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1. Accessory shoe (with direct flash contact)
2. Shutter speed dial 3. Film speed dial (ASA/DIN) 4. Film advance lever 5. Shutter release 6. Exposure counter window 7. Shoulder strap eyelet |
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8. Exposure-meter switch
9. Self-timer 10. F stop ring 11. Depth of field scale 12. Distance ring 13. M synchro flash socket 14. X synchro-flash socket 15. Film type indicator 16. Film rewind knob/Film chamber cover opening |
| 17. Viewfinder eyepiece
18. Film chamber 19. Film guide rail 20. CdS battery compartment cove 21. Film rail 22. Tripod socket |
23. Shutter
24. Rewind button 25. Take up spool 26. Film pressure plate 27. Film chamber cover 28. Sprocket teeth |
IMPORTANT! BASIC STEPS IN PHOTOGRAPHING
(1) Insert CdS battery with plus (+) side up (Fig. 3).
(2) Load 35 mm film in 20 or 36 exposure cassette (Fig. 4).
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(3) Set ASA (or DIN) speed dial in accordance with the film speed specified on the film box (Fig. 5).
(4) Set either the shutter speed or lens opening according to your photographic
need (Fig. 6).
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(5) Focus the lens.
(6) Release the shutter (Fig. 7).
LOADING THE CAMERA
Use 35 mm film in 20 or 36 exposure cassette. It is recommended to load and unload camera in subdued light, e.g. shadow of your own body and not
in direct sunlight.
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(2) While rewind knob is still fully pulled up insert film cassette into chamber with protruding end toward bottom of camera. Press in film rewind knob. If it does not go in all the way, turn it until it does.
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(4) Operate film advance lever, depressing shutter release until figure " 1 " is lined up in the exposure counter window. In this position the camera is ready for the first exposure to be made (Fig. 10).
To be certain that the film transports correctly, take up any film slack in the cassette by turning the re-wind crank clockwise till resistance is felt. When advancing the film the rewind knob should turn counterclockwise. This is evidence that the film is loaded correctly. If it does not, start loading again.
SETTING FILM SPEED (ASA/DIN)
The ASA (or DIN) speed of the film is specified on the film box or in the instruction sheet packed with the film.
Pull up and rotate the outer rim of the shutter dial until desired ASA (DIN) number of the film shutter speed dial (Fig. 11).
Also rotate film type indicator dial so that the film type inserted shows to its pointer (Fig. 12). This will remind you of the type of film you are using.
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Some ASA (DIN) numbers are represented by a dot only. The chart below specifies the ASA (DIN) numbers.
ASA Speed
| 1600 | * | * | 800 | * | * | 400 | * | * | 200 | * | * | 100 | * | 64 | * | 40 | * | 25 | * | 16 | * | 10 |
| * | 1250 | 1000 | * | 640 | 500 | * | 320 | 250 | * | 160 | 125 | * | 80 | * | 50 | * | 32 | * | 20 | * | 12 | * |
DIN Speed
| 33 | * | * | 30 | * | * | 27 | * | * | 24 | * | * | 21 | * | 19 | * | 17 | * | 15 | * | 13 | * | 11 |
| * | 32 | 31 | * | 29 | 28 | * | 26 | 25 | * | 23 | 22 | * | 20 | * | 18 | * | 16 | * | 14 | * | 12 | * |
CORRECT EXPOSURE
Correct exposure can be made by setting F stops on the lens and correct combination of shutter speed. As the CHINON CS camera has a built-in through-the-lens CdS exposure meter, you can take correctly exposed photographs.
Change the shutter speed to a faster speed or use a smaller lens opening so that the correct exposure combination can be obtained. If the needle is below the horizontal, it is under exposed so that a slower shutter speed or bigger lens opening must be set. (Fig. 16).
Turn the distance ring first in one direction, then in the opposite direction until microprism disc in the center of the image in the viewfinder
is sharp (Fig. 18). Picture is now focused. The distance scale may also be used for focusing. Estimate or measure the camera-to-subject distance
in feet or in meters, then turn the focusing ring. So the figure representing that distance is opposite the index line.
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RELEASING THE SHUTTER
Hold the camera as steady as possible and press the shutter release slowly and smoothly. When using slower speeds ranging from 1/30 to 1 second and " B" (bulb) in poorly lit areas, use a tripod or other firm support to prevent blurring the picture.
SETTING THE SHUTTER
The length of time for the film to be exposed to light can be adjusted by shutter speed set tine. "60" (1/60-second) is recommended for subjects not in motion.
