switch is activated while the dust cover is fully
opened.
Battery Check: Built-in Green LED4.butkus.org
Slow Shutter Speed Warning: Built-in Red LED
Accessory: Chinon Dedicated Auto Flash S-120
Power Source: Two 1.5V Alkaline batteries (LR 44, A 76) or Two
1.5V Silver Oxide batteries (SR44, G 13, S76) 4www.butkus.org
Dimensions: 105 (L) X 63 (H) X 33 (W) mm (4.13" X 2.48" X 1.29")-When
dust cover is closed
Weight: 220 grams (8.8 oz.)
SPECIFICATIONS OF CHINON AUTO S-120
Type: Automatic Electronic Flash dedicated for Chinon Bellami
Camera
Guide Number: 12 (ASA 100, Meters), or 39 (ASA 100,Feet)
Applicable ASA Film Speeds: ASA 100 and 400. Film speed is automatically
set when the ASA film speed dial is set to these positions.
Flash Mode Selector: Switch for Auto Flash Daylight Sync. and
Off positions.
F Stop for Auto Flash: F/4 (ASA 100, 400). F stop is automatically
set to F/4 by the auto flash.
Auto Operation: 1-3 m (3.28 - 9.84 ft.)—ASA 100 1.7 - 6 m (5.58-19.68
ft.)—ASA 400
Illumination Angle: Picture area of 35 mm focal length lens
Number of Flashes: Approximately 120 with AA size Alkaline battery
Recycling Time: Approximately 10 seconds with AA size Alkaline
battery
Power Source: One 1.5V AA size Alkaline battery 4www.butkus.org
Dimension: 60 (H) X 44 (W) X 33 (D) mm (2.36" X 1.73" X 1.30")
Weight: 60 grams (2.1 oz.) without battery
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of Chinon Photography!! Your Chinon Bellami is
one of the most advanced ultra compact 35 mm cameras with attractive features
available today. Some outstanding features include, mini size, lightweight,
retractable lens system, electromagnetic programmed EE shutter, Cds automatic
exposure system, a sharp 35 mm F/2.8 all glass 4 element lens, dedicated
auto flash provision and many more.
The Chinon Bellami employs the latest state of-the-art electronics which
will ensure carefree operation every time.
In order to take full advantage of the features of your Chinon Bellami,
please read the instruction manuals carefully so as to totally familiarize
yourself with the camera before actually starting to take pictures.
We thank you for choosing Chinon quality products and we wish you years
of satisfaction and enjoyment.
RETRACTABLE LENS SYSTEM (Figures
are at end of page)
The lens of your Bellami camera is retractable. In order to extend the
lens to take a picture, turn the film advance lever completely until it
stops. The dust cover will open and the lens will be set to the picture
taking position (Fig. I ). To close the dust cover and return the lens
to the protected position, push the film advance lever to the original
position (Fig. 2).
Opening the dust cover fully switches the camera power ON and all camera
functions are operational. Closing the dust cover switches the power OFF
and all camera functions are deactivated.
NOTE: *Make sure that the dust cover is fully opened when you take a
picture.
**When your camera is not used or carried with you, close the dust
cover to protect the lens from dust or foreign objects, and to avoid accidental
shutter release.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Slide the battery compartment cover along the arrow mark designation
with your finger to open the battery compartment cover (Fig. 3).
2. Place two 1.5V alkaline batteries or silver oxide batteries (Fig.
4).
3. Replace the battery compartment cover until a click sound can be
heard (Fig. 5).
NOTE: *Clean the batteries with a dry cloth or paper tissue before inserting.
** Be sure that batteries are inserted correctly, i.e. check polarity.
*** The shutter will operate only when batteries are correctly inserted
and not exhausted.
*** Use the following 1.5V alkaline batteries: LR44, A-76 or equivalent.
Use the following silver oxide
batteries: G-13, SR44, EXP-76, MS-76 or equivalent.
BATTERY TESTING
Test the batteries when:
— new batteries
are installed
— the camera has not been used for a long period of time
— the camera is being used continuously for many hours
To test the batteries, press the shutter release button slightly while
the dust cover is fully opened and the lens is in the ready position. If
the batteries are in good condition, the green LED located at the top of
the camera will illuminate (Fig. 6).
If the LED fails to illuminate, the batteries are too weak and need
to be replaced, or they are incorrectly inserted.
