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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRE-SHOOTING PREPARATIONS
1. Attaching the carrying strap
5. Main switch
7. Film loading
4. Focusing
AUTOFOCUS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
(Focusing Modes)
1. Autofocusing
3. Manual focusing (Focusing aids)
(Exposure Modes)
1. Three stage programmed AE mode
2. Aperture priority AE mode (A mode)
3. Manual exposure mode (M mode)
5. AE lock
7. Automatic exposure bracketing
10. Interval timer
11. Electronic flash photography
Specifications of the Chinon CP-9AF
Type: Micro computer controlled fully motorized 35 mm AF SLR with multi auto exposure modes, TTL strobe AE system, LCD indicator for camera functions.
Type of film: 35 mm film cartridge.
Film format: 24x36 mm
Lens mount: C-AF mount (mount compatible with K, KA, KAF, RK mount lenses with certain restrictions on program AE mode usage).4.butkus.org
AF system: Phase differential detection with CCD line sensor.
Focusing modes: Single AF, Continuous AF, Catch-in-focus and Manual focusing with focus aid.
AF auxiliary light: Built-in emitting light, automatically activated in low light situations.
Mirror: Motorized large swing back quick return type half mirror.
Finder type: Fixed penta prism type.
Focusing screen: Ground glass with AF frame.
VF coverage: 92% horizontal and vertical.
VF magnification: 0.87x (50 mm at infinity setting).
Dioptric factor: - 1.0 dioptor
VF indications: 18 LEDs in three different colors: 1 /2000-1 /60 sec. (Green LED). 1 /30-1 sec. (Orange LED). 2-8 sec. (RED "down-arrow" LED). Blinking down-arrow LED for under exp. warning. Blinking 1/2000 LED for over exp. warning. "P" LED for Normal program. "PA" LED for Action program. "PC" LED for Creative program. Green "circle" LED lights up when in focus. Flash " "lighting bolt" " LED lights up when flash is fully charged.
LCD indications: Picture taking mode, Shutter speed, lSO speed, Film counter, Self-timer time, Bulb time, interval time, Battery check, F number, EV compensation value, Focusing modes, multiple exposure warning, end of film indicator, AEB indicator.
Shutter: Electromagnetically Shutter speed: Stepless shutter speeds from 8- 1/2000 sec. for
AE modes and 15 steps from 8- 1/2000 sec. in manual plus B. Long time exposure for AE modes is 15 sec.
Strobe mode: 2 modes: TTL strobe mode and FM mode.
Strobe control: TTL direct metering auto adjusting strobe system
for AF-S280 flash and CPU controlled flash-matric for AF-S120 flash.4.butkus.org
Strobe sync.: X sync., with hot shoe is 1/60-1/100 sec. (depends
on the light value).
Slow sync.: Possible in Manual exposure mode (1 /60 sec. or slower).
Self-timer: Electronically controlled, 10 seconds. Self-timer
operation up to 90 min. LED indication and LCD panel indicator (subtracted type). Cancellation possible.
Exposure modes: Normal program AE, Action program AE, Creative
program AE, Aperture priority AE, Auto exposure bracketing AE, Manual exposure and Bulb time exposure, flashmatic and
TTL flash.
Type of metering: TTL full aperture center weighted average metering
for non-flash photography. TTL direct metering for flash photography.
Photocell: 2x S.P.D. (Silicon Photo Diode).
EV range: EV+1 to EV+20 (F1.4/50 mm, ISO 100)
ISO range: ISO 25-lSO 5000 in 1/3 increments. Automatic ISO speed
setting for DX films. Manual ISO speed setting for non DX films is possible.
AE lock: Possible in all automatic exposure modes.
EV compensation: -4 EV to +4 EV in 1/2 EV steps. Compensation
and LCD indication is only possible with DX films.
Multiple exposure: Built-in switch disengages film advance and
counter for unlimited multiple exposures.
Shutter release: Electromagnetic type shutter release.
Release lock: Possible with main switch.
Film loading: Auto loading with built-in micro motor. Auto first
frame setting by closing back cover.
Film advance: Auto winding with built-in micro motor. Selectable
shooting mode for single and continuous exposure. Continuous film advanced
at up to 2.5 FPS. Shutter release lock built into main switch.
Film rewinding: Auto rewinding activated by rewind button with
auto stop system upon completion of rewinding.
Mode reset: Built-in.
Power hold: 12 seconds.
Cable release: Attachable
Back cover: User replaceable clip-on type.
Film type window: Built-in.
