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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Specifications

LCD panel indications

Viewfinder indications

PRE-SHOOTING PREPARATIONS
1. Attaching the carrying strap

2. Lens mounting/Dismounting

3. Battery installation

4. Battery testing

5. Main switch

6. Release button

7. Film loading

8. Setting the film speed

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Setting the exposure mode

2. Programmed AE modes

3. Mode reset button

4. Focusing

5. Unloading exposed film

6. Self-timer operation

AUTOFOCUS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

(Focusing Modes)
1. Autofocusing

2. Catch-in-focus

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)

4. EV compensation

5. AE lock

6. Multiple exposure

7. Automatic exposure bracketing

8. Bulb operation (B mode)

9. Time exposure

10. Interval timer

11. Electronic flash photography

12. Infrared photography

Optional accessories
 

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 controlled focal plane shutter.

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.
"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.

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

LCD Panel Indications
 

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
 
 
 

Viewfinder Indications
 

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

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).

2. Lens Mounting/Dismounting

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 lenses may also be mounted on this camera. Note, however, that the use of non-Chinon lenses should be done with extreme caution to ensure lens/camera compatibility.

3.Battery Installation

The CP-9AF uses four (4) AA size 1.5 V alkaline batteries or one 6 V lithium battery (2CR-5 type).

1 ) Slide the battery compartment cover lock to open the battery compartment (Fig. 5).

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) can also be used by installing as shown In Rig. 7.

4) Close the compartment cover
 

4. Battery Testing

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:

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 further details of the memory backup, see last pages.4.butkus.org

5. Main Switch

The main switch has four positions, L, S. C and ME. For normal operation, leave it set at either "S" or "C" (Fig. 9).
(S) phases in a single frame mode, where pushing the shutter release button once releases the shutter once.

(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).

6. Release Button

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.
 

7. Film Loading

1 ) Set the main switch to the "S" or "C" position (Fig. 11).

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:
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.

8. Setting the Film Speed

(When using DX coded film)

The film speed for DX coded film is automatically adjusted and the DX mark appears in the data panel. (Fig. 16)

(When using non-DX coded film)

Push the AF mode button and /time button simultaneously to set the desired ISO value with the UP/DOWN button (Fig. 17).

Value of the film used.
 

• Manual film speed settings may be made in increments of 1/3 EV over an ISO range from 25 to 5,000.

• The current ISO value setting may be checked at any time by pushing the AF mode and (clock)/time buttons together Since the film speed will be displayed 12 seconds after the buttons have been pushed, the ISO value setting may readily be revised by pressing the UP/DOWN button.

• To phase out the ISO display and thus activate a picture taking mode, lightly push the release button.

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