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NOMENCLATURE
9. Action Lamp
1. Takes 4 AA batteries
7. "Pre-set dial showing time between shots, action lamp, to left, will
light to show camera winder operation during firing only.
Below is the text from the Chinon PW-535 / PW-545
winder. Others very similar.
Chinon Power Winder: SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Winding Speed
Shutter Speed Range .
C/S DIAL
* Pre-Set Counter
* Interval Timer
Power Source
Indication Lamp
Battery Life (Number of films)
Shutter Release
Remote Control: 2.5 mm Mini-Jack, Remote-Control
Attach to the Camera
Others
Weight
* PW-535 version only
Chinon Power Winder Instructions
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Remove the Battery Container from the side of the Power Winder by
depressing the battery container detachable button downward toward the
arrow indication and sliding the container until it is separated from the
winder (ring. 1).
2. Load the Battery Container with four (4) AA size (Penlite) 1.5 volt
Alkaline Batteries. The correct positioning of the positive (+) and negative
(-) ends of each battery is shown in the container. When a fresh set of
batteries are installed, a minimum of 20 rolls of 36 exposure films can
be used at room temperature. Replace with a fresh set of batteries when
the motor in the power winder stops running.
If the motor stops during the film transport, it indicates that the
batteries have insufficient power to drive the motor. Immediately, replace
the batteries with a fresh set.
Install the batteries correctly to avoid malfunction of the Power Winder
and to avoid the possibility of the batteries leaking.
NOTE: Always remove the batteries when the power winder is not in use
for a long period of time. When replacing batteries all four (4) batteries
must be replaced.
ATTACHING TO THE CAMERA
1. The C/S Dial should be turned to the off position (Fig. 2).
2. Insert the guide pin into the pin receptacle located on the bottom
of the camera. Align the attachment screw to the tripod socket of the camera
and rotate the attachment screw clockwise until the Power Winder is securely
fastened to the camera body (Fig. 3).
NOTE: To attach a CHINON Power Winder to CE-5 and CG-5 camera body,
the body grip has to be removed from the camera body.
ADVANCING THE FILM
Normal Use
2. Each time the shutter release button is depressed single frame shooting
will result. The film will automatically be advanced one frame and the
shutter will be wound ready for the next exposure.
Remarks: The shutter can be released by depressing the shutter release
button on the camera body or the shutter release button on the winder grip.
Continuous Use
2 Continuous shooting will result as long as the shutter release button
is depressed.
3. The actual frame per second rate will depend on such factors as the
interval timer and the pre-set counter. See "Interval Timer" and "Pre-set
Counter" for further explanation.
ACTION LAMP
The Chinon Power Winder employs an electronic LED (red) which illuminates
when the shutter is tripped and during the instant the film is automatically
advanced. This action light confirms that the Power Winder and camera are
functioning properly.
PRE-SET COUNTER (PW-535 only)
Because of the special computerized memory chip built in to the Chinon
Power Winder it is now possible to preselect a predetermined amount of
frames that can be shot continuously.
1. Set the C/S Dial to the "C" position.
2. Set the pre-set counter to the number of desired frames for continuous
shooting (Fig. 6).
3. Depress the shutter release button on the camera.
NOTE: When the pre-set counter is used, check the remaining film in
the camera. If the desired amount of frames are greater than the amount
of frames remaining in the film, the counter will automatically stop at
the end of the roll.
As mentioned previously, because of the latest electronic technologies
incorporated in the Chinon Power Winder and because of its special computerized
memory chip it is now possible to shoot "time-lapse" photography by menas
of the special built-in interval timer.
1. Set the C/S Dial to the "C" position.
2. Set the interval timer dial to the desired interval position (Fig.
7).
3. Keep the shutter release button depressed on the camera or locked
into the continuous shooting position.
4. A desired number of frames can be exposed automatically when used
with the pre-set counter and the interval timer.
NOTE: The Interval Timer controls the duration between each exposure
automatically. Neither the pre-set counter nor the interval timer
can be used in the "S" position.
REMOTE CONTROL
1. Set the C/S Dial to the off position.
2. Set the remote control switch to the off position and plug it into
the remote control socket of your Power Winder.
3. Set the C/S Dial to either the "C" or "S" position.
C/S Dial set at the "C" position
NOTE: When the C/S Dial is set at the S position do not use the Pre-Set
Counter or the Interval Timer as these two features only function when
the C/S Dial is set at the C position.
