I have not shot with that camera yet, but I can imagine how good it is. Olympus brand lenses are great in general, and I tend to gravitate towards all their film cameras.
FILM LIFE VLOG The CM-3 came out along with its automatic version, CE-3 Memotron; at the time I really wanted a CE-3, as it would have offered aperture-priority automation with any M42 lens with an iris actuator pin at the back like all three Memotron models, but I bought its predecessor CE II Memotron instead as they were being remaindered. It is worth keeping an eye out for a good CE-3; Chinon's Memotron system was a bit better than Cosina's counterpart as in the Hi-Lite EC. Like the CM-3 the long shutter release travel is necessary as it closes the iris down to working aperture before the metering system kicks in. In the CM-3 with manual exposure, the metering readout LEDs are then activated for setting exposure, and on the CE-3 it calculates the appropriate shutter speed, displays it in the viewfinder, and when the shutter release is pressed down further, the shutter runs at the calculated speed. You can use it as a two-stage operation for checking the calculated speed, but the system is fast enough - employing silicon photo diode - to work properly if the shutter release is pressed down all at once. Of course after the CM-3 and CE-3 Memotron, Chinon switched to the K-mount, and that's another story altogether.
Ben, about the Chinon camera, I bought the "Chinon DP-5 Double Program" at a Thrift Shop a while back for $3.00 and who ever owned it took very good care of it. I just found out that my Pentax MV1 and the Chinon have the same lens mount. After watching your video you have me interested in loading some film in the Chinon and giving it a try ! I'm like you when It comes to finding outdated film ! I was able to purchase 10 rolls of 200 ASA expired Color film at the package deal of $1.50 total.. it expired in 2008 but I have shot 2 rolls and had no problem so far that Lightroom could not correct. Sounds like you have some real interesting programs coming up ! I enjoy them all ! ~ Roger
Wow, that is a great deal on both the camera and the expired film! It is really amazing what you can find out there for so cheap. So glad you enjoyed this, Roger. Cheers!
U have a Beautiful family. I always enjoy ur video. Can u tell me what kind of batteries I should carry 2 test if cameras r working. I'm looking n thrift stores for 35mm film cameras. Thxs
Thank you kindly :-) Good question, it is always a good idea to travel with some spare batteries to test out your cameras. For 35mm, I would recommend you travel with AAA and AA batteries for point and shoots. The majority of the automatic SLRs (usually with plastic bodies) take CR2 or 123 batteries. The more classic metal type cameras usually take the "button" type batteries like this one here: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005SDWP3O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i really appreciate this upload!
Thank you 🙂
My first ever camera was the Olympus Trip 35. A fantastic lens on that thing. It’s worth shooting with even today if fully working.
I have not shot with that camera yet, but I can imagine how good it is. Olympus brand lenses are great in general, and I tend to gravitate towards all their film cameras.
FILM LIFE VLOG The CM-3 came out along with its automatic version, CE-3 Memotron; at the time I really wanted a CE-3, as it would have offered aperture-priority automation with any M42 lens with an iris actuator pin at the back like all three Memotron models, but I bought its predecessor CE II Memotron instead as they were being remaindered.
It is worth keeping an eye out for a good CE-3; Chinon's Memotron system was a bit better than Cosina's counterpart as in the Hi-Lite EC. Like the CM-3 the long shutter release travel is necessary as it closes the iris down to working aperture before the metering system kicks in. In the CM-3 with manual exposure, the metering readout LEDs are then activated for setting exposure, and on the CE-3 it calculates the appropriate shutter speed, displays it in the viewfinder, and when the shutter release is pressed down further, the shutter runs at the calculated speed. You can use it as a two-stage operation for checking the calculated speed, but the system is fast enough - employing silicon photo diode - to work properly if the shutter release is pressed down all at once.
Of course after the CM-3 and CE-3 Memotron, Chinon switched to the K-mount, and that's another story altogether.
Grande! I can feel your passion, keep going
Thank you! Will do!
Ben, about the Chinon camera, I bought the "Chinon DP-5 Double Program" at a Thrift Shop a while back for $3.00 and who ever owned it took very good care of it. I just found out that my Pentax MV1 and the Chinon have the same lens mount. After watching your video you have me interested in loading some film in the Chinon and giving it a try ! I'm like you when It comes
to finding outdated film ! I was able to purchase 10 rolls of 200 ASA expired Color film at the package deal of $1.50 total.. it expired in 2008 but I have shot 2 rolls and had no problem so far that Lightroom could not correct. Sounds like you have some real interesting programs coming up ! I enjoy them all ! ~ Roger
Wow, that is a great deal on both the camera and the expired film! It is really amazing what you can find out there for so cheap. So glad you enjoyed this, Roger. Cheers!
Is your website up? Super keen to check the cameras out
Yes. www.filmphoto.net and www.filmcamera.org
U have a Beautiful family. I always enjoy ur video. Can u tell me what kind of batteries I should carry 2 test if cameras r working. I'm looking n thrift stores for 35mm film cameras. Thxs
Thank you kindly :-) Good question, it is always a good idea to travel with some spare batteries to test out your cameras. For 35mm, I would recommend you travel with AAA and AA batteries for point and shoots. The majority of the automatic SLRs (usually with plastic bodies) take CR2 or 123 batteries. The more classic metal type cameras usually take the "button" type batteries like this one here: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005SDWP3O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Chynon!… ✊🏿
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