NOTE: The batteries will last about one year and must be replaced
with two 1.5V alkaline or silver oxide batteries.
FILM LOADING
Your Chinon Bellami camera can be used with the most popular 35 mm films
available today.
1. Pull up the film rewind knob until the camera back pops open (Fig.
7).
2. Then, insert a film cartridge into the film chamber with the protruding
end facing the bottom of the camera (Fig. 8).
3. Push in the film rewind knob and slightly turn the knob in either
direction until it catches the film cartridge spool.
4. Insert the trimmed end of the film into a slot of the multi-slotted
take-up spool.
5. Rotate the take up spool with your thumb to advance the film until
the sprockets engage with the upper and lower perforations of the film
(Fig. 9).
6. Close the camera back firmly until it locks with a click (Fig. 10).
7. Turn the film rewind knob gently until the film slack is taken up
and the rewind knob stops turning freely. Do not force or further rewind
the film.
8. Advance the film and release the shutter three times (Fig. 11 ).
The rewind knob should rotate counterclockwise when the film is advanced,
and the " I " marking should appear in the frame counter window. (Fig.
12).
ASA/DIN SETTING
Make sure the correct ASA/DIN film speed is set in the camera to correspond
with the ASA/ DIN film speed indicated on the film box. Turn the ASA/DIN
film speed dial to select the appropriate ASA/DIN Speed in the ASA/DIN
Speed window on the top of the camera (Fig.13)
* In the event you are using a film with an ASA/DIN speed not indexed
in the film speed window, you should select the appropriate ASA setting
according to the following table:4.butkus.org
* For proper exposure, the ASA/DIN dial must be set on an indicated
ASA setting (25, 50, 100, 200 or 400) and not in between.
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CAMERAS
|
25 |
50 |
100 |
200 |
400 |
|
ASA
|
20 25 32
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40 50 64
|
80 100 125
|
160 200 250
|
320 400 500
|
|
DIN
|
14 15 16
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17 18 19
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20 21 22
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23 24 25
|
26 27 28
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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SYSTEM
Your Chinon Bellami is equipped with a Cds automatic exposure system
which will control the exposure level automatically for any picture taking
situation.
NOTE: Do not obstruct the Cds Automatic Electric Eye so as to always
ensure correct exposure
(Fig. 14).
FOCUSING At first, estimate or measure
the camera-to subject distance and rotate the focusing ring to the appropriate
distance (Fig. 15). The following table shows the camera-to-subject distance
that the focusing ring represents:
|
METER
|
1
|
1.5
|
2
|
3
|
5
|
(infinity)
|
|
FEET
|
3.5
|
5
|
7
|
10
|
20
|
(infinity)
|
* Safety Focusing: Under sufficient lighting conditions,
i.e., when you are taking pictures outdoors, the need for focusing is virtually
eliminated. All you have to do is set the focusing ring to the "3M" green
marking
* Depth of Field:
|
METER
|
1
|
1.5
|
2
|
3
|
5
|
(infinity)
|
|
FEET
|
3.5
|
5
|
7
|
10
|
20
|
(infinity)
|
|
Sunny day, seaside
|
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
* |
|
Sunny day, scenery or
portrait
|
|
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
|
SHUTTER RELEASE
Your Bellami is equipped with a SEIKO programmed electronic shutter
which automatically determines the best combinations of the shutter speed
and aperture value for a given lighting situation. First be sure to hold
the camera steady and press the shutter release button halfway. If the
slow shutter speed warning LED located on the viewfinder frame illuminates
(Fig. 17), hold the camera as steadily as possible to prevent camera movement
and blurred picture. Keep the shutter release button depressed until the
warning LED turns off. Use of a tripod or flash is highly recommended.
If the warning LED does not illuminate, press the shutter release button
completely since the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 sec.
NOTE: Be sure not to block the lens, electric eye, flash window or
auto-flash sensor when releasing the shutter.
UNLOADING EXPOSED FILM
When the film in the camera is fully exposed, the film advance lever
will stop. Do not attempt to force the lever any further. Rewind the film
and replace it with a new film.
1. Close the dust cover and push in the rewind button at the bottom
of the camera (Fig. 18).
2. Unfold the rewind crank of the rewind knob and turn the rewind crank
clockwise (Fig. 19). 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.
