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The Chinon CX II

2025-03-18

The Chinon CX II

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This camera is built like a tank, and with a built-in light meter, what else would you need from a film camera?

Well, for starters, being built like a tank also means it’s just as heavy as one. Without a good strap, my neck takes a beating.

This happens to be the oldest camera in my arsenal, and with that being said, the light meter worked great—at least until it just stopped.

It has a 42mm screw-on lens mount, which is awesome since you can find cheap 42mm lenses at almost any flea market. I've been rocking a prime 55mm f/1.7 and loving it.

The camera also came with a screw-on fisheye extension, and I've been using that exclusively with B&W film to complete the combo.

PS; This is the only camera I own with an actual multiple-exposure mode. I've used it probably twice so far, but it's a pretty cool feature.

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