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Welcome to the world of Chinon photography!
NOMENCLATURE
1. Hand strap
2. Shutter release button
3. Self-Timer indicator
4. Self-Timer start switch
5. Viewfinder
6. Lens cover
7. Flash
8. Auto-Focus window
9. Lens
10. Exposure metering window
11. ISO/ASA setting lever (35FA Super),
13. Back cover
14. Cartridge window
15. Film pressure plate
16. Flash switch
17. Flash ready indicator
18. Frame counter
19. Viewfinder eyepiece
20. Film advance indicator
21. Under exposure warning/Battery check LED
22 Film chamber
23 Back cover release button
24. Battery compartment cover
25. Rewind spindle
26. Tripod socket
27. Manual rewind switch
28. Film guide
29. Sprocket
30. Take-up spool
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE: 35 mm EE compact Infrared Auto-Focus camera with auto film load,
auto wind, auto rewind and built-in flash system.
PICTURE FORMAT: 24 x 36 mm.
LENS: 35FA Super: 35mm F2.8, 4 elements in 3 groups. 35FA 11: 35mm
F3.5, 3 elements in 3 groups.
VIEWFINDER: Bright frame with AF frame, parallax marks, focus
indicator (35FA Super only), under exposure warning/battery check indicator, and
film advance indicator.
SHUTTER: Programmed electronic shutter (35FA Super/ EV 8-17: ASA100,
35FA 1i; EV 8.6 - 17: ASA100)
EXPOSURE METER: SPD Automatic exposure system
ISO/ASA RANGE: 35FA Super: 50 to 400 in 1/3 EV increment plus 1000.
35FA 11:100, 200, 400 and 1000.
FOCUSING: Infrared automatic focusing system with possible prefocus
and AF resuming; cancelable.
FOCUSING RANGE: 35FA Super: 1 M (3.3 ft) to infinity 35FA 11: 1.2 M
(3.9 ft) to infinity.
MINIMUM AF DISTANCE WARNING: Built-in with flashing minimum AF
distance mark (35FA Super only).
FILM LOADING: 35FA Super: automatically loads film and advance to the
start position when the shutter release button is depressed after the camera
back is closed. 35FA 11: Auto loading system by built-in motor.
FILM WIND: Automatic power winder for single frame advance and
continuous exposure.
FILM REWIND: Automatic power rewinding
when at end of roll of film.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
2. Place two 1.5V "AA" size alkaline batteries (LR-6) into the battery
compartment correctly so as to correspond with the positive (+) and negative (-)
marks shown inside (Fig. 2).
HOW TO OPEN THE LENS COVER
2. Slide it back in the opposite direction to close the lens cover (Fig. 4). BATTERY TESTING
2. Make sure the under-exposure warning LED (red) blinks (Fig. 6). If the red
LED fails to illuminate, the batteries are too weak and need to be replaced.
ISO/ASA SETTING
Make sure the correct ISO/ASA film speed is set on the camera to correspond
with the ISO/ASA film speed indicated on the film box. Turn the ISO/ASA setting
lever (setting ring) to select the desired ISO/ASA speed (Fig. 7, 8 and 9).
AUTOMATIC FILM LOADING
Always load and unload your camera in subdued light, and never in direct
sunlight.
2. Place the film cartridge into the chamber with the protruding end toward
the top of the camera and push it in gently so that it sits firmly in the
chamber (Fig. 11 ).
3. Place the trimmed end of the film on the take-up spool along with the
arrow mark. When loading film, make sure that film lies flat between the film
guides. And engage the perforation of the film with the teeth of the sprocket
(Fig. 12). Then close the back cover.
5. 35FA Super: Open the lens cover, then depress and release the shutter
button. The film will automatically advance to figure "1 " position (Fig. 14).
Now the film is correctly loaded, ready for the first picture. 35FA II: Open
the lens cover, then depress and release the shutter button two or three times
until the figure "1" appears in the frame counter for the first picture (Fig. 15).
AUTO-FOCUS SHOOTING
1. Bright Line Frame
2. Gently press the shutter release button halfway. With the 35FA Super, the
approximate distance from the camera to the subject is indicated on the symbol
mark scale (6) in the viewfinder.
· Shiny subjects such as water surfaces or the exterior of a car body.
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
With your Chinon 35FA Super & 35FA 11, you can continuously shoot pictures as
long as the shutter is fully depressed.
NOTE: Continuous shooting may not be possible if the batteries are too
weak.
