Chinon M-1

akaGAF L-14

akaGAF L-17

35mm MF film SLR camera • Discontinued

Announced:
· 1973
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
System:
· Chinon M42 (1973)

Specification

Format:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Film type:	135 cartridge-loaded film
Mount and Flange focal distance:	M42 [45.5mm]
Shutter:
Type:	Focal-plane
Model:	Mechanical Copal Square
Speeds:	1 - 1/1000 + B
Exposure:
Exposure metering:	Through-the-lens (TTL), stop-down
Exposure modes:	Manual
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	<No data>
Dimensions:	<No data>

Manufacturer description

From the Prinzflex M-1-TTL (a Chinon M-1 clone) ad:

The new Prinzflex M1 is a superb example of SLR versatility and top value. The through-the-lens pentaprism viewing means that you see exactly what the lens sees. The through-the-lens twin cell CdS meter reads only the light falling on the screen, compensating or adjusting for lens or filter being used. Automatic diaphragm for full aperture viewing and focusing prior to automatic close down. Superfast 55mm f1.7 lens focuses down to 18 inches. Special control for deliberate double exposures. Fully synchronized Copal Square shutter speeded to 1/1000th of a second. Superb satin chrome finish.

From the Modern Photography magazine (1973)

Enter the Japanese Chinon, yet another Pentax screw mount, full area averaging, match-needle, stop-down metering 35mm SLR. What differentiates the M-1 from the rest? For one thing, it sports a sliding multiple-exposure switch just in front of the rapid-wind lever pivot, which disengages film wind and shutter cocking, permitting as many exposures as you like on the same frame. The hefty, average-sized Chinon has 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.7 lenses, a relatively low price, and stop-down meter switch to the right of the pentaprism.

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