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CHINON SPLASH, Online Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS  

Nomenclature . 2  

Specifications   6  

Simplified Guide for Using Your Camera   10  

Installing the Batteries   12  

Battery Testing   14  

Automatic Film Speed Setting   16  

Automatic Film Loading   16  

Holding the Camera   22  

Viewfinder   24  

Waterproof Photography   26  

Auto-Focus Shooting   30  

Focus Lock System   34  

Film Rewinding     36  

Flash Photography   38  

Attach Neckstrap   42  

Care of the Camera   43  

  

  

 

NOMENCLATURE

  

1. Strap eyelet  

2. Film door closure  

3. Shutter release 
button  

4. Autofocus window  

5. Viewfinder  

6. Flash  

7. Fixed waterproof 
and protective lens 
cover  

8. Lens

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9. Exposure metering 
window  

10. Power/Flash switch 
lever  

  

Summary of Contents for SPLASH

Page 1: ...ted without the expressed permission of the producer I have no connection with Chinon Co Japan 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 me 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 help me to continue to host this sit...

Page 2: ...Camera 22 Viewfinder 24 Waterproof Photography 26 Auto Focus Shooting 30 Focus Lock System 34 Film Rewinding 36 Flash Photography 38 Attach Neckstrap 42 Care of the Camera 43 NOMENCLATURE 1 Strap eyelet 2 Film door closure 3 Shutter release button 4 Autofocus window 5 Viewfinder 6 Flash 7 Fixed waterproof and protective lens cover 8 Lenswww 4 butkus org 9 Exposure metering window 10 Power Flash sw...

Page 3: ... cover 18 Film pressure plate 19 Film type window 20 Battery cap 21 Film chamber 22 Automatic film speed setting contacts 23 Film guide 24 Tripod screw 25 Rewind switch lever 26 Sprocket 27 Film tip mark SPECIFICATIONS TYPE Weatherproof dust and sand resistant fully automatic 35 mm compact autofocus camera PICTURE FORMAT 24x36 mm ...

Page 4: ...nity www 4 butkus org FILM LOADING Auto loading system with built in motor FILM WIND Automatic power winder for single frame advance FILM REWIND Automatic power rewinding rewind actuated with rewind switch lever AUTO REWIND STOP Film rewinding automatically stops upon completion EXPOSURE COUNTER Indicates number of exposed frames and returns frame by frame while rewinding and resets to S when came...

Page 5: ... 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 4 Be Sure to Direct AF Frame at Your Subject Fig D 5 Release the Shutter Fig E 6 Automatic Film Rewind Fig F 7 Remove the Exposed Film Fig G ...

Page 6: ...teries at the same time when the batteries are too weak to operate the camera When replacing the batteries make sure they are not wet If so wipe it with cloth before use www 4 butkus org BATTERY TESTING 1 Set the Power Flash Switch Lever to the ON position Fig 3 2 Cover the exposure metering window with your hand and press the shutter release button halfway Fig 4 3 Make sure the under exposure war...

Page 7: ...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 1 Slide the film door closure latch in the direction of the arrow and lift up the closure as illustrated to open the back cover Fig 7 www 4 butkus org ...

Page 8: ... 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 9 Close the back cover as illustrated Fig 10 ...

Page 9: ...ow properly loaded NOTE If the film counter does not function the film is not properly advancing Open the back cover and re load the camera When inserting film cartridge make sure they are not wet If so wipe it with cloth before use 4 Cartridge Window This camera is equipped with a convenient Cartridge Window so that you can check what type of film is in use Fig 12 ...

Page 10: ...y 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: ...f Seal 1 Make sure the waterproof rubber seal inside is not partly or wholly removed 2 Make sure there is no sand or foreign material on or around the waterproof seal NOTE When replacing batteries and or inserting a film cartridge make sure that they are not wet If so wipe with cloth before use When the lens cover or autofocus window is covered with waterdrops or dirt wipe them clean with a soft c...

Page 12: ...nd top right corners of the viewfinder Compose the photograph within the imaginary zone extending from the corner of the parallax marks Fig 13 NOTE When a subject is positioned closer than 1 3 meters 4 26 feet the pictures will not be in focus 4 Press the shutter release button all the way If the underexposure warning LED 5 lights up use the built in flash Fig 14 See FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE The fol...

Page 13: ...re Fig 15 This focus lock feature can be cancelled by removing your finger from the release button NOTE When auto rewinding takes a long time to complete replace the batteries with a fresh set FILM REWIND When the film in the camera is fully exposed the motor stops and shutter release is blocked Start rewinding at once 1 Slide the Rewind Switch Lever in the direction of the arrow to rewind the fil...

Page 14: ...s illuminated before taking a picture Fig 19 3 When the flash is no longer required be sure to slide back the lever to the ON or OFF position Fig 20 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 If such situations use the flash even in daylight NOTE If you release the shutter before...

Page 15: ...essive heat Avoid touching the lens To clean the lens wipe it gently with a soft lintless cloth or tissue Do not use eyeglass tissues as they might damage the lens coating Do not disassemble and touch the inside of the camera as possible high voltage in the flash circuitry can be dangerous Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications without prior notice ...

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