AUTOMATIC FILM REWINDING
(1) When the roll of film is completed, a delay of from two to three
seconds will occur before the
camera automatically starts rewinding the film. During the rewinding,
the frame counter on the LCD panel will count backwards.
(2) When the rewinding is completed, the motor will stop automatically and the frame counter on the LCD panel will read "E" (Fig. 25).
(3) Push the Back Cover Release Button down to open the Back Cover and remove the cartridge from the film chamber. Be sure the frame counter shows "E" before opening the Back Cover.
If you want to rewind the film before it has been fully exposed, push
the rewind button. The camera will then perform as it did under the "Film
Rewinding" section (Fig. 26).
The Self-timer feature allows the photographer to be In the picture.
(1 ) Place the camera on a tripod or other firm support, and direct
the AF frame at the subject (Fig. 27).
(2) Press the Self-timer/Continuous Button (
) on top of the camera so that the self-timer symbol mark appears on the
LCD panel (Fig. 28).
(3) Press the Shutter Release Button completely to start the self-timer
operation. The self-timer indication LED will light up and the picture
will be taken in approximately 10 seconds. The selftimer indication LED
will initially glow and then will blink for three seconds before the shutter
is released.
NOTE:
By pressing the Self-timer/Continuous Button (
), three different picture taking modes can be selected: Normal Shooting
Mode, Self-timer, Shooting Mode and Continuous Shooting Mode. Initial pressing
of the Self-timer/Continuous Button
( ) will activate the
Self-timer Shooting Mode, the second pressing will select the Continuous
Shooting Mode and a third pressing will return the Handyzoom back to the
Normal Shooting Mode (Fig. 29).
The Self-timer shooting mode will be cancelled and the Handyzoom will automatically go back to the Normal Shooting Mode if the Self-timer has not been activated within 30 seconds.
To cancel the Self-timer during its "count down" press the Self-timer/Continuous
Button ( ) once. To cancel
the Self-timer Mode before its operation, press the Self-timer/Continuous
Button ( ) twice to go back
to the Normal Shooting Mode.
When taking a picture of yourself, it is recommended to compose the
picture manually by using the power zoom. Othenwise, the Auto Programmed
Zoom Composing system will automatically adjust the picture composition
without you in the picture
taking area and the optimum composing angle may not be selected.
The Chinon Handyzoom automatically senses the scene brightness and fires the flash when needed.
Automatic Sensor Flash Mode
(1 ) When the Shutter Release Button is pressed halfway, the "AUTO"
mark and the flash symbol mark ( 
) will appear on the LCD panel. If the flash symbol mark on the LCD panel
is blinking that means the flash is being charged. You must wait until
it stops blinking to take a picture. If the flash symbol mark stays on
without blinking, you can immediately take a flash photograph (Fig. 30).
(2) The Flash will be fully charged in about three seconds when using
a fresh battery.
NOTE:
The shutter cannot be released until the flash is completely charged.
The flash will be charged even if the shutter release is kept fully
depressed. The shutter will be released immediately upon the completion
of the flash chargina cycle.
Effective Flash Range
(WIDE)
| ASA 25 | 0 9- 21 m | 3- 7 ft. |
| ASA 50 | 09- 29m | 3- 9.6ft |
| ASA 100 | 0.9- 4.2 m | 3-14 ft. |
| ASA 200 | 0.9- 6.0 m | 3 - 20 ft. |
| ASA 400 | 0.9 - 8.4m | 3 - 28 ft. |
| ASA 1000 | 0.9 - 13.3m | 3 - 44.3 ft. |
| ASA 1600 | 0.9 - 16.8 ft. | 3 - 56 ft. |
If the main subject has less light falling on it than on the surrounding area and background, under expo
sure of the main subject may result. In this case, proceed as follows:
(1 ) The Fill-in Flash mode can be selected by pressing the Flash Mode
Button. The "AUTO" mark will disappear from the LCD panel but the flash
symbol mark ( ) will remain
when this mode is set (Fig. 31).
(2) When the flash symbol mark on the LCD panel stops blinking, press
the Shutter Release Button to take a fill-in flash photograph (Fig. 32).
