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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the exciting world of CHINON photography! Your Chinon CP-6 camera is the most sophisticated 35mm SLR available from CHINON. The CP-6 is the world's first two-stage programmed AE camera aperture priority AE and full manual control. The two-stage programmed AE allows you to shoot fast moving or slow moving subjects to allow maximum versatility with your creative photographic needs. Employing a full information electronic viewfinder with variable intensity LED's, the CP-5 program camera is extremely easy to operate even under the most adverse lighting conditions. Your CP-5 program camera is designed with built-in electronic auto focus contacts that will permit automatic AF operation when used with the optional Chinon 35-70mm AF lens. Total unmanned automatic operation is also possible when further used with the optional Chinon power winders and wireless remote control unit.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Nomenclature ..... 4 Specifications ..... 8 Shoulder strap instructions ..... 16 Lens mounting ..... 16 Battery installation ..... 18 Battery testing ..... 20 Film loading ..... 22 Frame counter ..... 26 Film advancement ..... 26 ISO/ASA setting ..... 28 Basic Operations: I. Focusing ..... 30 II. Programmed AE (Auto-Exposure) mode ..... 32 III. Shutter release and release lock ..... 36 IV. Unloading exposed film ..... 38 V. Self-timer/Audible signal on-off switch ..... 40 Vl. Flash photography ..... 44

For Advanced Use: I. Multi-mode Metering ..... 48 II. Exposure Memory III.  Two Stage Program AE IV. Taking pictures in A mode ..... 52 V. Taking a picture in M mode ..... 56 VII. Exposure compensation ..... 66 VIIl. Time exposure ..... 68 VIII. Multiple exposure ..... 70 lX. Depth of field ..... 72 System Operation: I. Direct focusing system ..... 74 II. Remote control system ..... 78 III. Data back system ..... 78 IV. Auto winder system ..... 80 V. Flash system ..... 82 Vl. Multi-sound system ..... 84 Optional Accessories ..... 88

NOMENCLATURE

1. Manual shutter speed select button /Exposure memory button 2. Metering mode select lever 3. Shutter release button 4. Exposure mode select dial 5. Film advance lever4.butkus.org 6. Film counter window 7. Multi exposure lever

8. Self timer LED 9. Shoulder strap eyelet 10. AF electronic contacts 11. Self timer / Audible signal on-off switch 12. Power grip attachment screw 13.  Lens lock release lever 14. Power grip (battery compartment)

15. Accessory shoe (hot shoe) 16. Film rewind knob and back opening knob 17. Film speed dial (ISO/ASA) 18. F-stop window

19. Aperture ring 20. Depth of field scale 21. X-sync socket 22. Focusing ring

23. Viewfinder eyepiece 24. Metal focal plane shutter 25. Film chamber 26. Film rail 27. Film guide rail 28. Power source contact 29. Power winder electronic contacts 30. Tripod socket

31. Sprocket teeth 32. Multi-slotted needle 33. Camera back 34. Film pressure plate 35. Power winder coupler 36. Auto Date electronic contacts 37. Rewind button

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS:

Type: 35mm automatic compact SLR camera with TTL full aperture selectable multi-mode metering (Center Weighted AVERAGE Metering, SPOT Metering and SPOT-AVERAGE metering), twin program AE (instant stop-down re-metering), Aperture priority AE, and manual exposure system.4.butkus.org

Picture format: 24 x 36mm

Lens Mount: CHINON universal bayonet mount (K, KA, RK mount compatible) with built-in CHINON AF lens contacts.

Mirror: Quick return mirror with sub mirror.

Shutter: Electromagnetically controlled focal plane shutter, stepless speeds from 8 sec to 1/1000 sec on automatic maximum operation time at AE (A, P1 or P2 mode) is 30 seconds, 14 speeds from 8 to 1/1000 sec on manual exposure. Electronically controlled automatic and manual exposure.

Shutter Release: Electromagnetic type shutter release with safety lock and provision for cable release.

