" prints.