{"product_id":"chinon-genesis-ii-bridge-35mm-film-slr-w-35-80mm-lens-serial-315439","title":"Chinon Genesis II 'bridge' 35mm film SLR w\/ 35-80mm lens (serial 315439)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Chinon Genesis II (AKA GS-8) is a well designed and high-quality 35mm SLR with a built-in 38-80mm zoom lens. It's a very comfortable and easy camera to use in its basic mode but offer a good number of features if you choose to go deep. We love its dedicated multiple exposure button, making it one of the easiest cameras for multi-exposure photography we've ever tried. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ideal camera for someone looking for SLR quality with point-and-shoot ease of use.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe camera requires a 2CR5 6 volt lithium battery (optional). The original case and user manual are included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo teardown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this video and Australian electrical engineer disassembles the Chinon Genesis II and raves about the superb design:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cGxUXg1fQCs%20\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cGxUXg1fQCs \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe camera is fully working but has some cosmetic wear on its body (see photos). The most noteworthy cosmetic flaw is that the plastic 'window' to protect the LCD counter\/mode screen was replaced. The camera was tested with a battery and film installed (the film was not developed however) and all functions are working correctly. We also verified the camera's film plane focus and autoexposure accuracy.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample photos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere are some pictures taken by other people with the Genesis II:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3347170-chinon-genesis-ii\/photos\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3347170-chinon-genesis-ii\/photos\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3347170-chinon-genesis-ii\/photos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameramanuals.org\/chinon_specs\/chinon_genesis_ii-gs-8_pt1.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cameramanuals.org\/chinon_specs\/chinon_genesis_ii-gs-8_pt1.pdf\"\u003ehttps:\/\/cameramanuals.org\/chinon_specs\/chinon_genesis_ii-gs-8_pt1.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Motorized fully automatic 35 mm AF lens shutter compact camera with Single Lens Reflex viewing system with built-in sensor flash and LCD indications.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType of film: 35 mm film cartridge.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm format: 24×36 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens system: CHINON all glass 35-80 mm F\/4.1-6.4 lens with Macro: 8 elements in 7 groups.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacro: Built-in. (Tele macro type)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder: Fixed pentaprism type.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing screen: Matte screen with micro prism.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVF Magnification: 0.8 (50 mm at infinity).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVF coverage: 85% in horizontal and vertical.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDioptric factor: - 1.0 dioptor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVF indications: Flash symbol LED for flash charging and flash firing, AF LED for AF OK and near distance warning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinder mirror: Motorized quick return mirror.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto focusing: Motorized infrared active servo AF system. Stepless.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus lock: Possible with shutter release button. Cancellable.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAF range: 0.85 m (33.5\"). -Infinity (stepless).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacro range: 0.5 m (19.7\")-0.85 m (33.5\") in manual focusing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAF mode: Continuous AF for continuous shooting and Single\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAF for single shooting mode.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter: Motorized electromagnetic program shutter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter speed: 1\/4 sec. - 1\/300 sec.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter release: Focus priority shutter release. Shutter cannot be tripped until focus is completed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure: Normal program A and Slow shutter progam AE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(for Flash kill or Daylight sync mode).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetering: TTL average metering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotocell: S.P.D.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEV range: (Normal program) Wide: EV9.5-EV17 (ISO 100)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTele: EV10.8-EV18.3 (ISO 100). (Slow shutter program) Wide:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEV6-EV17 (ISO 100) Tele: EV7.3-EV18.3 (ISO 100).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO speed: DX automatic setting for ISO 25, 50, 100, 200, 400,\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000 and 1600. Automatic ISO 25 setting for non-DX films.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBLC: Built-in for +1.5 EV.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm loading: Automatically loads film and advances.to start position when the camera back is closed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm advance: Automatic power winder for single and 3 frame sequences at approx. 1 fps.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm rewinding: Motorized fully automatic film rewinding system with auto rewind start at the end of the film and auto rewind stop upon rewind completion. Midroll rewinding of film is possible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm counter: Built-in with LCD panel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple exposure: Up to three exposure, on 1 frame is possible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShooting mode: Single frame shooting mode and continuous shooting frame sequences at approx. of 1 fps.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash system: Flashmatic sensor flash system.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto recharging: Commences immediately after the flash has\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeen fired. 3 second recycle time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide Number: 12 (ISO 100)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash range (ISO 100): Wide: 0.85-4.0 m (2.8'-13.1\") Tele\/ Macro: 0.85-2.7 m (1.6' - 8.9’)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaylight sync.: Possible with built-in switch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash override: Possible with built-in switch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower source: 6 V lithium battery 2CR5.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery check: Built-in with LCD indication. The shutter locks at low battery voltage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm type window: Built-in.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripod screw: Built-in.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-timer: Electronically controlled Self-timer with 10 seconds delay. Cancellable.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD indications: Frame counter\/Film transport signal indicator, Picture taking mode indicator, Self-timer indicator, BLC indicator, Multiple Exposure indicator and Battery check.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal strobe: Attachable with optional slave unit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: Hand or neck strap attachable.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter: Attachable with filter attachment ring.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto shut off: 30 seconds.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: 105 mm teleconverter for extreme telephoto use, Slave unit, Dedicated flashes with built-in slave unit, Neck strap, lens hood.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension: 126(L)×84(H)× 119(W) mm (4.9X3.2x4.6)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 730 g (25 ounces).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chinon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967398768928,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/files\/chinon_genesis_II_35mm_film_bridge_SLR_serial_315439_202304253883.jpg?v=1682478264","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/chinon-genesis-ii-bridge-35mm-film-slr-w-35-80mm-lens-serial-315439","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}