Anyone in the USA want to 'adopt-a-Chinon'? and contribute to PF.

pcarfan · 05-14-2009, 06:14 PM

I got this Chinon CE-4s with the Chinon 50mm f1.9 lens and the Hanimex 135.f2.8.

I know the Hanimex has a stuck aperture lever and is not in working order. Someone may be able to fix it or try fixing it. The aperture is stuck open.

I don't even know whether the camera works or not but I think with fresh batteries it will, but the Chinon 50/1.9 works well. The Hanimex has end caps, the Chinon 50 doesn't. The camera comes with a Fujica leather cover.

The Chinon CE-4s, Chinon 50/1.9 and the Hanimex 135/2.8 are up for adoption. I will take up the postage. After receiving the package and if you find it useful I would like the receiver to donate to Pentax Forum.

This is the link to the ebay auction that I won (I only wanted the Pentax F 28mm f2.8, which is in great condition and is NOT included here

...I am keeping the flash for possible strobist work).
complet set Chinon camera Japan - eBay (item 200337727247 end time May-08-09 09:17:00 PDT)

CGJung (fellow forum member) had notified me of the auction as I was looking for a F28/2.8, and I got a great deal. I offered him the Chinon and accessories and he suggested I post it here for adoption. he suggested the title adopt-a-Chinon

p.m. me , and I will mail it to the first person to send me a p.m.

CGJung · 05-14-2009, 07:02 PM

pcarfan,

It seems that you got the F28/2.8 already. Congrats!

pcarfan · 05-14-2009, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by CGJung

pcarfan,

It seems that you got the F28/2.8 already. Congrats!

Thanks CG...sure you don't want this stuff?

Rustyoldbug · 05-14-2009, 08:19 PM

Someone asked me about getting an old camera to learn about film not two hours ago - sent you a pm

pcarfan · 05-15-2009, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by Rustyoldbug

Someone asked me about getting an old camera to learn about film not two hours ago - sent you a pm

You got it....I'll mail it to you over the wknd.

Rustyoldbug · 05-15-2009, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by pcarfan

You got it....I'll mail it to you over the wknd.

I will be sure to post a picture of it's new owner with it at one of the VW meets.

Stratman · 05-15-2009, 04:11 PM

What a great group of people we have here!! Amazing !! Very cool

Ratmagiclady · 05-15-2009, 06:20 PM

Ah, that's a neat idea that seems to be going around: film cameras for film newbies and donations.

I have been thinking if it's really worthwhile to do all the sending around, but I could volunteer to lay in some light seals for such donations, possibly attempt some repairs (I'm a pretty experienced tinkerer, but not a real tech. )

lithos · 05-15-2009, 07:20 PM

I like Chinon. Well-featured, nicely sized. Does the CE-4 have the exposure lock button?

I have no idea why they're named after a French ski resort town, though.

I'm also wondering why Hanimex lenses turn up in the States.

Rustyoldbug · 05-16-2009, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

Ah, that's a neat idea that seems to be going around: film cameras for film newbies and donations.

I have been thinking if it's really worthwhile to do all the sending around, but I could volunteer to lay in some light seals for such donations, possibly attempt some repairs (I'm a pretty experienced tinkerer, but not a real tech. )

A freecycle / orphan camera type sticky thread in the Marketplace?

Maybe set some ground rules- like if someone gets caught reselling donated equipment they get blacklisted?

I have a functional but not perfect lens or two sitting around that could use a home.

Ratmagiclady · 05-16-2009, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by Rustyoldbug

A freecycle / orpan camera type sticky thread in the Marketplace?

Maybe set some ground rules- like if someone gets caught reselling donated equipment they get blacklisted?

I have a functional but not perfect lens or two sitting around that could use a home.

Hrm, well, I don't know if we'd really need to worry about people reselling stuff... I mean, as long as they actually donate, there we go. (Admittedly, I might be a *little* annoyed if I went and did seals and someone just went and just turned a profit on it, but I'm guessing that we aren't looking at a whole lot of money value, here, anyway. If the idea is to get people started on film or whatnot, I'd expect they might like to upgrade if they stay interested before long, anyway. We could have a bunch of stuff sort of in circulation, that way, eventually.)