(PW-545)
C/S Dial set at the "S" position
NOTE: If you use Chinon Wireless Controller which is available as an
optional accessory, you can control this Power Winder remotely at a distance
of approx. 40 meters (13.1 2 Ft.).
REWINDING THE FILM
1. Your Chinon Power Winder has a built-in automatic stop device which
is activated at the end of the roll of film. When the automatic stop device
is activated the film should be completely exposed. It is recommended to
check the frame counter to confirm that the roll of film is completely
exposed.
2. Push up the rewind lever as indicated by the arrow mark on the Power
Winder and rewind the film by turning the rewind crank in a clockwise direction
on the camera (Fig. 9).
3. Process the film without delay.
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING LOCK
When used for continuous shooting with the Pre-set counter and Interval
Timer, the shutter release button can be pressed down and locked for continuous
shooting (Fig. 10).
CAUTIONS
1. The batteries will weaken if the Power Winder is not used for a long
period of time or at low temperatures. It is recommended to replace the
batteries or use the unit at normal room temperatures.
When new film is loaded in the camera, advance the film manually for
one frame or re-set the C/S Dial.
If the Power Winder is not in use, the C/S Dial should be returned to
the off position. If the Power Winder is not in use for a long period of
time, remove the batteries from the unit.
4. The dials on the power winder should be set with clicked position.
MOUNTING THE POWER WINDER TO A TRIPOD
The Chinon Power Winder is provided with a tripod socket so that it
may be secured to a tripod (Fig. 11).
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Chinon Power Winder instructions. Other models are basically the same. This model will fit the CE-5, CG-5, CE-4s, CE-4 series.
The PW-600 series will work on a CP-5, CP-6 or CP-X camera.
1. Film Winder Coupler
2. Rewinding Pin
3. Electrical Pin Connectors
4. Guide Pin
5. Remote Control Socket
6. Battery Container Detachable Button
7. Battery Container
8. Attachment Screw
10. Shutter Release Button
11. Shutter Release Loch
12. C/S Indicator Lamp
13. Interval Timer D al
14. Pre Set Counter Dial
15. C S Dial
16. Rewind Lever
17. Tripod Socket
2. Dial should be off when installing and removing winder
3. Mount winder on camera. Turn screw on winder base to tighten to
camera. Finger tight is find. I find it good to clean the contacts
on the winder and bottom of the camera with a pencil eraser.
4. Winder dial is set to "single" fires once when shutter is press
and held.
5. Winder dial is set to "continous" fires and continues to fire when
shutter is pressed (Pre-set counter is at zero)
6. Other "pre-set" buttons, these fire at certain set times and total
number of frames to expose.
8. Optional wired remote control. This might be able to be made
by a plug that is just shorted by a switch. This would allow you
to make the wire as long as needed.
9. Shows rewind button. Press up to allow you to rewind film
without taking off power winder.
10. Shows locking button on certain winders. Usually used with
the "timed" feature. Allows you to press the winder button, push
this button forward and lock the shutter down. The "timed" feature
will then fire off the shots according to the timer setting.
11. Tripod mount. Placed here where there are some solid parts
on the winder body.
CHINON CE-5, CG-5, CE-4s, CE-4
Approx. 0.5 sec.
AllSpeeds
Power Source - OFF; Single Frame - S;
continuous - C
0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 & 24 frame
0, 1,2,4,8, 15&30sec.
6V- 4 AA (Penlite) Alkaline Batteries
(By one touch detachable battery container)
Red indicator Lamp for "S" and "C"
Minimum 20 cartridges (36 Exposure) at Room Temperature
Activated with Camera Shutter
Release Button or Winder Shutter
Release Button
Accessory Switch is available
Screw-in to the tripod socket in the camera
with guide pin channel
Action Lamp (Red LED)
Computerized Auto-Stop device when the film
is finished
Size
136.0 (L) x 88.5 (H) x 76.0 (W) mm
230 g.
1. Set the C/S Dial to the "S" (single frame exposure) position (Fig.
4).
1. Set the C/S Dial to the "C" (continuous) position (Fig. 5).
INTERVAL TIMER
(PW-535 only)
Remote control photography can be accomplished with your new Power
Winder by means of the special remote control accessory switch available
from your CHINON dealer (Fig. 8).
(PW-535)
The operating manner is the same as previously described.
Continuous shooting will result as long as the remote control switch
is set in the on position.
For single frame exposure, the Remote Control switch is set to the
on position. A frame will be exposed each time the remote control switch
is turned on.