Battery check: LCD indication on LCD panel.
Power source: 1 x 6V lithium battery (2CR5) or 4 x 1.5 V "AA"
alkaline batteries. 4www.butkus.org
Dimensions: 150(W)x90(H)x50(D) mm (6"x3.6"x2")
Weight: 545 9 w/o battery (19 ounces).
ESC contact: Built-in.
Accessories: Chinon 28-70 mm AF zoom lens w/macro, 70-210 mm
AF zoom lens, AF-S280 TTL dedicated flash, AF-S120 dedicated program flash,
Infoback III and carrying cases.4.butkus.org
The CP-9AF digitally presents picture taking data on its large LCD display
panel. 1 ) Picture taking mode
(2) EV compensation mark
(3) DX film mark
(4) F. No. indication/EV compensation value
(5) Film counter/Self-timer, Bulb, Interval time indication
(6) Self/Time mark
(7) Time indication (8) Shutter speed/lSO speed indication (9) ISO mark
(10) Battery check mark
(11) AEB mark
(12) Focusing mode indication
The CP-9AF viewfinder displays 18 multicolored digital LED's for monitoring
important picture taking information.
1) Flash ready symbol LED (Red)
(2) AF OK LED (Green)
(3) Action program LED (Green)
(4) Normal program LED (Green)
(5) Creative program LED (Green)
(6) Shutter speed LEDs (Green/Orange)
(7) Under exposure warning (Red)
(8) Focus frame
Camera speeds are monitored at every half stop on the LCD panel and
at every full stop within the viewfinder. Accordingly, for more refined
shutter speed setting, referencing the LCD panel indication is recommended.
F-No. indications are provided at every half stop on the LCD panel.
1. Attaching the Carrying Strap
To attach the lens, match the red dot on the camera body with the red
dot on the lens (Fig. 3). 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 go and lift it up from the body (Fig. 4). Do not remove
or attach the lens while operating the camera.4.butkus.org
NOTE: Various electrical contacts are incorporated in both the lens
and camera. Upon removing a lens, exercise the utmost caution to avoid
scratching, soiling, or finger-marking these electrical contacts. While
the camera is in operation, do not attempt to remove or attach a lens or
any other optical device (extension belongs, etc.).
Besides specially designed CP-9AF lenses, other K (any make) or KA (Pentax
or Chinon with lens contact pin) mount Lens Compatibility The CP-9AF uses four (4) AA size 1.5 V alkaline batteries or one 6 V
lithium battery (2CR-5 type).
2) Place four AA size 1.5 V alkaline batteries in the compartment with
plus ( + ) and minus (-) ends aligned as indicated on the cover (Fig, 6).
3) A 6 V lithium battery (2CR-5 type) 4) Close the compartment cover
Set the main switch to the "S" or "C" position and depress the shutter
release button halfway (Fig. 8). Fresh batteries should be installed in
any of the following cases.
When all displays on the LCD data panel blink.
When the shutter release button is depressed all the way down, the shutter
will not release and all displays on the LCD panel and LED indications
in the viewfinder will not light up. (make sure the AF light is not blinking
- stating a non-focused subject, camera AF must be solid for shutter to
fire when in AF mode !)
(Number of Exposable Film Rolls) The battery life depends on
the camera operating manner, battery storage conditions, temperature and
other factors, but may roughly be deemed as follows when starting out with
new batteries:
Using the 28 - 70MM AF zoom lens (it uses battery power to focus) Whenever possible, avoid using AA size Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries
or manganese batteries (UM3). Such batteries drastically lower the exposure
film roll count. Additionally some Ni-Cad batteries have contacts or other
physical differences which may prevent the camera from operating. MY NOTE:
The newer rechargeable alkaline batteries or the Ni-Hg batteries are much
better then the old Ni-Cad batteries. The costs of these rechargeable have
dropped. Depending on the amount of film you shoot the standard AA batteries
will last a good number of rolls unless you use the flash constantly.
NOTE: A capacitor has been designed into the circuitry of this camera for
a memory backup. The memory backup is effective for about 5 hours after
the removal of the batteries. Beyond that time period, the film counter
and other memory contents will be deleted. When replacing batteries midway
through a roll of film, install the new batteries as soon as possible to
avoid losing the exposed frame count. For The main switch has four positions, L, S. C and ME. For
normal operation, leave it set at either "S" or "C" (Fig. 9).
(C) phases in a consecutive frame mode. When the release button
is held down, the shutter can be released consecutively as quickly as 2.5
frames per second (when manually focused).
