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two 1.5V silver oxide batteries (SR44. S76, G-13). 

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Battery Test: Built-in with LED indicator. 

Accessories: Multi-coated lenses, Auto electronic flashes, carrying case, and many more. 

Body Dimensions: 135.5 (W) x 86.0 (H) x 50.5 (D) mm. (5.33" x 3.78" x 1.99"). 

Body Weight; 455 grams (16.05 oz). 

Outline Procedure of Shooting

 

1. Install the batteries.

2. Load the camera.

3. Set ASA film speed.

4. Set either the shutter speed or the lens opening 
according to your photographic requirements

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Page 1: ...to main on line manual page If you find this manual useful how about a donation of 3 to M Butkus 29 Lake Ave High Bridge NJ 08829 1701 and send your e mail address so I can thank you Most other places would charge you 7 50 for a electronic copy or 18 00 for a hard to read Xerox copy This will allow me to continue to buy new manuals and pay their shipping costs It ll make you feel better won t it I...

Page 2: ...dial 6 Film speed window ASA DIN 7 Hot Shoe 8 Film rewind knob back cover opener 9 Self timer lever 10 Lens lock release lever 11 Aperture ring 12 Depth of field scale 13 Focusing ring 14 Film chamber 15 Exposure indicator LED s battery check lamp 16 Viewfinder eyepiece 17 Sprocket teeth 18 Take up spool www orphancamers com ...

Page 3: ...Exposure Meter TTL Center w eighted full aperture system employing one silicon blue photo cell 3 steps exposure indicator with 3 LEDs Exposure Range EV 2 F 1 9 sec to EV 18 F 16 1 lOOOsec ASA100 F 1 9 lens Meter ON OFF Switch Meter switch is activated when shutter release button is pressed meter remains on for several seconds after finger is lifted off release button ASA Range 25 1600 DIN 15 33 wi...

Page 4: ...tronic flashes carrying case and many more Body Dimensions 135 5 W x 86 0 H x 50 5 D mm 5 33 x 3 78 x 1 99 Body Weight 455 grams 16 05 oz Outline Procedure of Shooting 1 Install the batteries 2 Load the camera 3 Set ASA film speed 4 Set either the shutter speed or the lens opening according to your photographic requirements www orphancamers com ...

Page 5: ...4 S76 G 13 with the minus side facing upwards Fig 2 3 Replace the battery chamber cover by turning fully clockwise Fig 3 Note Clean the batteries with a dry cloth or paper before inserting and thereafter at regular intervals Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly i e check polarity The shutter will operate only when batteries are correctly installed and not exhausted Battery testing T...

Page 6: ...film Fig 7 7 Close the camera back firmly until it locks with a click 8 Turn the film rewind knob gently until the film slack is taken up and the rewind knob stops turning freely 9 Do not force or further rewind the film 10 Advance the film and release the shutter three times Fig 8 The rewind knob should rotate counterclockwise when the film is advanced and the 1 marking should appear in the frame...

Page 7: ...p and rotating the shutter speed dial to be appeared in the film speed window Be sure to check the ASA number whenever you put new film into the camera Fig 12 ASA DIN ASA DIN 25 15 400 27 50 18 800 30 100 21 1600 33 200 24 Shutter Speed Setting Rotate the shutter speed dial to the left or right to select a suitable shutter speed from the band of B 1 to 1 1000 sec Fig 13 Aperture Setting The apertu...

Page 8: ...mate the distance to the subject and set the lens focus ring to the appropriate setting Fig 18 Determining Correct Exposure Your Chinon DSL camera has a Through The Lens TTL exposure metering system Also called an open aperture measuring system To determine the correct exposure operate the film advance lever observing the subject through the viewfinder in the center of microprism area Depress the ...

Page 9: ...d turn the rewind crank clockwise Fig 21 You will feel friction as the film is rewound Suddenly when the film is rewound completely the friction decreases and the rewind crank will turn with ease Pull up the rewind knob to open the camera back Fig 22 When the camera back is opened the frame counter will automatically reset to the S position The rewind button on the button of the camera will pop ou...

Page 10: ...by the calculation table indicated on the flash unit Specially designed and developed automatic flash units are available for your Chinon DSL as optional accessories This highly carefree flash photography for you Look at advanced electronics flash system permits the following fantastic flash units by Chinon SPECIFICATIONS OF CHINON AUTO FLASHES Model Chinon Auto 5 180 Chinon Auto S 240 Chinon Auto...

Page 11: ...or 35mm lens 14 Power Source Two AA size batteries Four AA size batteries Four AA size batteries DC 3V DC 6V DC 6V 15 Open Flash Button Yes Yes Yes 16 Sync Jack Yes Yes Yes 17 Dimensions 51 x 69 x 82 mm 6B x 77 x 86 mm 66 x 133 X 77 mm 2 X23 X31 2 X3 X3 2 X6 x3 18 Weight 160 9 5 6 oz 210 9 7 4 oz 250 9 8 8 oz Depth of Field Depth of field designates the nearest and furthest limits of the area that...

Page 12: ...ote Do not depress the shutter release button since the self timer mechanism will not operate and the shutter will be released instantly Do not advance the film transport lever until the self timer operation completely stops Infra red Photography Your DSL camera accepts infra red film To use infra red film an extra focusing adjustment must be made After focusing note the figure that is adjacent to...

Page 13: ...sh S 180 Auto Flash S 240 Auto Flash S 280 Synchro eye for Flash Slave unit Deluxe Carrying Case Filter 49mm Skylite UV ND4X Y2 PL Rubber Eyepiece Eyepiece Adaptor 3 1 3 Rubber Lens hood Auto Extension Ring Bellows Mini Copy Stand Spare Ring for Mini Copy Stand Cable Release Adaptor 20 inch 13 inch Angle Finder Table Tripod Neck Strap 1 5V Alkaline Battery 2 pcs in one set 2 Clips Lens Cap Eyepiec...

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