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F. Self-timer
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The Self-timer feature allows the photographer to be in the picture. 1 ) Place the camera on a tripod or other firm support. 2) Press the Drive Mode button so that the self-timer symbol mark " 6) " appears on the LCD panel. (Fig. 53) 3) Look into the viewfinder and position the AF frame on the center of the subject. (Fig. 54) 4) Press the shutter release button completely to start the self-timer
operation. The self timer indication LED on the front of the camera will
light up and the picture will be taken in approximately 10 seconds. The
self-timer indication LED will initially glow and then will blink for two
seconds just before the picture is taken.
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The Self-timer shooting mode will be canceled if the self-timer has not been used within 60 seconds. To cancel the Self-timer during its "count down", press the Drive Mode button once. To cancel the Self-timer Mode before the "count down" has started, press the Drive Mode button twice to return to the Normal Shooting Mode. |
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When taking a picture of yourself, it is recommended to compose the picture manually by using the power zoom. Otherwise, the Auto Composing Mode system will adjust the picture composition without you in the picture taking area and the optimum composing angle may not be selected. For self-timer photography or when the picture will be taken with your eye away from the viewfinder eyepiece, slip the neck strap into the slots alongside the viewfinder eyepiece to prevent extraneous light from entering into the camera through the eyepiece and effecting the exposure. (Fig. 58) |
G. Continuous Shooting Mode
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The camera has a sequential shooting capability which allows you to shoot continuously as long as the Shutter Release Button is kept fully depressed. 1 ) Press the Drive Mode Button twice so that the Continuous Shooting
Mode indication "
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2) Press the shutter release button fully to start taking pictures.
Continuous shooting will take place as long as the Shutter Release Button
is completely depressed.
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Note:
In the Auto Composing Mode, the shutter will be released upon the completion of the automatic picture composition process prior to each shutter release. In the Sensor Flash Mode, the shutter will be released upon the completion of the flash recycling, if necessary.
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H. Unlimited Multiple Exposure Mode
The camera incorporates a multiple exposure system for unlimited images on one frame.
The film will not advance automatically after taking a picture when this mode is selected.
1 ) While pressing the Spot AF Button, press the Drive Mode Button so that the counter frame on the LCD panel will begin blinking. The Multiple Exposure Mode is then activated. (Fig. 60)
2) Press the Shutter Release Button fully to take each picture. During
this mode, the film will not advance and the frame counter will remain
unchanged.
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Note:
To cancel the Multiple Exposure Mode, press the Drive Mode Button or
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Prior to developing and printing the film, the photo finisher should be advised that multiple exposures have been taken. Otherwise, the negative (s) may not be printed or printed improperly.
The Multiple Exposure technique is suitable for capturing fireworks
displays or night scenes, or when using the flash in a dark area. In daylight,
it may result in overexposed negatives.
I. EV Compensation
The EV Compensation allows the photographer to expose pictures either darker or lighter in tone as opposed to the fully automatic exposures that the camera would take without any manual direction from the photographer. In addition, it also effectively corrects exposure settings when shooting against back lighted or spotlighted conditions (With DX films).
1) Push the EV Compensation Button (+/-) so that (0.0) appears on the LCD panel. (Fig. 59)
2) Select a preferred EV Compensation index by pushing the EV Compensation Button. Each time you press this button, the value of the EV Compensation will change as follows: 0.0~ +0.5 ~ +1.0 ~ +1.5 ~ +2.0 ~ --2.0 ~ --1.5 ~--1.0 ~--0.5~0.0 each change will be indicated on the LCD panel as the buttons pressed. (Fig. 60)
3) Once the preferred EV Compensation value is reached, press any button
other than the EV Compensation Button or leave the camera alone for approximately
5 seconds. The LCD indication will revert to the normal display indications.
An absolute value (+ or -) will appear on the panel to signify that the
EV Compensation is in use. (Fig. 61)
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Note:
* Once the EV Compensation is set, it will not be canceled even if the
shutter is released or the Main Power Switch is fumed "OFF. For cancellation,
press the EV Compensation Button until the LCD panel indicates "0.0". The
EV Compensation will then be canceled.
* During film rewinding and/or film loading, the EV Compensation setting will be automatically canceled and the camera will revert back to the "0.0" setting.
* The EV Compensation will not be effected during routine battery changes due to the memory back up system.
* The EV Compensation must be reset, if needed, after each new roll of
a film is loaded.
J. Bulb Photography
In either the Off-flash mode or the Fill-in flash modes in low lighting conditions beyond the normal AE range, the camera will automatically switch itself to the Bulb mode. This setting is extremely advantageous for night photography
1) Select either the Off-flash Mode by returning the flash into its retracted position or the Fill-in flash Mode by holding the flash button depressed.