Viewfinder: Fixed eyelevel pentaprism (silver-coated) central split image with micro prism collar, 18 digital LED's indicate shutter speeds (green), over/under exposure (red), and program AE (green), Aperture visible in viewfinder (optical type).

Viewfinder magnification: 0.87X at infinity with standard 50mm lens.

Viewfinder visibility: 92%

Auto Focus Type: Built-in AF contacts for CHINON AF lens, activated by shutter release.

In-Focus Trigger: shutter will not be released unless the optional AF lens is in focus.

Exposure Meter: TTL full aperture AVERAGE metering and SPOT metering plus capability of measuring light in accordance with the averaged reading of SPOT and center weighted AVERAGE metering (SPOT-AVERAGE) employing two silicon blue cells.

Exposure Range: at F1.4 50mm, ISO 100.

Center weighted average metering - EV + 1 (F1.4, 1 sec.) to EV + 19 (F22, 1/1000 sec.)

Spot metering - EV + 3(F1.4, 1/4 sec.) to EV + 19 (F22, 1/1000 sec.)

Exposure Compensation: Built-in exposure memory lock system with audible signal activated by halfway depression on shutter release button at SPOT, and by "M' button at AVERAGE metering (Aperture priority AE mode only)

ISO Range: ISO 25-3200 with 1/3EV segment (for DX coded film)

Exposure Compensation: +2EV to -2EV 

Programmed AE mode: Two stages available.

P1: The programmed AE designed for fast moving object.  Lens aperture stays open up to the shutter speed of 1/60 sec. Between 1/60 -1/1000 sec., the aperture varies in accordance with the programmed shutter speed.

P2: The Programmed AE designed for slow moving objects depth-of-field well considered AE character. Lens aperture stays full open up to the shutter speed of 1/8 sec. At faster than 1/8 sec., the aperture varies in accordance with the programmed shutter speed.

Programmed AE signal: Built-in with flashing "P" LED when the aperture is set within 4 stops from full aperture opening. Beyond 4 stops from full aperture opening, "P" LED will remain "ON" at program AE mode.

Manual Shutter Speed selector: One-touch activation type by pressing the shutter release button halfway. Also serves as Exposure Memory button at A mode. Depressing the "M" button, shutter speed starts from 1/125 sec. and goes up with LED indication. Depressing both "M" button and shutter release button, shutter speed goes down from 1/125 sec. A with LED indication in viewfinder. 
S.C.S. (Shutter speed Change Signal): Built-in with audible buzzer signal along with manual shutter speed change.

M.E.S.: (Manual Exposure Signal): Built-in with audible buzzer signal when the proper exposure is achieved by turning aperture ring.

Camera Shake, over/under warning: shutter speed slower than 1/30 sec., under/over warning with double audible signal.

Film Advance: Single stroke in an arc of 130° with 25° stand off. Motorized film advance with optional power winder.

Film Loading: Multi-slotted needle type 

Film Rewind: By depressing the rewind button and cranking the rewind lever.

Film Counter: Automatically indicates number of exposure and resets to "S" when the camera back is opened.

Multiple Exposure: Built-in switch which disengages film advance and film counter.

Self timer: Electronically controlled at 10 sec. with flashing red LED and audible buzzer signal.

"B" (Bulb) Timer Signal: Built-in with variable audible buzzer signals.

Accessory Shoe: Hot shoe type with "X" sync and a contact for CHINON dedicated flash.

"X" Synchronization: "X" flash sync at 1/100 sec.4.butkus.org

Slow Synchronization: 1/60 see or slower at manual

Special Contacts for CHINON AF lens: Built-in

Special Contact for CHINON Auto Date: Built-in

Power Source: 3 x 1 .5V "AAA" (AM-4) 4www.butkus.org

Power Hold System: 30 sec. at manual exposure mode

Battery Check: Built-in with digital LED indicator

Accessories: Chinon power winders, Dedicated flashes, Info Back-2 data imprinting unit, Auto Date data imprinting unit, Super multi-coated lenses, AF lenses, Deluxe carrying cases and many more.

