Chinon CM-4 35mm SLR Camera & Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.5 Lens - Near Mint

Chinon CM-4 - Compact, Rugged Mechanical SLR Workhorse
This listing is for a stunning, collector-quality Chinon CM-4 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) film camera, paired with a versatile Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 Macro Zoom lens. Known for its ultra-compact size, lightweight all-metal chassis, and straightforward mechanical layout, the CM-4 is a famously reliable film camera that offers complete manual control with zero fuss.
Featuring a universal Pentax K mount, the CM-4 gives you access to one of the largest optical ecosystems in 35mm photography. The included Vivitar 28-70mm zoom lens covers everything from wide-angle landscapes and street shooting at 28mm to portraiture and macro close-ups at 70mm, making it an ideal all-in-one setup for everyday carry and travel. Because the shutter operates entirely mechanically, the camera fires dependably at all speeds without needing battery power.
Key Features & Specifications
• Type: 35mm manual focus Single Lens Reflex (SLR) film camera.

• Operation: Fully mechanical focal-plane shutter (works at all speeds without a battery; power is only needed for the internal meter).

• Lens Mount: Pentax K mount (compatible with a massive range of vintage K-mount lenses).

• Lens: Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 Macro Zoom lens.

• Shutter Speeds: Mechanical shutter speeds from 1 second down to 1/1000th of a second, plus Bulb mode.

• Light Seals: Fully replaced foam light seals to guarantee 100% light-tight exposures.

• Metering: Easy three-LED viewfinder exposure display (over, under, and correct exposure).

Condition: Near Mint & Fully Serviced
This camera and lens outfit is an exceptionally clean, beautifully preserved example that looks and performs perfectly.
• Cosmetics: Near Mint. The black body is remarkably clean, showing virtually no wear, scuffs, or marks on the top and bottom plates. The original grip surface is completely tight and clean, and the interior film chamber is spotless.

• Light Seals: Freshly Serviced. The light seals have been fully replaced with fresh, high-density open-cell foam along the door channels and mirror damper. The camera is completely light-tight and ready for use without any risk of film fogging.

• Mechanics & Electronics: 100% fully functional. Bench-tested across all operations. The film advance stroke is smooth, the mechanical shutter fires accurately across all speeds (including slow speeds), and the LED light meter reacts instantly to changing light.

• Optics & Lens: Pristine. The Vivitar zoom glass is crystal clear, free from fungus, haze, separation, or scratches. The focus and zoom mechanisms operate smoothly, and the aperture blades are oil-free and snap shut instantly.

• Viewfinder: Bright and clear with a microprism spot for fast, precise manual focusing.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Batteries: Requires 2x standard LR44 / SR44 button cell batteries to power the LED light meter (NOT included). The shutter operates mechanically at all speeds without batteries.

• Accessories: Includes the Chinon CM-4 camera body, Vivitar 28-70mm zoom lens, and fresh light seals installed.

• Condition: Please see photos for full cosmetic condition.