(ME) phases in a multiple exposure mode. Set the main switch
at its ME position while holding the multiple exposure lock button down.
(See paragraph on page 59 covering the multiple exposure mode).
The CP-9AF has a dual step electronic release system. Photometnc operations
commence when the release button is pushed halfway down. The shutter is
released and the exposure made when the release button Is pushed all the
way down (Fig. 10). (Photometry) When the release button is partially depressed,
the metering circuit is activated. LCD panel indications and LED indications
within the viewfinder will be illuminated. This data will be displayed
for 12 seconds after pressure has been removed from the release button.
(Release) When the shutter release button is fully depressed, the shutter
will be released. The LCD panel and viewfinder information will remain
on display for three seconds after the exposure has been completed.
2) Open the back cover by pressing the back cover release button and
sliding the back cover release lever downward. Load or unload a film cassette
away from direct sunlight. Do not touch the focal plane shutter. Avoid
bending the film roller or any other springs on the back cover (Fig, 12),
3) Insert a film cassette into the film chamber with the protruding
end of the cassette positioned toward the bottom of the camera (Fig. 13).
4) Extend the trimmed end of the film up to the yellow leader index.
Make sure that the lower perforations of the film engage the teeth on the
sprocket (Fig. 14).
5) Close the camera back firmly until it locks with a click (Fig. 15).
6) The camera will automatically advance the film to the first frame
and "1" will appear in the frame counter in the LCD panel.
With DX film, the ISO number will appear during loading. When loading
is completed, the DX mark and the metered data (shutter speed) are displayed
and the film speed is automatically set. The metered data (shutter speed)
remains displayed for 12 seconds. (A)
With non-DXing film, after loading is completed, the data panel will
display a blinking ISO mark for 12 seconds as an indication to set the
correct film speed. (B)
[DIAGRAMS]
Film loading in progress. (A)
Film loading complete. (B)
12 seconds later (C)
NOTE:
(When using DX coded film)
(When using non-DX coded film)
Push the AF mode button and Value of the film used.
The CP-9AF features a three stage programmed AE mode, (P. P-Action P-Creative),
aperture priority (A) mode, a metered manual (M) mode and bulb (B) mode.
See Exposures Modes for further details.
[DIAGRAMS]
In the programmed modes, the camera automatically determines the aperture
and shutter speed in accordance with the ambient lighting conditions and
the Luminance of the subject to achieve an exposure. Programmed AE modes
are ideal for general picture taking by eliminating troublesome exposure
settings caused by changing light conditions.
1) Push the "P" corner of the exposure mode selector until this program
mode is indicated on both the LCD panel and within the viewfinder (Fig.
19).4.butkus.org
2) Pushing the "P" corner again and again cyclically switches the mode,
enabling you to make any preferred programmed AE mode setting.
NOTES:
When the required shutter speed is slower that 1/30 second, the shutter
speed digital LED within the viewfinder will change its color from green
to orange, as a warning to possible camera shake. Either use an electronic
flash or a tripod to help avoid blurred pictures.
Mode Reset Button
1 ) When the mode reset button is pressed and released the exposure
mode will be set to the normal program and "P" LED will light up in the
viewfinder (Fig. 21). Any exposure adjustment and self-timer bulb settings
on automatic will be cancelled. Any focus setting will reset to AF.
2) When the mode reset button is pressed and released, the metered shutter
speed in the normal "P" mode is displayed in the data panel for 12 seconds.
When the mode reset button is pressed and released after the self-timer
is activated, the metered shutter speed is displayed in the data panel
for one second: the self-timer is cancelled without exposing a frame and
the automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB) are automatically cancelled (if
it was set).
4. Focusing
1) Auto focusing.
2) Catch-in-focus.
3) Manual focusing by the use of a (Auto focusing)
2) Lightly push the release button. Focusing will then be made automatically.
As focus is achieved, a green LED " * " will illuminate
within the viewfinder (Fig. 23).
3) While the release button is held partially down, the " * " mark will
remain lit and the focusing distance will be maintained. (Fig. 24)
5) After each exposure, the film and the frame counter are automatically
advanced.4.butkus.org
(Focusing Indication within the Viewfinder)
* For further details of the focusing operations, see pages 43 to 49.
* The shutter cannot be released unless the "*" mark is lit.
When the film in the camera is fully exposed, the number in the film
counter remains blinking for 12 seconds. All other LCD displays will disappear.
