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 designed for consumer use with APS film. Manufactured in China, it features a fixed 24mm f/4.5 Chinon lens and autofocus operation. The camera includes a built-in flash and was marketed as an easy-to-use compact for casual photography. It is also known to support double exposures, as noted in user observations.
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 appears in listings for vintage film and digital cameras on eBay, particularly within the UK market, covering items from the 1920s to the 2010s. It remains a niche item for collectors interested in late-era consumer film technology and the short-lived APS format. A used example was listed with an unexposed half-roll of film for £15, and another used, untested unit with case appeared on picclick.co.uk. The model is also known as the Revue X1.
eBay Listings
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