C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Chinon CX (1974) is a Japanese M42-mount SLR made by Chinon (Japan). Mechanical horizontal-cloth shutter to 1/1000s, TTL stop-down CdS metering, manual exposure. Positioned as a budget alternative to the Pentax Spotmatic / Fujica ST801. Chinon also OEM-built bodies for Sears, Vivitar, and other brands during the 70s/80s.
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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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About this camera
Japanese M42 budget SLR. Less famous than Pentax/Fujica but mechanically comparable.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | M42 |
| Years | 1974–1980 |
| Shutter | 1s – 1/1000s, mechanical horizontal cloth |
| Flash sync | 1/60s |
| Meter | TTL stop-down CdS |
| Modes | Manual |
| Weight | 700 g |
| Battery | 1× PX625 mercury (meter only) |
Released 1974. Production ran 6 years until 1980 when Chinon shifted to K-mount bodies (CM-3, CM-4, CE) before exiting the SLR market in the early 90s.
For 2026 buyers, the Chinon CX is one of the cheapest M42 SLRs you can buy. Used at $50–130. M42 mount means access to all M42 lenses. Trade-off: brand orphanage (Chinon defunct), lower build quality than Pentax Spotmatic.
M42: any era.
BW
Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Ektar 100 is a fine-grain C-41 color negative film with saturated color and high sharpness.
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