[DIAGRAMS]
1 ) Slide the rewind switch protection cover in the direction of the
arrow and push In the rewind button to
2) During rewinding, the frame number counts backward showing how many
frames are remaining to be rewound.
3) After rewinding, "O" appears blinking in the frame counter and the
rewinding is automatically stopped.
4) Open the back cover and remove the film (Fig. 27). Do not open the
back cover until the motor stops, even if "O" appears in the frame counter.
NOTE: If the motor should stop before the frame number reaches "O",
do not open the back cover. Replace the batteries with a fresh set. When
rewinding is completed, "O" will blink for 12 seconds. The shutter cannot
be tripped until the rewinding operation is completed and the film cassette
removed from the camera.4.butkus.org
The CP-9AF is equipped with an electronic self-timer with a red LED
and a unique "up to 90 minute" feature. The film is automatically advanced
one frame after the exposure is completed.
2) Focus and compose the picture and then depress the shutter release
button.
(A) Self-timer function set
The self-timer mode may also be cancelled by pushing
The CP-9AF will focus in each of the following methods:
1 ) Autofocusing
1. Autofocusing
(AF <Single AF Mode>) This setting is for normal photography.
The camera first focuses the lens on the subject, the AF lens operation
ceases and a green "a" LED glows steadily within the viewfinder. As long
as the shutter release button is held down lightly, the focusing will remain
locked in. In this mode, no shutter release will occur until focusing is
complete (Fig. 31).4.butkus.org
(CAF <Continuous A Mode>) In this mode, the AF follows the
continued movement of the subject. It is best suited for shooting at a
specific instant while tracking a moving target As long as the release
button is held lightly down in this mode, the AF lens will continue to
focus on the subject in response to any movement of the subject. The shutter
may be released at any time regardless of whether the 2) Superimpose the focusing frame on the image which is to be sharply
In focus. Lightly depress the release button to activate the focusing system
(Check to make sure the "at" LED mark is glowing steadily In the viewfinder
(Fig. 35).
3) Compose the photograph while holding the release button partially
down and then push the release button all the way down to take a picture.
1 ) Select the single AF mode (AF) (Fig. 36).
2) When the release button is partly depressed in a dark environment
the auxiliary AF illuminator automatically emits a light to enable the
auto focus operations to be completed.
2) By turning the focusing ring, choose a shooting range setting (Fig.
38)
3) Compose the picture.
4) Push the release button all the way down and keep it there. (Use
a tripod and cable release where required) (Fig. 39).4.butkus.org
5) As the subject arrives at the set range (the prefocused distance)
the shutter will automatically be released to take the picture. (Fig. 40)
Subjects or Conditions
a. Low contrast subjects (with little differences between their light
and dark areas).
b. Subjects lacking vertical lines.
c. Extremely small or finely detailed subjects.
d. Subjects that are intensely backlighted.
e. Subjects that extend from a near range to a far range.
f. Subjects with a continuous repeating pattern.
g. Fast moving subjects.
h. When using a soft focus or other special effects filters.
In any of the cases listed above, manually focus on the subject by using
the matte area of the viewfinder screen.
3. Manual Focusing (Focusing Aids)
1 ) Select the manual focusing mode (MF) setting by pushing the UP/
DOWN button while holding the AF mode button down (Fig. 41). 2) Focus on the subject by turning the focusing ring of the lens to
achieve the sharpest image of the subject in the matte area of the viewfinder
screen (Fig. 42).
EXPOSURE MODES
The CP-9AF is designed with a three stage program which gives you greater
photographic versatility just by selecting a program based on your photographic
needs.
1 ) P (Normal Program)--For photographing general subjects. Select
"P" if you cannot decide whether to use
2) PA (Action Program)--This program minimizes camera
shake and Is designed to be used when photographing
hi-speed" (moving) subjects. Suitable for telephoto lenses (Fig. 45).
3) PC (Creative Program)--This program gives priority to the
lens aperture which affects the depth of field. This mode is convenient
when taking pictures of hard-to-focus subjects and when using wide angle
lenses (Fig. 46).
The CP-9AF incorporates three exposure programs. Each program is designed
to react according to the choice of program emphasis desired (general,
action, creative) and will maintain this specific character throughout
the zoom range of the lens in use.
[DIAGRAMS]
2. Aperture Priority AE Mode (A mode)
1 ) Push the "A" comer of the exposure mode selector. Mode indication
"A", a shutter speed and an aperture number indication will appear on the
LCD panel if a C-AF mount lens is used (Fig. 47). On other lenses, no aperture
number will appear on the LCD panel.