Dimensions: 136 (W) x 88 (H) x 51 (D) mm. (5.35" x 3.46" x 2.01") Weight: 520g (18.34 oz)

SHOULDER STRAP INSTRUCTIONS

Place the end of the shoulder strap through the retaining ring connected to the camera body lug. Fold the shoulder strap over the retaining ring. Place the ends of the strap through the plastic retainer. Pull tight to secure. Follow the same procedure for the other side of the camera (Fig. 1, 2).

LENS MOUNTING

Your CHINON CP-5 program is equipped with a CHINON "K" bayonet mount which accepts all interchangeable lenses with the "K" bayonet mount. To attach the lens, match the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on the lens (Fig. 3).

Then insert the lens into the camera body and turn it clockwise until the lens locks with a click. To remove the lens from the camera body, depress the lens lock release lever, turn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will Do, and lift it up from the body (Fig. 4)

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Turn counterclockwise the screw on the side of the power grip to remove the power grip from the camera body (Fig. 5). 2. Place three 1.5V "AAA" alkaline bakeries (LR-03, AM-4) in the power grip (Fig. 6). 3. Attach the power grip to the camera body by turning the screw clockwise to secure it.

NOTE:

1. Set the "exposure mode select dial" to the "P" position (Fig. 7). 2. Look through the viewfinder and depress the shutter release button halfway down to confirm at least one of LED indicators in the viewfinder illuminates (Fig. 8). 3. When nothing illuminates, replace the batteries with a fresh set or check to ensure the batteries are correctly installed.

FILM LOADING

Pull up on the film rewind knob until the camera back pops open (Fig. 9). Then insert a film cartridge into the film chamber with the protruding end of the cartridge positioned to the bottom of the camera. Push down the film rewind knob and slightly turn the knob in either direction until it "seats" properly into the film cartridge spool (Fig. 10).

Insert the trimmed end of the film into a slot of the multi-slot needle (Fig. 11). Turn the exposure mode select dial to "M" or "X" setting and advance the film while holding the film lightly down on to the transport sprockets.

Release the shutter if necessary and advance the film until the sprockets engage with the upper and lower perforations of the film (Fig. 12). Then close the camera back firmly until it locks with a click. Now turn the film rewind knob gently until all the slack is taken up and the rewind knob stops.

Do not force or further rewind the film (Fig. 13) Advance the film and release the shutter three times (Fig. 14). The rewind knob should rotate counterclockwise as the film is advanced and the "1 " marking should appear in the frame counter window (Fig. 15).

Turn the exposure mode select dial to the desired position. A convenient memo holder is provided on the back of your camera. Whenever you load new film, just cut off the top of the film box and put it in the memo holder as a reminder (Fig. 16).

Your CHINON ,CP-6 program is equipped with a frame counter which displays the number of exposures made and resets automatically upon opening the camera back. At the very beginning, the counter shows "S" indicating the start of the picture taking process. When a film is loaded according to the procedure previously described the counter displays "1" indicating that the camera is ready for the first exposure. Every time the film advance lever is turned, the counter will proceed one stop forward. The number 24 and 36 are colored in orange to warn the end of commonly used  films (Fig. 17)4.butkus.org

FILM ADVANCEMENT

When the film end is reached, the film advance lever may stop before the lever is fully turned. Do not force the lever. Stop winding at once and rewind the film. Refer to "UNLOADING EXPOSED FILM."

ISO/ASA SETTING

The film speed dial located on top of the camera is coupled directly to the internal exposure control circuitry and the correct exposure factor for the film is automatically set by aligning the ISO/ASA number of the film you are using with the index mark on the camera body (Fig. 18). The ISO/ASA number of the film is printed on the film box or in the instruction sheet packed with the film. Pull out the film speed dial and turn the dial to align the appropriate ISO/ASA number with the green index mark. Be sure to check the ISO/ASA number whenever you put new film into the camera.