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CHINON 35F-A Instruction And Illustrated Manual

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Chinon 35F-A
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Instruction and Illustrated manual
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  • Page 1 , M. Butkus, NJ. This page may not be sold or distributed without the expressed permission of the producer I have no connection with Chinon Co., Japan On-line camera manual library This is the full text and images from the manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications ......Nomenclature ......Installing the Batteries..... Loading the Camera....ASA/DIN Setting...... Viewfinder......Automatic Exposure System....Automatic Focusing System....Focus Lock System..Unloading the Film..Flash Photography......

  • Page 3: Nomenclature

    Film Counter: Automatically indicates number of exposures and resets to zero when the camera is opened. Film Rewind: Folding rapid crank type. Flash Unit: Built-in auto flash unit. Guide Number: 12 (ASA 100) 39 (ASA 100: ft.) Recycling Time: Approximately 7 sec. with alkaline batteries. Effective Flash Distance: 1.2 - 3.5 M (ASA 100) 3.2 - 10.7 ft.
  • Page 4 8. Shutter Release Lock 9. Film Counter 10. Strap Eyelet 11. ASA/DIN Film Speed Window 12. ASA/DIN Setting Ring 13. Lens 14. Cds Electric Eye 15. Strobo Switch 16. Take Up Spool 17. Sprocket 18. Film Chamber 24. Tripod Screw 19.

  • Page 5: Installing The Batteries

    INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1. Slide the battery compartment cover along the arrow mark designation with your finger to open the battery compartment cover located at the bottom of the camera (fig. 1). 2. Place two l.5V "AA" size batteries into the battery compartment so as to correspond with the positive ( + ) and negative (—) mark shown inside (fig.

  • Page 6: Asa/Din Setting

    3. Insert the beginning of the film into a slot in the take-up spool and engage the second perforation of the film with the teeth of the sprocket wheel. 4.. Place your thumb lightly over the film on the sprocket wheel and operate the film lever until the upper sprocket wheel engages the film perforations and the film is securely wrapped around the take-up spool (fig.

  • Page 7: Viewfinder

    All information necessary for perfectly composed and exposed pictures is indicated in the viewfinder and on the viewfinder frame. AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SYSTEM Your Chinon 35F-A camera is equipped with a Cds EE exposure system which will control the exposure level automatically for any picture taking situation. Low Light Level Warning When the low light level warning LED (red) illuminates on the viewfinder frame, it shows that the light level is too low for taking a proper picture.

  • Page 8: Focus Lock System

    NOTE: 35F-A has an automatic locking system which will lock the shutter release button when the battery power supply is insufficient. Replace the batteries when the shutter release button will not operate. The auto-focus system will not function with a subject of extremely low contrast or successive simple patterns such as a plain wall or leaves composed fully in the viewfinder.

  • Page 9: Flash Photography

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Your Chinon 35F-A camera has a built-in autoflash unit. The auto-focus system works even in semidarkness but not in total darkness. The autoflash can be utilized between 1.2m (3.2') and 3.5m 10.7') at ASA 100.

  • Page 10: Daylight Flash Photography

    (fig. 14, 15). CARE OF THE CAMERA Your Chinon 35F-A camera is a precision instrument. 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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