Chinon AP700S
A fixed-lens compact camera using APS film, made in China, with a 24mm f/4.5 lens and built-in flash.
Overview
The Chinon AP700S is a snapshot camera for consumer use with APS film. It was made in China. The lens is a fixed 24mm f/4.5 Chinon, and focusing is automatic. It has a built-in flash and was sold as an easy-to-use compact for casual photography. User observations say it also supports double exposures.
Specifications
| Film Format | APS film |
| Lens | 1:4,5/24mm Chinon |
| Focal length | 24 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5 |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Country of manufacture | made in China |
Market
The Chinon AP700S turns up in eBay listings for vintage film and digital cameras, mostly in the UK market, in a category that covers items from the 1920s to the 2010s. It is a niche item for collectors of late-era consumer film gear and the short-lived APS format. One used example was listed with an unexposed half-roll of film for £15. Another, used and untested with a case, appeared on picclick.co.uk. The model is also known as the Revue X1.
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