The Chinon CE II Memotron is an SLR camera for the 35mm format. It was introduced in the 70s and is the successor of the CE-3. The CE II Memotron was also sold by Foto Quelle as Revueflex 5005. The German competitor Photo Porst sold the camera as Porst Reflex M-CE.
The Chinon CE II Memotron offers the possibility of interchangeable lenses. Lenses with the M42 thread (Pentax/Praktica) are supported. The aperture therefore depends on the selected lens.
The SLR camera offers exposure times from 1/2000 second to 1 second. There is also a bulb mode. The built-in light meter measures the exposure through the lens (TTL).
Other features include the self-timer, connection for a flash and a thread for a tripod. The body alone weighs in at 760 grams. The dimensions are 14.5 cm x 9.7 cm x 5.45 cm.
The Chinon CE II Memotron exposes 35mm films (eBay / Amazon*). These are still readily and cheaply available today and are developed by many laboratories. The size of the images is 24mm x 36mm.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Single lens reflex camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Lens mount | M42 lens mount |
| Focus | Manual |
| Exposure times | 1/2000 second to 2 seconds, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 25 to 3200 |
| Exposure modes | Aperture priority, Manual mode |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash |
| Flash sync speed | 1/90 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Size | 14,5 x 9,7 x 5,45 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 5.71 x 3.82 x 2.15 inches |
| Weight | 760 Grams |