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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of Chinon photography!
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.
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  • Page 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of Chinon photography! 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.
  • Page 2 www.orphancameras.com 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...
  • Page 3 10. Exposure metering window 11. ISO/ASA setting lever (35FA Super), ISO/ASA setting ring (35FA II) 12. ISO/ASA scale 13. Back cover 14. Cartridge window 15. Film pressure plate 16. Flash switch 17. Flash ready indicator 18. Frame counter 19. Viewfinder eyepiece 20.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    www.orphancameras.com 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.

  • Page 5: Installing The Batteries

    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.

  • Page 6: Battery Testing

    www.orphancameras.com NOTE: If you do not use your camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries, and store in a dry location. This will prevent the possibility of battery leakage and damage to your camera. Do not use Ni-Cad batteries. Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time when the batteries are too weak to operate the camera.

  • Page 7: Automatic Film Loading

    www.orphancameras.com 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.
  • Page 8 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. 4. 35FA Super and 35FA 11 have a convenient cartridge window to confirm what type of film you are using (Fig. 13).
  • Page 9 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"...

  • Page 10: Auto-Focus Shooting

    (4) (Fig. 17). 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.
  • Page 11 www.orphancameras.com 3. When taking a picture closer than 1.5 meters (5 feet) or when the · mark lights up (35FA Super), the image area is indicated by parallax marks 3 in the top left and top right corners of the viewfinder. Compose the photograph within the imaginary zone extending from the corner of the parallax marks (Fig.

  • Page 12: Continuous Shooting

    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"...

  • Page 13: Film Rewinding

    www.orphancameras.com FILM REWINDING 1. When the roll of film is completed, the cameras automatically rewind the film. During rewinding, the film advance indicator blinks indicating proper rewinding (Fig. 19)

  • Page 14: Flash Photography

    Manual Rewind: 35FA Super and 35FA 11 are equipped with a convenient manual rewind switch. When you desire to rewind the film before it has been fully exposed, slide the manual rewind switch in the direction of the arrow (Fig. 20). When the batteries are weak, film may not be automatically rewound.
  • Page 15 www.orphancameras.com 1. Slide the Flash Switch in the direction of the arrow. 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.

  • Page 16: Daylight Flash Photography

    35FA Super 35FA II 1- 3m (3.3- 10ft.) 1 - 4.2m (3.3 - 14ft) 1.2 - 3.4m (3.9 - 11ft) 1 - 6m (3.3 - 20ft) 1.2 - 4.8m (3.9 - 16ft) 1.5 - 6.4m (5 - 21ft) 1.5 - 6m (5 - 20ft) 1000 2 - 11m (6.6 - 36ft)
  • Page 17 www.orphancameras.com SELF-TIMER 1. Place the camera on a tripod or other firm support. 2. After you check the exposure and adjust the focus simply slide the Self-Timer Switch in the direction of the arrow and withdraw your finger (Fig. 24). The picture will be taken in approximately 10 seconds.

  • Page 18: Care Of The Camera

    CARE OF THE CAMERA 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.

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