2) Press the Shutter Release Button halfway and confirm that
the " 
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3) Press the Shutter Release Button completely but very gently
to take the photograph. The shutter will stay open as long as the
Shutter Release Button is fully depressed. (Fig. 65)
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Note:
J. Bulb Photography
In either the Off-flash mode or the Fill-in flash modes in low lighting conditions beyond the normal AE range, the camera will automatically switch itself to the Bulb mode. This setting is extremely advantageous for night photography
1) Select either the Off-flash Mode by returning the flash into its retracted position or the Fill-in flash Mode by holding the flash button depressed.
2) Press the Shutter Release Button halfway and confirm that the " ~ " mark in the viewfinder lights up. (Fig. 64)
3) Press the Shutter Release Button completely but very gently
to take the Photograph. The shutter will stay open as long as the
Shutter Release Button is fully depressed. (Fig. 65)
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Note:
a. Optional Tele Converter (1.4x) with Tele Converter Mode
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CHINON offers an optional Tele Converter for the camera which will extend the telephoto focal length to 154 mm. For picture taking with the optional teleconverter, it is recommended to set the camera for the "Tele Converter mode" for fool-proof picture taking. Neglecting to do this may result in pictures with a "PORTHOLE" effect since the zoom could extend to wide angle, causing comer and edge vignetting. 1 ) Turn the Main Power Switch to "OFF". Hold the filter ring around the camera's lens and attach the Tele converter on to the filter ring by threading it on. (Fig. 63)
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2) Turn the Main Power Switch to "ON". Press and hold the Spot AF Button
down and the press the Zoom Mode button. The Tele Converter Mode mark "  " appears on the LCD panel to signify that the Tele Converter Mode is
now set for picture taking. (Fig. 64)
3) Compose the picture by pressing the Power Zoom Buttons (Tele or Wide) and then take the picture. 4) To cancel the Tele Converter Mode, press the Zoom Mode Button and
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Note:
* In the Tele Converter Mode, the lens will automatically be set to teh
extreme tele photo positon and lens zooming will not be possible..
* The camera will not focus property if a picture is taken in the Tele Converter Mode without attaching the Tele Converter. When taking a picture without the Tele Converter in place, always cancel the Tele Converter Mode.
* Once the Tele Converter Mode is selected, it cannot be canceled even if the Main Power Switch is fumed "OFF. Cancellation can only be made by pressing the Zoom
b. Optional Wide Angle Converter (0.8x) with Wide Angle Converter Mode
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CHINON offers also an optional Wide Angle Converter Lens for the camera which will extend the wide angle focal length to 30 mm. For picture taking with the optional Wide Angle Converter Lens, it is recommended to set the camera for the Wide Angle Converter |
Mode to assure accurate focusing.
1 ) Turn the Main Switch to "ON". Press and hold the Spot AF Button and then press the Zoom Mode button twice. The Wide Angle Converter Mode mark " rim" appears on the LCD panel to signify that the Wide Angle Converter Mode is now set for picture taking. (Fig. 66)
2) Hold the filter ring around the camera's lens and attach the Wide Angle Converter Lens on to the filter ring by threading it on.
3) Turn the Main Switch to "OFF" and then "ON" again to initialize the camera's focusing memory. By depressing the Manual Zoom Button, set the camera for an extreme wide angle focal length.
4) Take the picture by gently depressing the Shutter Release Button all the way.
5) To cancel the Wide Angle Converter Lens Mode, press the Zoom Mode Button and confirm that the Wide Angle Converter Mode mark " Ad" disappears frown the LCD panel.
Note: When the Wide Angle Converter Lens is attached to the camera and a picture is taken of a subject which is positioned closer than 1.3 meter (4.26') from the camera, the corners and edges of the picture may be vignetted. Once the Wide Angle Converter Lens Mode is selected, it cannot be cancelled even if the Main Switch is turned "OFF". Cancellation can only be accomplished by pressing the Zoom Mode Button.
c. External Flash Unit
The external flash unit (Auto GS-320) can be used to extend the effective flash range of the camera when using ISO 100 or 400 negative films. Using the Auto GS-320 flash is recommended when the subject is beyond the effective flash range of the camera's built-in sensor flash. The Auto GS-320 flash unit will also permit bounce flash photography.
1) Attach the Auto GS-320 to the camera and turn the slave switch to the flash "ON" position.
2) Press the Flash Switch on the camera to position the camera's flash for sensor flash photography.
3) For ISO 100 negative film, select the A1 automatic position (A2 for ISO 400 films).
4) Set the camera for the Manual Power Zooming Mode and compose
the picture by using the Power Zoom Buttons4.butkus.org
(Tele or Wide).
