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Chinon

 

35FA Super / 35FA II

 

Auto Focus camera

 

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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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Summary of Contents for 35FA II

Page 1: ... use Pay Pal use the link below Use the above address for a check M O or cash Back to my main camera manual page 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...

Page 2: ...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 www orphancameras com ...

Page 3: ...ng 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 Film advance indicator 21 Under exposure warning Battery check LED 22 Film chamber www orphancameras com ...

Page 4: ...pindle 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 PICTURE FORMAT 24 x 36 mm www orphancameras com ...

Page 5: ...Super 1 M 3 3 ft to infinity 35FA 11 1 2 M 3 9 ft to infinity MINIMUM AF DISTANCE WARNING Built in with flashing minimum AF distance mark 35FA Super only FILM LOADING 35FA Super automatically loads film and advance to the start position when the shutter release button is depressed after the camera back is closed 35FA 11 Auto loading system by built in motor FILM WIND Automatic power winder for sin...

Page 6: ... cover Fig 4 NOTE All electrical circuitry is off when the lens cover is in the closed position Even in the closed position the power will not be off unless the winding or rewinding function is completed The shutter will not be released unless the lens cover is fully opened BATTERY TESTING 1 Cover the exposure metering window with your hand and press the shutter release button halfway Fig 5 2 Make...

Page 7: ...cated 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 1 Depress the knob located on the back cover downward to open the back cover Fig 10 www orphancameras com ...

Page 8: ...trimmed end of the film on the take up spool along with the arrow mark 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 www orphancameras com ...

Page 9: ... first picture 35FA II Open the lens cover then depress and release the shutter button two or three times until the figure 1 appears in the frame counter for the first picture Fig 15 www 4 butkus org NOTE The Film Advance Indicator blinks when the film is advancing properly Fig 16 If it does not blink reload the film Proper ways and improper ways to hold you camera www orphancameras com ...

Page 10: ...ol Marks 35FA Super only 1 Look through the viewfinder and compose the picture so that the main subject is placed in the auto focus frame 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 www orphancameras com ...

Page 11: ...of the parallax marks Fig 18 NOTE If the person mark blinks the subject is too close to be focused 4 Press the shutter release button all the way and lift your finger off the release button When the under exposure warning LED 5 lights up use flash NOTE The following subjects will not be properly auto focused www 4 butkus org Shiny subjects such as water surfaces or the exterior of a car body Subje...

Page 12: ...focusing situations such as the main subject 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 depress the shutter release button halfway Hold the shutter release button in the halfway position and recompose the subjects in the viewfinder then depress the shutter release button fully This focus lock system is cancela...

Page 13: ...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 www orphancameras com ...

Page 14: ...e manual rewind switch in the direction of the arrow Fig 20 When the batteries are weak film may not be automatically rewound In that case replace the batteries with new ones then use the manual rewind switch NOTE The camera will not operate if the manual rewind switch is activated when there is no film in the camera To operate the camera open the back cover to deactivate the rewind switch FLASH P...

Page 15: ...the lens cover NOTE Even if the flash ready indicator illuminates actual shutter release will only occur with a fresh set of batteries To check the strength of the batteries slightly press the shutter release button while covering the exposure meter window The batteries are OK if the under exposure warning LED blinks during this testing procedure If the under exposure warning LED does not blink th...

Page 16: ...se the shutter before the Flash Ready Indicator glows exposure will not be correct 3 Do not continuously press the shutter release button halfway while waiting for the flash ready indicator to illuminate since the flash will not charge DAYLIGHT FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY If the main subject has less light falling on it than the surrounding area and background underexposure of the main subject will result I...

Page 17: ...ort 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 You will notice the red LED Self www orphancameras com ...

Page 18: ...ter of the viewfinder and start the Self Timer then recompose your picture 4 When using with the flash make sure that the Flash Ready Indicator lights up before taking picture 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 ...

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