Chinon Handyzoom 5001

Chinon Handyzoom 5001

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: 35-70mm f/3.7-6.8 8 elements in 6 groups

Film speed settings: 25-1600 ISO, DX encoding

Film Format: 35mm

Shutter: ¼ to 1/300 sec

Focus: Autofocus

Battery: 2CR5

Flash: Built-in

Year: 1989 - Onwards

Country: Japan

The good:

·         For a 30-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

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

·         Focus is accurate.

·         Film transport is smooth.

·         Flash works as expected.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some debris at the edges of the frame. 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 Handyzoom 5001 Manual