(And, btw, I think Chinon is actually named after China.

)

Rustyoldbug · 05-16-2009, 09:03 AM

You're probably right. I don't expect we would be seeing a lot of high value equipment. Still it would upset me to see something that was doanted up on Ebay a week later.

I also tinker and am an electronics tech not a camera tech - but wouldn't mind fixing electrical issues. Only problem I see there is the occasional out of production component.

Rustyoldbug · 05-22-2009, 03:11 PM

Camera arrived intact this afternoon. I will clean it up, throw in batteries and re-glue the loose leather this weekend. Next car meeting is in a couple weeks and he will grab it from me then. He will be thrilled it is the black version since his VW is done in the flat black rat-rod style...

The Hanimex lens I am going to use to fix the other Hanimex I have started coming disassembled on it's own during transit despite being packed well - I took the end cap off and parts fell out

Per our agreement I am now a site supporter - and again - Thank You

pcarfan · 05-23-2009, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by Rustyoldbug

Camera arrived intact this afternoon. I will clean it up, throw in batteries and re-glue the loose leather this weekend. Next car meeting is in a couple weeks and he will grab it from me then. He will be thrilled it is the black version since his VW is done in the flat black rat-rod style...

The Hanimex lens I am going to use to fix the other Hanimex I have started coming disassembled on it's own during transit despite being packed well - I took the end cap off and parts fell out

Per our agreement I am now a site supporter - and again - Thank You

Rusty, glad you got it. The Hanimex mounts didn't have any external screws, so I was wondering how it could even come apart, so it is probably a good thing it was coming apart on it's own

....when I removed a TC everything in their sprung out as well

Hope the camera works....I was hoping you would test it prior to your contribution, as I didn't test it at all. At least the Chinon 50mm is in working order. Hope the camera works...

Good luck with your project.

05-14-2009, 06:14 PM	#1
pcarfan Pentaxian	Anyone in the USA want to 'adopt-a-Chinon'? and contribute to PF. I got this Chinon CE-4s with the Chinon 50mm f1.9 lens and the Hanimex 135.f2.8. I know the Hanimex has a stuck aperture lever and is not in working order. Someone may be able to fix it or try fixing it. The aperture is stuck open. I don't even know whether the camera works or not but I think with fresh batteries it will, but the Chinon 50/1.9 works well. The Hanimex has end caps, the Chinon 50 doesn't. The camera comes with a Fujica leather cover. The Chinon CE-4s, Chinon 50/1.9 and the Hanimex 135/2.8 are up for adoption. I will take up the postage. After receiving the package and if you find it useful I would like the receiver to donate to Pentax Forum. This is the link to the ebay auction that I won (I only wanted the Pentax F 28mm f2.8, which is in great condition and is NOT included here ...I am keeping the flash for possible strobist work). complet set Chinon camera Japan - eBay (item 200337727247 end time May-08-09 09:17:00 PDT) CGJung (fellow forum member) had notified me of the auction as I was looking for a F28/2.8, and I got a great deal. I offered him the Chinon and accessories and he suggested I post it here for adoption. he suggested the title adopt-a-Chinon p.m. me , and I will mail it to the first person to send me a p.m.

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05-14-2009, 07:02 PM	#2
CGJung Forum Member	pcarfan, It seems that you got the F28/2.8 already. Congrats!

05-14-2009, 07:05 PM	#3
pcarfan Pentaxian	Originally posted by CGJung pcarfan, It seems that you got the F28/2.8 already. Congrats! Thanks CG...sure you don't want this stuff?

05-14-2009, 08:19 PM	#4
Rustyoldbug Senior Member	Someone asked me about getting an old camera to learn about film not two hours ago - sent you a pm

05-15-2009, 04:09 AM	#5
pcarfan Pentaxian	Originally posted by Rustyoldbug Someone asked me about getting an old camera to learn about film not two hours ago - sent you a pm You got it....I'll mail it to you over the wknd.