2) Select an aperture setting by pushing the UP/DOWN button.
(Camera Shake Warning)
(Under Exposure)
F-No. Setting Guidelines with ISO 100 Films
3. Manual Exposure Mode (M Mode)
1 ) Push the "M" corner of the mode selector button (Fig. 50).
4) The metered shutter speed will light up and the selected shutter
speed will blink in the viewfinder. Set the shutter speed and/or aperture
so that the shutter speed LED lights coincide in the viewfinder.
2) Select a preferred EV compensation by pushing the UP/DOWN button
(Fig. 54).
EV Compensation Indices for ISO 100 Film
5. AE Lock
1 ) By operating the mode selector, select either the A- or P- (i.e.
P. PA, or PC) mode setting (Fig. 55).
3) Push and hold the AE lock button and recompose the picture. Push
the release button to take the picture (Fig. 56).
4) Alternately, as long as the release button is held lightly down,
the AE lock will be sustained even if you remove your finger from the AE
lock button.
6. Multiple Exposure
1 ) Set the main switch to the ME position while holding the ME lock
button down. The film counter frame on the LCD panel will blink to indicate
a multiple exposure mode (Fig. 57).
2) Push the shutter release button to take a picture. No film advance
will take place, but the shutter will be retensioned. The film counter
will not advance until all of the multiple exposure segments have been
completed.4.butkus.org
The CP-9AF has been designed with AEB exposure capabilities that enable
consecutive pictures with the exposure automatically varied over three
full shutter speed settings.
1 ) Select either a programmed AE mode (P. PA, or PC) or an aperture
priority AE mode (A) by operating the exposure mode selector (Fig. 58).
2) Slide the main switch to the "C" position for a continuous exposure
mode (Fig. 59).
3) Push the AEB button. The AEB exposure mark " multiple squares " will
appear on the LCD panel (Fig. 60).
4) Compose the picture.
5) Push the release button all the way down and hold it there. A total
of three pictures will be automatically taken, including one optimally
exposed, another one stop exposure (compensated in the positive direction
by one stop) and a third similarly compensated for in the negative direction.
The taking sequence of the three exposures is one positively compensated
exposure first, a "correct" exposure second and negatively compensated
exposure last.4.butkus.org
6) After each of the exposures, the AEB indicator on the LCD panel varies
and the remaining exposure count under the AEB shutter display is also
indicated (Fig. 61).
[DIAGRAMS]
1 ) Push the "B" comer of the exposure mode selector (Fig. 62).
2) Push the shutter release button to start an exposure. Its progressive
elapsed will be displayed on the LCD
3) The Among display is made In one second increments up to 60 seconds
and in one minute increments beyond one minute up to 90 minutes. Beyond 90 minutes, the
same cycle is repeated.
NOTES:
This mode permits any desired bulb operating time setting of up to
90 minutes to be made In advance.
1 ) Push the "B" corner of the exposure selector to make a bulb setting
(Fig. 64).
2) Select the desired exposure time by pushing the UP/DOWN button while
depressing the /time button (Fig. 65).
3) Select the desired aperture by pushing the UP/DOWN button while monitoring
the LCD panel for the F-stop setting.
4) Push the shutter release button once to start an exposure (Fig. 66).
e shutter will remain open for the length of the exposure.
The CP-9AF incorporates an interval timer that can take time-lapse photographs
spaced up to 90 minutes apart.
1 ) Select either CAP (continuous AF) or ME (manual focusing) mode setting
by pushing the UP/DOWN button while depressing the AF mode button (Fig.
67).
2) Set the main switch to the "C" position (Fig. 68).
3) Attach a locking cable release to the cable release socket (Fig.
69).
4) Select a specific interval time by depressing the 0/time button and
the UP/DOWN switch (Fig. 70).
5) Push in and lock the cable release (Fig. 71). The LCD panel will
display the time interval duration.
(Flash-matic mode)--for use with the AF S-120 Dedicated Strobe
Unit and Dedicated AF Lens in either a programmed AE mode or aperture priority
mode.
With the AF S-120 strobe unit attached and in the "on" position, the
camera automatically controls the aperture and shutter speed in accordance
with the camera-to-subject distance for a correct exposure.
1 ) Choose an exposure mode setting for any programmed AE or aperture
priority "A" setting and a focusing mode setting for auto focus (AF or
CAF) (Fig. 72).
4) Push the shutter release button gently down. The AF operation will
start and when focusing is complete the aperture will be adjusted in accordance
with the measured camera-to-subject range.
