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CHINON SPLASH
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posted 12-8-'02
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- Page 1 On line manual posted 12-8-'02 This manual can be used as a reference for many Chinon "Auto" cameras If the images are too small, I may have larger, almost identical images, from the CE-4 camera page. This is the full text and images from the manual.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Nomenclature . 2 Waterproof Photography 26 Specifications 6 Auto-Focus Shooting 30 Simplified Guide for Using Your Camera 10 Focus Lock System 34 Installing the Batteries 12 Film Rewinding Battery Testing 14 Flash Photography 38 Automatic Film Speed Setting 16 Attach Neckstrap 42 Automatic Film Loading 16 Care of the Camera 43... -
Page 3: Specifications
11 Waterproof seal 12. Film rewind shaft 13. Frame counter 14. Viewfinder eyepiece 15. Flash ready indicator 16. Take-up spool 17. Back cover 18.Film pressure plate 19. Film type window 20. Battery cap 21. Film chamber 22. Automatic film speed setting contacts 23. - Page 4 LENS: 35 mm F3.9, 3 elements in 3 groups. VIEWFINDER: Albada type bright frame with AF frame, parallax marks, AF lock indication LED (green) and under exposure warning/battery check LED (red). SHUTTER: Programmed electronic shutter; 1/90 sec. - 1/410 sec., mechanical release, shutter locks when the power/flash switch lever is in the OFF position.
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Page 5: Simplified Guide For Using Your Camera
SIMPLIFIED GUIDE FOR USING YOUR CAMERA 1. Installing Batteries (Fig. A) 2. Set the Power/Flash switch lever to the ON position (Fig. B) 3. Automatic Film Loading (Release shutter 3 times) (Fig. C) 5. Release the Shutter (Fig. E) 4. Be Sure to Direct AF Frame at Your Subject (Fig. D) 6. -
Page 6: Installing The Batteries
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES NOTE: * If you do not intend to use your camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a dry location. This will prevent the possibility of battery leakage and damage to your camera. Do not use Ni- Cad batteries. -
Page 7: Automatic Film Speed Setting
AUTOMATIC FILM SPEED SETTING The film speed is automatically set when using a DX-coded film of ISO 100/21° - 1000/31 Non-DX films will be set to ISO 100/21° (Fig. 6). AUTOMATIC FILM LOADING Always load and unload your camera in subdued light, and never in direct sunlight. - Page 8 2. Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber (Fig. 8). 3. Align the trimmed end of the film on the take-up spool with the yellow film tip mark. When loading film, make sure that the film lies flat between the film guides. Engage the perforation of the film with the teeth of the sprocket (Fig.
- Page 9 4. Set to the Power/Flash Switch Lever to ON position and release the shutter button three times until the figure 1" appears in the frame counter (Fig. 11). The camera is now properly loaded. NOTE: * If the film counter does not function, the film is not properly advancing.
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Page 10: Holding The Camera
HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly in both hands with at least one elbow at your side to ensure camera steadiness when taking a picture. VIEWFINDER (1) Bright line frame (2) Parallax marks (3) Auto-focus frame (4) AF indication LED (green) (5) Under exposure warning! Battery check LED (red) -
Page 11: Waterproof Photography
WATER PROOF PHOTOGRAPHY Your SPLASH AF camera is designed to be water- resistant. It can safely be washed with water. You can use it anywhere, even on a rainy day or at the beach. Do not intend to use it under water. -
Page 12: Auto-Focus Shooting
AUTO-FOCUS SHOOTING 1. Look through the viewfinder and compose the picture so that the main subject is placed in the auto focus frame (3). 2. Gently press the shutter release button halfway. The camera automatically focuses and the AF signal (green) will light. -
Page 13: Focus Lock System
FOCUS LOCK SYSTEM This feature may be used to eliminate tricky focusing situations such as when the main subject is 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 partially depress the shutter release button. -
Page 14: Flash Photography
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Switch to flash photography if the under-exposure warning LED lights up while pressing the shutter release button halfway (Fig. 18). 1. Set the Power/Flash Switch Lever to the position to turn on the flash. 2. Make sure that the Flash Ready Indicator is illuminated before taking a picture (Fig. -
Page 15: Care Of The Camera
ATTACH NECK STRAP CARE OF THE CAMERA Your 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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