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5) Once the picture composition is completed. set the zoom head of the flash unit according to the following table.
6) You are ready to take a flash picture with the Auto GS-320. For more details, please refer to the instructions supplied with the Auto GS-320 flash unit.
Note:
Unless the camera's built-in sensor flash is in its operating position,
the Auto GS-320 will not operate since the flash can only be fired by the
built-in slave unit of the Auto GS-320 and the flash light of the sensor
flash of the camera.
c. Using the Optional Slave Unit SE-620
With the optional slave unit (SE-620), a hot shoe type automatic flash unit having an F-number setting can be used as an external flash unit with the camera. The effective flash range can be calculated with the following formula.
Effective range = Guide number. F/F=4.4 and 5.6 for 38 mm and 110 mm
zoom lens settings, respectively.
d. Filter and Hood
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1 ) Filters of 58 mm diameter can be attached to the camera's filter
ring. When you wish to use a Polarizing filter with the camera, always
select a circular type PL filter. Using special effect filters such as
a close-up lens may result in out of focus pictures or picture vignetting.
With these special effects filters, always focus with the Spot AF button
and take pictures after the focusing is visibly confirmed through the view
finder.4.butkus.org
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2) A 58 mm lens hood may be mounted on the camera but it may obstruct
the Multi AF infrared beams thereby effecting the focus. When using a lens
hood, always use the Spot AF button for focusing.
(AUTO DATE)
(1) YEAR/MONTH/DAY, DAY/HOUR/MINUTES SETTINGS
(A) Year/month/day setting
Example: 24 December, 1990
1. With a ball point pen or similar object (fingernail), press the MODE button for year/ month/day setting.
2. With a ball point pen or similar object (fingernail), press the SELECT
button to locate the "year" position. Blinking number will appear.
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3. With a ball point pen or similar object (fingernail), press the SET button to set "90". Press the SELECT button to locate the "month" position above whose number "M" (month) indication always appears and whose number appears blinking. Then, press the SET button until "12" appears.
4. Press the SELECT button to locate the "day" position. The blinking
"day" indicating number will appear. Then, press the SET button until "24"
appears.
NOTE:
'Every time you press the SET button, the number shown on the display
window proceeds consecutively. When you press and hold the SET button for
more than a second, the numbers will change continuously.
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(B) Hour/minute setting
Example: 19:58 (PM 7:58)
1. With a ball point pen or similar object (fingernail), press the MODE button for day/ hour/minute setting.
2. With a ball point pen or similar object (fingernail), press the SELECT button until a blinking "!" appears. Press the SET button to start "00" second.
3. Press the SELECT button to locate the blinking "minute" position. Press the SET button to set "58".
4. Press the SELECT button to locate the blinking "hour" position. Press the SET button to set "19".4.butkus.org
(2) DATA IMPRINTING
When the above procedure (1) is completed, select, by depression of
the MODE button, the year/month/day, month/day/year, day/month/year mode,
day/hour/minute mode or non imprinting mode that is desired.
NOTE:
1. When replacing the battery, do so as quickly as possible.
If the Auto Date back is left without a battery for two to three hours,
the time and date readings may be incorrect even after a replacement battery
has been installed.
2. If an incorrect LCD indication appears after the installation of a new battery, reinstall the battery in the battery compartment or "reset" it by releasing the shutter.
3. Always check for the correct time and date indications after
replacing the battery.
IMPORTANT
1. To clean the unit, use a dry cloth without any cleaning agent
2. Do not depress the buttons with any too-sharp object such as a knife.
3. Rough handling may result in damage to the unit.
4. Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
LCD Information
1. Use the unit at temperatures between -10°C and +50°C for normal operation of the liquid crystal.
2. Do not expose the unit to the direct rays of the sun for a long time since the LCD may turn black at temperatures above 60°C (140°F).
3. Performance of the LCD declines as the temperature becomes
low.
Care of the Camera
This camera is a precision photographic instrument. When used with
care it will provide years of trouble-free service. Protect your camera
from dirt, rain, dampness and excessive 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
open and touch the inside of the camera as possible high voltage in the
flash circuitry can be dangerous. When the camera will not be in use for
a long period of time, turn off the Main Power Switch and store in a well
ventilated, cool, dry place. Due to the sensitive characteristics of the
micro computer built into the camera, the camera may not operate properly
even when a fresh battery is installed. It is not a malfunction.
If this should occur, turn the Main Power Switch "ON" and "OFF" or reinstall
the battery again.
Because we continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifications without prior notice
" will appear on the LCD panel.
(you are not concerned with the frame number but the repetition look of the
frame. (Fig. 59)