It is recommended to use shutter speeds ranging from 1/125 to 1/1000 for subjects in motion. 1/1000 second speed will best "freeze" fast action.
The " B" setting can be used for long exposures at night, using street lights or electric signs, or under poor light conditions when flash unit
is not used.
UNLOADING THE CAMERA
When the red figure "20" or "36" (corresponding to 20- and 36-exposure film) appears in the exposure counter window lined up to the index mark, the end of the film has been reached.
Take the following steps for rewinding film into cassette:
(2) Unfold crank on rewind knob (Fig. 20)
(3) Turn rewind crank fever clockwise. Tension is felt as the film is rewound from the take-up spool into the cassette. Stop rewinding when tension is released. Open cameras back (by pulling out rewind knob all the way) and remove the film. Have film processed without delay.
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DEPTH OF FIELD
A zone of the picture in front of and behind your subject will also be sharp. The depth of this zone depends on the aperture selected. If you wish to know how much of an area will be sharp in the final picture, it can be predetermined in two ways:
(A) Depth of Field PreviewerSELF TIMER
Turn the light meter on. Set the lens to the selected aperture opening of the F stop ring. This will enable you to preview the area of sharpness in the picture before taking.(B) Depth of Field Scale (Fig. 21).
After setting the lens opening and having focused on your subject, the area of sharpness in front of and behind your subject can be determined on the Depth of Field Scale. Locate on the Depth of Field Scale the same two F numbers corresponding to stop you have set clothe F stop ring. The distance between these two F numbers on the focusing scale will be the area of sharpness in your picture.
The self-timer permits the photographer to get into the picture. Place camera on tripod or at firm support (tripod socket is on bottom camera). Get camera ready for exposure as al. Push down self-timer lever (Fig. 22). Press shutter release to start self-timer. Exposure will be made approximately 8 seconds after the release has been pressed
FLASH PICTURES
Most types of flash bulbs and also electronic flash can be used for flash pictures.
When using flash bulb No. 5, 5B, 25, 25B, M5,8 M5B, M2, M2B, AG1, 6, 6B, 8, connect flash cord to flash socket " M ". When using electronic flash or SM flash bulb, connect the flash cord to flash socket "X" (Fig. 23).
The use of Nos. 5, 5B, M5 and M5B flash bulbs as well as electronic flash. Nos. 6, 6B, 8 flash bulb is recommended for shutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/125 sec.
The use of Nos. M2, M2B, AG1, AG1B, SM flash bulbs is recommended for shutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/60 sec. Cordless flash units are slipped into the accessory shoe on the top of the camera. The accessory shoe may also be utilized for a flash unit having a synchro cord.
CHANGING THE LENS
A 50 mm lens is the proper focal length for general purpose picture taking. Any Chinon telephoto and wide angle lens or Pentax M-42 lens mount
can be used. To remove the lens, push up the exposure switch on the camera body, holding it in one hand and grip the lens with the other, turning
counter clockwise until it is removed.
To replace the lens, turn clockwise until secured in position finger-tight.
IMPORTANT NOTE
When installing or removing the 55 mm F/1.2 Chinon lens the exposure switch must be in " OFF " position (Fully up) or the focus ring must be turned to a distance setting of less than 0.9 M (3 feet) to avoid damage to the rear lens element.
CAMERA CARE
The CHINON Single Lens Reflex Camera is a precision instrument. Used with care, it will provide years of service.
Protect the camera from dirt, rain, dampness, and excessive heat. Avoid touching the lens. To clean lens, breathe on it, then wipe it gently with
a soft, lintless cloth or tissue. Do not use eyeglass tissues as they might damage the lens coating.
It anything goes wrong, do not try to repair it. Take it to a dealer or send it to the nearest CHINON distributor.
The following interchangeable lenses and accessories for CHINON Single Lens Reflex camera are available:
Interchangeable Lenses
28mm F 2.8 AUTO
100mm F 2.8 AUTO
135mm F 2.8 AUTO
200mm F 3.5 AUTO
300mm F 4.5 AUTO
500mm F 8 (Mirrors
Accessories
Auto Extension rings
Mini-Copy stand
Table tripod Angle finder Bellows
Rubber eyepiece
Rubber lens hood (52mm)
Rubber lens hood (55mm)
Wrist strap
Filter: (52mm) IA, UV, Y2, ND4, PL
Filter; (55mm) IA, UV, Y2, ND4, PL
Cable release (20 inch)
Cable release (13 inch)
Eyepiece adapter - 3.0 Dioptor
Eyepiece adapter - 1.0 Dioptor
Eyepiece adapter +3.0 Dioptor
Body cap
Lens mount cap