Chinon CM-4S Problem

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darrenk1

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Hi, I bought a Chinon CM-4S today, but when I cock the shutter then release it, it takes a picture. Any Idea why does this?

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Welcome to APUG. Sounds faulty, where did you buy it from, can you take it back ?

Is the shutter release jammed ?

It isn't worth very much and a repair would be far more than its value.

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Thanks Ian.

The shutter release doesn't seemed jammed, although the film advance lever did jam. I opened the bottom panel and managed to unjam it.

I bought it with a 200mm lens which fits my Zenit, a flash and 2 filters for £10 at a charity shop. So even if it doesn't work then I think it was a good buy just for the lens alone.
 
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