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mystery solved
It all makes sense now. I think remember reading somewhere (maybe here) that Chinon was one of the largest manufactures of super 8 cameras and made them for other companies or something to that effect. I guess thats why it looks so similar to the actual Chinon cameras, and with the Chinon Lens i guess thats what threw me off. So what i have is actually a GAF ST1000. I guess the GAF 500 switch on the side should have been a dead giveaway i just didn't make that connection (duh).
The only thing wrong aside from missing its badges is the auto zoom only works out (all i have to do is tap W and it goes without holding it) in (T) for some reason doesn't work at all (i guess thats what you get for $3.99 at the goodwill). not sure if its worth getting serviced any thoughts?
Art:
thanks for the links, helpfull yet mildly confusing (maybe i should reread it not at 3:30am) ;) loved the outtakes
Thanks everyone for the help :D its very much appreciated