FOCUS LOCK SYSTEM
This feature may be used to eliminate tricky focusing situations such as the
main subject located "off center" in the viewfinder. In such a situation, first
focus on the main subject (by placing the subject in the AF frame) and depress
the shutter release button halfway. Hold the shutter release button in the
halfway position and recompose the subjects in the viewfinder, then depress the
shutter release button fully. This focus lock system is cancelable by removing
your finger from the release button.
FILM REWINDING
3.
Push the back cover release button down, open the back cover, and remove the
film cartridge from the film chamber
NOTE: The camera will not operate if the manual rewind switch is
activated when there is no film in the camera. To operate the camera, open the
back cover to deactivate the rewind switch.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Switch to flash photography when the under exposure warning LED blinks during
pressing the shutter release button halfway (Fig. 21).
2. Make sure that the Flash Ready Indicator is illuminated, then shoot (Fig.
22). - When the flash photography is completed, slide the Flash Switch in the
direction of the arrow (Fig. 23). The Flash Switch can automatically return to
the OFF position by closing the lens cover. NOTE: Even if the flash ready indicator illuminates, actual shutter
release will only occur with a fresh set of batteries. To check the strength of
the batteries, slightly press the shutter release button while covering the
exposure meter window. The batteries are OK if the under exposure warning LED
blinks during this testing procedure. If the under exposure warning LED does not
blink, this is an indication that your batteries are weak and should be replaced
immediately.
NOTES:
2. If you release the shutter before the Flash Ready Indicator glows,
exposure will not be correct.
3. Do not continuously press the shutter release button halfway while waiting
for the flash ready indicator to illuminate, since the flash will not charge.
If the main subject has less light falling on it than the surrounding area
and background,
SELF-TIMER
2. After you check the exposure and adjust the focus simply slide the
Self-Timer Switch in the direction
Timer indicator blinking. Two seconds before the shutter is released the
flashing frequency will increase, giving you or your subject a visual signal
that the shutter is about to be released.
NOTE:
2. If you want to cancel the Self Timer, slide the switch again or close the
lens cover.
3. If you desire to focus the subject located "off center" in' the
viewfinder, first position the subject in the center of the viewfinder and start
the Self-Timer, then recompose your picture.
4. When using with the flash, make sure that the Flash Ready Indicator lights
up before taking picture. Your Chinon 35FA Super & 35FA 11 are precision instruments. When used with
care it will provide years of trouble-free service. Protect your camera from
dirt, rain, dampness and excessive heat. Avoid touching the lens. To clean the
lens, wipe it gently with a soft lintless cloth or tissue. Do not use eyeglass
tissues as they might damage the lens coating. Do not open and touch the inside
of camera as the high voltage in the flash circuit is dangerous.
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Your CHINON 35FA Super & 35FA 11 are one of the most advanced compact 35mm cameras available today. Employing the latest state-of-the art electronics, the
CHINON 35FA Super & 35FA 11 incorporate many outstanding features such as:
infrared automatic focusing, automatic loading, automatic film advance,
automatic rewind and built-in flash. Other convenient features include:
automatic rewind stop upon completion of rewinding, continuous exposure, 10 sec.
self timer, and ASA 1000 film setting. In order to take full advantage of the
many features of your CHINON 35FA Super & 35FA 11, please read this instruction
manual carefully to totally familiarize yourself with the camera before actually
starting to take pictures. We wish you years of satisfying and carefree
photography.
with automatic lock system at low voltage.
Proper ways and improper ways to hold you camera.
2. Film Advance Indicator
3. Parallax Marks
4. Auto-Focus Frame
5. Under Exposure Warning/ Battery Check LED
6. Symbol Marks (35FA Super only)
auto focus frame (4) (Fig. 17).
· Subjects through a glass window
· Semi-reflective subjects.
ASA
35FA Super
35FA II
50
1- 3m (3.3- 10ft.)
-
100
1 - 4.2m (3.3 - 14ft)
1.2 - 3.4m (3.9 - 11ft)
200
1 - 6m (3.3 - 20ft)
1.2 - 4.8m (3.9 - 16ft)
400
1.5 - 6.4m (5 - 21ft)
1.5 - 6m (5 - 20ft)
1000
2 - 11m (6.6 - 36ft)
2 - 9m (6.6 - 30ft)
underexposure of the main subject will result. In such situations, use the
flash for the photograph even in daylight.
of the arrow and withdraw your finger (Fig. 24). The
picture will be taken in approximately 10 seconds.
You will notice the red LED Self