What is the cheapest used Chinon CP-7M in the UK?

The cheapest used Chinon CP-7M currently listed is £50.00 at eBay, based on 5 listings compared across 1 UK retailers.

How many used Chinon CP-7M are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 5 used Chinon CP-7M listings available across 1 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Chinon CP-7M use?

The Chinon CP-7M features a Full Frame sensor.

Used Chinon CP-7M for Sale — From £50

£50.00 Low price

£68.48 High price

5 Listings

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Affordable Chinon SLR with Pentax K-mount and multi-mode exposure, budget access to the extensive K-mount lens system.

The Chinon CP-7M is a manual-focus 35mm SLR from Chinon, a Japanese camera manufacturer that produced a wide range of affordable cameras and lenses from the 1960s through the 1990s. The CP-7M uses the Pentax K-mount, providing compatibility with the extensive range of Pentax K-mount lenses and third-party alternatives.

The camera features multi-mode exposure including aperture-priority automatic, shutter-priority, program, and full manual modes, offering surprising versatility for a budget SLR. The through-the-lens metering system provides accurate readings, and the viewfinder displays comprehensive exposure information for informed shooting decisions.

Build quality is typical of Chinon's consumer SLRs — primarily plastic construction with a metal lens mount and adequate controls. The camera handles competently with Pentax K-mount lenses and provides a functional if unexciting shooting experience. The motor-driven film advance adds convenience over manual-wind cameras.

Chinon SLRs have minimal value on the used market but offer a practical way to use Pentax K-mount lenses at the lowest possible cost. The CP-7M's multi-mode exposure system provides more creative control than many budget SLRs, making it a capable if unglamorous tool for film photography enthusiasts.