{"product_id":"chinon-auto-glx-autofocus-35mm-film-camera-serial-077ss","title":"Chinon Auto GLX autofocus 35mm film camera (serial 077SS)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Chinon Auto GLX is a simple but good quality Japanese-made autofocus point-and-shoot 35mm from circa 1986. It features a sharp fixed 35mm f3.9 lens; auto focus with focus lock (handy for off-center compositions); and a flash that will only fire when you switch it on (a feature we always like). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe camera requires two AA batteries (not included).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/butkus.org\/chinon\/chinon\/auto_glx\/chinon_auto_glx.pdf\"\u003ehttps:\/\/butkus.org\/chinon\/chinon\/auto_glx\/chinon_auto_glx.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample photos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a somewhat rare camera so we couldn't find example photos but here are some photos taken with the closely related Chinon Auto GL AF (which shares the same lens design): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3348710-chinon-auto-gl-af\/photos\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3348710-chinon-auto-gl-af\/photos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe camera was tested with batteries installed and a film roll running through the camera (the film was not developed). All functions are working correctly. In addition, we confirmed the film plane focus accuracy with an autocollimator. The camera is in good cosmetic condition (see photos) except you can see where we repaired the battery compartment (see detail photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTYPE: Lens shutter type fully automatic 35 mm compact camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePICTURE FORMAT: 24x36 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLENS: 35 mm F3.9, 3 elements in 3 groups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIEWFINDER: Albada type bright frame with AF frame, parallax marks, AF lock indication LED (green) and under exposure warning\/battery check LED (red)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHUTTER: Programmed electronic shutter; 1\/90 sec. (F3.9)-l\/410 sec. (F8), mechanical release, shutter locks when the lens cover is closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXPOSURE METER: Programmed EE, CdS EV RANGE: EV10.5 - EV14.5 (ISO 100)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUTOMATIC FILM SPEED SETTING: The film speed is automatically set when using a DX-coded film of ISO 100\/21 -1000\/31°.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-DX film will be set to ISO 100\/21° .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOCUSING: Infrared automatic focusing system with possible prefocus; cancelable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOCUSING RANGE: 1.3 meters (4.26 ft) to infinity FILM LOADING: Auto loading system with built-in motor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFILM WIND: Automatic power winder for single frame advance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFILM REWIND: Automatic power rewinding; rewind actuated with rewind switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUTO REWIND STOP: Film rewinding automatically stops upon completion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXPOSURE COUNTER: Indicates number of exposed frames and returns frame by frame while rewinding, and resets to ”S” when camera back is opened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLASH: Built-in flash, pop-up type flashmatic. Guide number 10 (ISO 100: meters). Effective range of 1.3-3.5 meters (4.26-11.48 feet) at ISO 100, Recycling time of approximately 5 seconds. Flash ready indicator built-in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLENS COVER: Built-in, shutter locks with lens closed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOTHER FEATURES: Film type window and hand strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOWER SOURCE: Two 1.5 V ”M” size alkaline batteries (LR6)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS: 129 (W) x 70 (II) x 45 (D) mm (5.08” x 2.76 x 1.77 )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEIGHT: 260 grams (9.17 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chinon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39816705540182,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/products\/chinon_Auto_GLX_35mm_camera_serial_077SS_20220501861.jpg?v=1651433548","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/chinon-auto-glx-autofocus-35mm-film-camera-serial-077ss","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}