Chinon 35FS-A
A compact 35mm autofocus camera with built-in flash and electronic exposure control
Overview
The Chinon 35FS-A is a 35mm film compact with autofocus and a built-in flash. It is made for plain point-and-shoot use. Chinon gave it a programmed electronic shutter and a CdS cell for exposure control, starting from EV6.6. The viewfinder is a Galilean type with two LEDs. Red means underexposure, and green confirms autofocus lock. Pictures come out in the standard 24 x 36mm format on 35mm film.
Specifications
| Lens | 3 element / 3 group lens |
| Viewfinder | Galilean viewfinder with red LED for underexposure and green LED for AF confirm |
| Shutter | programmed electronic shutter |
| Exposure Control | CdS cell exposure control from EV6.6 |
| Autofocus System | infrared autofocus system |
| Film Type | 35 mm film |
| Picture Format | 24 x 36mm |
Context
The Chinon 35FS-A was introduced as a highly advanced compact camera for 35mm film. It combines autofocus and built-in flash in a portable body.
Market
One unit was listed for sale at $185.00. Another auction had a starting bid of €1. A user reported reviving a Chinon 35FS-A by removing corrosion left by old batteries, which points to battery corrosion as a known issue. A service manual for the Chinon 35FS-A and 35F-II cameras is available for purchase.
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