When the 28 to 70 mm AF lens is employed, the following flash distance
parameters when using the 35 mm setting should apply:
I. Aperture Priority AE (A) and Manual Exposure (M) Modes
2) When the strobe unit has been fully charged, the full charge mark
" lighting bolt, " will light in the viewfinder and a shutter speed
setting will be made automatically, from 1/60 to 1/100 second depending
on the subject brightness (Fig. 76).
3) Push the shutter release button to take a picture.
(Slow Shutter Synchronization) When flash photography at a shutter
speed slower than 1/60 second is desired, select an M mode setting by operating
the exposure mode selector Push the UP/DOWN button to make the preferred
shutter speed setting. The slower speed setting will then take precedence
over any other setting and the shutter will be released at that speed (Fig.
77).
II. Programmed AE (P. PA, and PC) Modes
Infrared photographs are possible with the CP-9AF. Infrared rays are
focused at mutually differing points from normal light rays exposed on
standard films. Infrared indexes have been provided on the lens for this
purpose.
First, select a manual focusing mode setting (Fig. 80). Next, focus
on the subject with no filter on the lens. Then, manually adjust the focus
to its corresponding infrared index and take the picture. (Be sure to make
the exposures in the manual focusing (MF) mode.)
For further details, refer to the operating instructions included with
infrared films.
(Memory Backup)
If the memory backup was lost the follow setting will revert back to
standard:
Auto Focus Lenses for CHINON AF SLR
Electronic Flash for CHINON AF SLR
Standard Lenses
Wide angle Lenses
Telephoto Lenses
Zoom Lenses
Accessories
CHINON AUTO "S" series flashes available
Filters (ND2X, ND4X, 1 A, PL, Y2 4mm)
"B" Time exposure: Exposure time for bulb photography can be set up
to 90 minutes, 1 to 60 seconds: 1 to 90 minutes.
Interval timer: Built-in. Can be set up to 90 minutes; 1 to 60 seconds;
1 to 90 minutes.
1 ) Pass each end of the strap through one of the strap mounting lugs
as illustrated (Fig. 1). 2) After determining a comfortable length, place
the end of the strap through the plastic retainer. Slide the plastic retainer
toward the mounting lug to secure the strap (Fig. 2).
Auto Focus
Catch-in-focus
Manual Focus
Programmed AE (Pa, P, Pc)
Aperture Priority AE
Manual Exposure
CP-9AF
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
PK/A-mount
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
K or PK mount
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
1 ) Slide the battery compartment cover lock to open the battery compartment
(Fig. 5).
With 24 exposure films at 20°C (as per laboratory testing).
Alkaline (AA) (remember this book dated 1980 before newer
alkaline types)
60 rolls
25 rolls
Lithium (2CR-2)
70
30
(S) phases in a single frame mode, where pushing the shutter
release button once releases the shutter once.
1 ) Set the main switch to the "S" or "C" position (Fig. 11).
If the frame counter still shows "0", open the back cover and reload
the him properly. MY NOTE: The camera will fire but the frame advance
numbers will not work. That is your test to see if you loaded it
properly.
The film speed for DX coded film is automatically adjusted and the
DX mark appears in the data panel. (Fig. 16)
/time
button simultaneously to set the desired ISO value with the UP/DOWN button
(Fig. 17).
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Setting the Exposure Mode
To set the exposure mode, simply press down the desired mode at the
corner of the exposure mode selector One press on P mode will result in
normal "P", another press for "P-Action" and a third for "P-Creative" (Fig.
18).
(A) Programmed Modes
(B) A-Mode
(C) M-Mode
(D) B-Mode
* With K mount lenses other that C-AF, P mode settings cannot be made.
For general snap shots and scenic pictures, the P mode (normal program)
is ideally suited.
When the shutter speeds on the LCD panel and the "down-arrow " mark
within the viewfinder both blink, an optimum exposure for the current lighting
situation has outstepped the AE linked range.
When you want to quickly set the camera to the normal program mode
from P-Action, P-Creative, A, M or B. simply press and release the mode
reset button.
The auto DX setting is restored to the + / - 0 EV level.
The CP-9AF can be focused in any of the following modes.
1) With the AF mode button held down, push the UP/DOWN button to phase
in a single AF mode, "AF" (Fig. 22).
(4) Once the auto focus lighting indicator in the viewfinder has been lit,
the release button can be pushed all the way down to take a picture (Fig.
25).
