Winatchee, Washington State.
(Camera: Chinon CP-5s; Film: Kodak Ektar 100)
For some reason, this scene looks very 1970s to me. Perhaps it’s the pickup truck in the foreground. I like all the lines and angles.
To see my full review of the underrated Chinon CP-5s, click here.
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Good review of the CP-5s. I also came across one of them in a thrift store with corroded batteries, but they were asking too much for it so I took a pass. After reading your review, I know it wouldn’t have been a good fit for me anyway.
I already have the Chinon CG-5 and CE-4, as well as a GAF L-17 (rebadged M-1). Chinon was a lot like Cosina, a maker of good and solid, if not basic, cameras for other companies. Chinon, I think did a better job of marketing cameras under their own brand, however. The Memotron series still commands good prices and has some very loyal fans.
I once did a cheap camera challenge with a Vivitar XV-20 and the Chinon 50mm f1.9 ($15 total) and was blown away by the images I got. The color and contrast were as good as almost anything else I own. The Chinon 55mm f1.7 (M42) and 50mm f1.9 (PK) are stellar lenses, IMO.
Just want to call out a small correction – Wenatchee. Did you make it any further west to Leavenworth?
Yes, we drove through Leavenworth once on our way to Wenatchee from the coast. Pretty drive once you get off I-5.
Thanks Rob!
Hwy 2 between Gold Bar and Leavenworth is absolutely gorgeous this time of year. Lots of good turnouts for photo opportunities.
Don’t know if you had an opportunity to see it but Leavenworth has a beautiful riverwalk where you can get some pretty pictures.
Hi Rob:
As it happens, I’ll be back in the area again soon. If I have time I might explore that river walk you mentioned.
Gary