05-15-2009, 11:15 AM	#6
Rustyoldbug Senior Member	Originally posted by pcarfan You got it....I'll mail it to you over the wknd. I will be sure to post a picture of it's new owner with it at one of the VW meets.

05-15-2009, 04:11 PM	#7
Stratman Pentaxian	What a great group of people we have here!! Amazing !! Very cool

05-15-2009, 06:20 PM	#8
Ratmagiclady Pentaxian	Ah, that's a neat idea that seems to be going around: film cameras for film newbies and donations. I have been thinking if it's really worthwhile to do all the sending around, but I could volunteer to lay in some light seals for such donations, possibly attempt some repairs (I'm a pretty experienced tinkerer, but not a real tech. )

05-15-2009, 07:20 PM	#9
lithos Pentaxian	I like Chinon. Well-featured, nicely sized. Does the CE-4 have the exposure lock button? I have no idea why they're named after a French ski resort town, though. I'm also wondering why Hanimex lenses turn up in the States.

05-16-2009, 08:01 AM	#10
Rustyoldbug Senior Member	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady Ah, that's a neat idea that seems to be going around: film cameras for film newbies and donations. I have been thinking if it's really worthwhile to do all the sending around, but I could volunteer to lay in some light seals for such donations, possibly attempt some repairs (I'm a pretty experienced tinkerer, but not a real tech. ) A freecycle / orphan camera type sticky thread in the Marketplace? Maybe set some ground rules- like if someone gets caught reselling donated equipment they get blacklisted? I have a functional but not perfect lens or two sitting around that could use a home.

05-16-2009, 08:37 AM	#11
Ratmagiclady Pentaxian	Originally posted by Rustyoldbug A freecycle / orpan camera type sticky thread in the Marketplace? Maybe set some ground rules- like if someone gets caught reselling donated equipment they get blacklisted? I have a functional but not perfect lens or two sitting around that could use a home. Hrm, well, I don't know if we'd really need to worry about people reselling stuff... I mean, as long as they actually donate, there we go. (Admittedly, I might be a little annoyed if I went and did seals and someone just went and just turned a profit on it, but I'm guessing that we aren't looking at a whole lot of money value, here, anyway. If the idea is to get people started on film or whatnot, I'd expect they might like to upgrade if they stay interested before long, anyway. We could have a bunch of stuff sort of in circulation, that way, eventually.) (And, btw, I think Chinon is actually named after China. )

05-16-2009, 09:03 AM	#12
Rustyoldbug Senior Member	You're probably right. I don't expect we would be seeing a lot of high value equipment. Still it would upset me to see something that was doanted up on Ebay a week later. I also tinker and am an electronics tech not a camera tech - but wouldn't mind fixing electrical issues. Only problem I see there is the occasional out of production component.

05-22-2009, 03:11 PM	#13
Rustyoldbug Senior Member	Camera arrived intact this afternoon. I will clean it up, throw in batteries and re-glue the loose leather this weekend. Next car meeting is in a couple weeks and he will grab it from me then. He will be thrilled it is the black version since his VW is done in the flat black rat-rod style... The Hanimex lens I am going to use to fix the other Hanimex I have started coming disassembled on it's own during transit despite being packed well - I took the end cap off and parts fell out Per our agreement I am now a site supporter - and again - Thank You

05-23-2009, 04:38 AM	#14
pcarfan Pentaxian	Originally posted by Rustyoldbug Camera arrived intact this afternoon. I will clean it up, throw in batteries and re-glue the loose leather this weekend. Next car meeting is in a couple weeks and he will grab it from me then. He will be thrilled it is the black version since his VW is done in the flat black rat-rod style... The Hanimex lens I am going to use to fix the other Hanimex I have started coming disassembled on it's own during transit despite being packed well - I took the end cap off and parts fell out Per our agreement I am now a site supporter - and again - Thank You Rusty, glad you got it. The Hanimex mounts didn't have any external screws, so I was wondering how it could even come apart, so it is probably a good thing it was coming apart on it's own ....when I removed a TC everything in their sprung out as well Hope the camera works....I was hoping you would test it prior to your contribution, as I didn't test it at all. At least the Chinon 50mm is in working order. Hope the camera works... Good luck with your project.