* Do not attempt to turn or restrict the focusing ring during AF operation.
(A) Film cartridge completed
(B) During rewinding
(C) Rewinding over
rewind the film (Fig. 26).
1 ) Press the /time button
to activate the self-timer for a 10 second delay (Fig. 28).
[DIAGRAMS]
(B) Self-timer in operation
(C) Complete
/time
button,
as long as the self-timer is still in operation. In this mode, the 10 second
self timer mode well be sustained indefinitely Cancellation will also occur
by pushing the mode reset button, but in this case, the exposure mode and
other settings will be reset to the normal exposure program, single AF
and "O" compensated ISO settings.
If automatic exposures are used in
AUTOFOCUS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Focusing Modes
2) Catch-in focus
3) Manual focusing (focusing aid)
Either of two Autofocusing modes can be selected, depending on the
situation at hand.
(Locked Focusing Photography)
When the picture's subject is outside of the focus frame, follow the
steps below for properly focused pictures.
1 ) Select the single AF mode setting with the AF mode and UP/DOWN
buttons (Fig. 34).
(Auxiliary AF Illumination)
Even in a dark environment that would normally cause focus difficulty,
the CP-9AF automatically assists the auto focusing operation
2.Catch-in-Focus
In this mode, a focus range setting is made in advance. When the subject
arrives at that distance, the shutter will automatically be released to
take the picture.
1 ) Select the catch-in-focus (CMF) mode setting with the UP/DOWN button
while holding the AF mode button firmly down (Fig. 37).
(Autofocus Defying Objects) Auto focusing accuracy can be diminished
by low light levels, contrast, size and/or the physical configuration of
the subject. In such cases the green " * " LED will
The following may not allow proper focus.
3) Push the shutter release button lightly down. As focusing is completed,
the green "*" LED will glow within the viewfinder This
1. Three Stage Programmed AE Mode
P-Action or P-Creative (Fig. 44).
(A) F-No.
(B) TTL strobe auto-mode
(C) Action
(D) Normal
(E) Creative
In the A mode, the camera automatically computes the required optimum
stepless shutter speed based on aperture and the surrounding lighting conditions.
This mode is ideal for AE photography where precise control of depth of
field is desired.
(Over Exposure)
If the lens F stop or the aperture size is too large for the lighting
conditions, the "2000" on the LCD data panel and in the viewfinder will
flicker When this happens, select a smaller aperture or use a film with
a lower ISO rating (Fig. 48).
At any shutter speed setting from 1/30 second and slower, the shutter
speed indicator LED within the viewfinder changes its Color from green
to orange, alerting you to watch out for possible camera movement. It is
advised to shift the F-No. setting closer to its maximum value for a higher
speed or to use a tripod. As another alternative, use of an electronic
flash or a film with a higher ISO rating might eliminate the problem (Fig.
49).
If the computed shutter speed is even longer that 8 seconds (semi darkness
condition), the red under exposure indicator in the viewfinder and 8" on
the data panel will flicker. Open the lens diaphragm by pushing the UP/DOWN
button (or rotating the aperture ring on non C-AF lenses), use a film with
a higher ISO rating or use a flash.
Lighting condition
Outdoors, sunshine
Outdoors, cloudy
Indoors
The aperture and shutter speeds of the CP-9AF can be completely manually
controlled. This mode is ideal for photography which requires total creative
control over the exposure.
2) Choose a preferred shutter speed setting by pushing the UP/DOWN
button.
3) Choose an aperture setting by pushing the UP/DOWN button while pressing
the AE lock button (Fig. 52). The setting may be made at any position ranging
from the wide open aperture to the minimum aperture in 1/2 stop increments.
4. EV Compensation
The EV compensation mechanism serves to provide AE photographs (in
any of the programmed and A modes) that have been made darker or lighter
in tone than available under the photometered auto-exposure. In addition,
it also serves very effectively to correct the exposure setting for shooting
against backlighted or spotlighted conditions.
(With DX-Coded Films)
1 ) Push the AF mode and /time
buttons simultaneously The film speed and EV compensation index for the
film will then be displayed on the LCD panel (Fig. 53).
(With Non-DX Films) When non-DX films are used, no EV compensation
index will be displayed. Manually provide the necessary compensation by
operating the AF, ISO/EV and UP/DOWN buttons to set the desired film speed
setting or any over or under exposure compensation.
