Chinon Bellami

Chinon Bellami

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: Chinonex Color 35mm, f/2.8 (4 elements in 3 groups)

Film speed settings: 25-400 ISO, Set manually

Film Format: 35mm

Shutter: 1/8 to 1/1000 sec

Focus: Manual

Battery: LR44/SR44 X 2

Year: 1980 - Onwards

Country: Japan

The good:

·         For a 45-year-old camera, it is in fairly good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus is accurate.

·         Film transport is smooth.

·         Comes with a case.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some minor dust, and one dot. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Chinon Bellami Manual