3. Pull up the rewind knob to open the camera back (Fig. 20). When the
camera back is opened, the frame counter will automatically reset to the
"S" position. The rewind button on the bottom of the camera will pop out
upon the next advancement of the film advance lever.
NOTE: Do not take the film out of your camera in bright sunlight.
Your exposed film should be processed without delay.
CHINON DEDICATED FLASH SYSTEM
A specially designed and developed automatic flash unit Chinon S-120
is available for your Chinon Bellami camera as an optional accessory. This
highly advanced dedicated flash system permits carefree flash photography.
1. Install one AA size alkaline battery according to the polarity
indicated in the battery compartment (Fig. 21).
2. Connect the flash unit to the camera (Fig. 22-A). Insert the retaining
screw into the flash retaining socket on the side of the camera. Turn the
flash locking dial until the unit is secured. (Fig. 22-B).
3. Set the ASA/DIN film speed in the camera to ASA 100 or 400 (Fig.
23). The flash unit will be automatically set by the camera.
Set the flash mode selector to the "ON" position (Fig. 24). If used in
daylight, set the flash to the "DAYLIGHT SYNC" position.Make sure that the flash ready light on the flash unit is illuminated
(Fig. 25). The flash ready light on the viewfinder frame will also flash
when the shutter release button is partially depressed signaling the flash
is fully recycled and ready to take a picture (Fig. 26). The flash ready
light usually illuminates a few seconds after the flash is switched to
the "ON" position and when the battery is fresh.4.butkus.org
Adjust the focus to the desired distance and depress the shutter release
button (Fig. 27). 7. Return the flash mode selector to the "OFF" position
(Fig. 28).
NOTE: Be sure that your finger does not cover the flash or light
meters.
A. Automatic ASA/DIN Setting
When the ASA/DIN film speed is set to ASA 100 (DIN 21) or ASA 400 (DIN
27), the flash unit is automatically synchronized. If the ASA/DIN film
speed of the film to be used, is close to ASA 100 or ASA 400, use the nearest
setting, referring to the following table:
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SETTING
|
100
|
400
|
|
ASA
|
80 100 125
|
320 400 500
|
|
DIN
|
20 21 22
|
26 27 28
|
B. Adjustable Flash Range ("ON" position)
The flash system is compatible with major ASA/DIN film speeds available.
The flash System will automatically compensate to the indexed film speed.
If you want to take a picture of the subject which is more than 3M (10
ft.) from your camera, use a high speed ASA/DIN film. The following table
shows the effective range of the flash system.
|
ASA
|
100
|
400
|
|
METER
|
1 - 3
|
1.7 - 6
|
|
Feet
|
3.3 - 10
|
5.6 - 20
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C. Daylight Flash Photography
("DAYLIGHT SYNC" Position)
If the main subject has less light falling on it than the surrounding
area and background, such as backlight situations or when the subject is
beside a sunny window in an interior, under exposure of the main subject
will result. In such situations, it is recommended to use the auto flash
for the photograph even in daylight situations (Fig. 29 & 30). For
best results, with outdoor "Fill-in flash", the flash unit should be employed
within the following range:
1M - 3M (3.3 - 10 ft.) . . . Outdoors on sunny days (ASA 1 00)
1M - 5M (3.3 - 16 ft.) . Outdoors on cloudy days or indoors besides
a sunny window (ASA 100)
D. Flash Ready Light
The flash ready light of the flash unit will illuminate when it is ready
to fire. Plus, the flash ready light (LED) on the viewfinder frame of the
camera will also flash when the shutter release button is partially depressed
signaling the flash is ready.4.butkus.org
Note: The flash ready light on the camera will not flash signaling
when the flash is set to
the "DAYLIGHT SYNC" position and it is under exposure.
CARE OF THE CAMERA
You Chinon Bellami camera is a precision instrument. When used with care, it will provide you years of trouble-free service. Protect your
camera from dirt, rain, dampness or excessive heat. Avoid touching
the lens. To clean the lens wipe it gently with a soft lintless cloth
or tissue. Do not use eyeglass tissue as it may damage the lens coating.
If service should be necessary, contact your Chinon dealer or an authorized
Chinon Service station.
* When you are finished taking photographs, it is recommended to close the dust cover of
your camera completely so as to prevent battery
drain.
, M. Butkus,
NJ.