Under normal circumstances, the CP-9AF will produce perfectly exposed
photographs due to the integrated automatic exposure circuitry. However,
some lighting conditions might occur that could misguide the system such
as subjects with a very high contrast or strongly backlit scenes. In such
cases, the AE lock (exposure memory) system should be used.4.butkus.org
2) Initially compose the picture so that the subject to be properly exposed
fills up the entire viewfinder screen.
When shooting in an AE lock configuration, use of the manual focus mode
(MF) is advised.
The CP-9AF is equipped with an unlimited multiple exposure provision.
/time buttons on the exposure
mode selector panel.
7. Automatic Exposure Bracketing
AEB Exposure (in any programmed AE mode or aperture priority mode
A):
(A) Start
(B) After first exposure
(C) After second exposure
(D) After third exposure
8. Bulb Operation (B Mode)
When shooting night scenes or long time exposures of more than 8 seconds'
duration, use the "B" mode. The reflex mirror will shift to the open (up)
position while the shutter release button is pressed. Provisions for this
mode include the bulb timer indications that give a progressive elapsed
time and the time exposure mechanism that permits a bulb exposure time
setting in advance.
panel (Fig. 63).
/time
or AF mode button if midway through an exposure.
11. Electronic Flash Photography
The CP-9AF has been designed with: two flash modes
2) Mount the AF S-120 on the camera. Raising the strobe unit starts
charging the flash (Fig. 73).
3) When the strobe is fully charged, a full charge mark "lighting
bolt " will light up within the viewfinder and a shutter speed will automatically
be set ranging from 1/60 second to 1/100 second. The "125" LED glows in
the viewfinder to indicate the shutter speed (Fig. 74).
5) Push the shutter release button all the way down to take a picture.
(TTL Auto Dimmer Strobe Mode)--for use with the Dedicated AF S280
Strobe Unit
A TTL auto-dimmer strobe mode will be instituted with the AF S-280
strobe unit attached to the camera. In this mode, the strobe light intensity
is automatically dimmed, or regulated downward, to achieve an optimum light
output in relation to the sensitivity of the film employed, as well as
the aperture setting and in accordance with the lighting conditions.
In these modes, pictures can be taken that control depth of field and
ambient light situations.
1) Select an aperture setting (Fig. 75).
In these modes, the strobe light power is subjected to built-in auto
dimming adjustments to accommodate the aperture setting made in accordance
with the programming diagram. In addition, the shutter speed is also regulated
over a 1/60 to 1/100 second range to accommodate the current subject lighting.
These modes are well suited for daylight sync photography (Fig. 78).
(Daylight Sync Photography) Daylight sync photography prevents
the subject from being overwhelmed by backlight or other bright backgrounds
and subsequently darkened or silhouetted in the picture. In this procedure,
an exposure setting is made against the background lighting. The TTL auto-dimming
of the flash at the setting associated with that exposure combination then
allows the main subject to be exposed at a more pleasing light level. The
use of the AF S-280 in any programmed mode enables daylight sync photography
to be accomplished with ease (Fig. 79).4.butkus.org
A capacitor has been built into the CP-9AF to support a backup memory
in case the batteries are removed from the camera. The items listed below
will be stored or about 5 hours after the removal of the batteries depending
on the battery condition at that time. When replacing batteries in the
middle of a roll of film, make the replacement as promptly as possible.
A prolonged battery-less state may delete the stored items listed and a
new mode setting may take place when new batteries are loaded later
(Malfunctions)
The CP-9AF is electronically controlled by a microcomputer In extremely
rare cases, the camera may fail to function properly even with fresh batteries
due to a momentary malfunction, or may provide an incorrect display. This,
however, is a not a permanent defect. If this should occur, first set the
main switch to the "L" position, then reinstall the batteries and operate
the camera. The malfunction will disappear in most cases.
28-70 mm f/3.5-4.5 MACRO
70-210 mm f/4.5
AF-S120
AS-S280 TTL
50 mm f/1.4 multicoated
50 mm f/1.7 multicoated
50 mm f/1.9
17 mm f/3.5 multicoated
135 mm f/2.8 multicoated
28-70 mm f/2.8-4.2 multicoated MACRO
35-70 mm f/3.5-4.5 multicoated MACRO
35-105 mm f/3.5-4.5 multicoated MACRO
35-200 mm f/4-5.6 multicoated MACRO
80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 multicoated MACRO
Hard rubber eyepiece
Eyepiece adapter (-3, + 1, +3)
Angle finder
Auto extension ring
Bellows
Mini copy stand
Cable release (13 inch)
Deluxe carrying case
Wide band Strap with CHINON logo
Eyepiece cover