NOTE:
· In the Fill-in flash mode, the Slow Shutter Program AE will
be automatically activated. The shutter may be tripped at a timed speed
as slow as 1/4 sec. or even slower in the Bulb mode. This slow shutter
speed flash synchronization enables beautiful night scenes to be depicted
while having the foreground subject flawlessly exposed by the fill-in flash.
The use of a tripod is recommended in low light situations when taking
fill-in flash pictures to avoid camera shake.
· To cancel the Fill-in Flash mode, press the Flash Mode Button
twice to go back to the Normal Shooting mode (sensor flash mode).
· If the shutter is not released within 30 seconds after the
fill-in fresh mode has been set, the Fill-in Flash mode will be automatically
cancelled and the camera will go back to the Normal Shooting mode.
When you do not wish to use flash at all, especially indoors or for
dim lighting situations, the Off-flash mode should be activated. Proceed
as follows:
(1) The Off-flash mode can be selected by pressing the Flash Mode Button
twice. The "OFF" mark will appear on the LCD panel when it is set (Fig,
33),
(2) Press the Shutter Release Button halfway and the red LED in the
viewfinder frame may blink to signify that the flash would be used if the
Offflash mode had not been selected. In brighter lighting conditions, the
red LED will not appear If the red LED in the viewfinder frame lights up
(under exposure warning), change the shooting mode to Normal with sensor
flash. Otherwise, the Bulb mode will be automatically activated and the
shutter will remain open as long as the shutter release remains fully depressed
(Fig. 34).
(3) Press the Shutter Release Button completely to take the picture.
NOTE:
· In this mode, the Slow Shutter Program AE will be automatically activated. The shutter speed may be as slow as 1/4 sec., or even revert to the Bulb mode, depending upon the scene brightness. Therefore, the use of a tripod is recommended for low light situations. To cancel the Off-flash mode, press the Flash Mode Button to return to the Normal Shooting mode (sensor flash mode).
· If the shutter is not released within 30 seconds while in the Off-flash mode, the Off-flash mode will be automatically cancelled and the camera will go back to the Normal Shooting mode.
· For Bulb photography, please refer to the Bulb Photography
section.
In the Off-flash or the Fill-in flash modes in low light ing conditions
beyond the AE range, the Chinon Handyzoom will automatically switch itself
to the Bulb mode. This setting is extremely advantageous for night scenes.
(1 ) Select either the Off-flash or Fill-in Flash mode by pressing the
Flash Mode Button (Fig. 35).
(2) Press the Shutter Release Button halfway and confirm that the red
LED in the viewfinder frame
lights up (Fig. 36).
(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.
NOTE:
· A tripod must be used for Bulb photography
· In either of the above two Modes, the camera switches itself
to the Bulb mode only at a brightness
level of EV 6 or less for wide angle settings and
EV 8 or less for telephoto settings.
The Chinon Handyzoom has a sequential shooting capability which allows
you to shoot continuously as long as the Shutter Release Button is kept
fully depressed. In this mode, the camera will focus prior to each shutter
release so that even if the subject is moving, proper focusing will always
be obtained. The Handyzoom can take pictures as rapidly as one frame per
second while in the continuous shooting mode. However, if the camera is
set for the Normal Program AE (sensor flash mode) and also the Auto Programmed
Zoom Composing mode, flash recycling and auto compose zooming time may
be added to the sequential cycle. (1 ) Press the Self-timer/Continuous
Button ( ) twice. The symbol
mark "
" for the continuous shooting
mode will appear on the LCD panel (Fig. 37). (2) Press the shutter release
button fully to take the photographs. Continuous shooting will take place
as long as the Shutter Release Button is completely depressed. NOTE: In
the Auto Programmed Zoom Composing mode, the shutter will be released upon
the completion of the automatic picture composition.
· In the Normal Program AE (sensor flash mode), the shutter will
be released upon the completion of the flash
recycling, if necessary.
· Unlike the Fill-in flash or Off-flash modes, the continuous
shooting mode will remain in effect unless it is
cancelled by using the Self-timer/Continuous Button
( ), allowing the Automatic
Power ShutOff system to go into effect or sliding the Main Switch to the
"OFF" position.
If the main subject has less light falling on it than the surrounding area and background, under exposure of the main subject may result. The Back Light Control compensates for this light imbalance and enables the subject to be properly exposed.
(1 ) Press and hold the BLC button on top of the camera and release
the shutter gently to take the photograph. Exposure of the main subject
will be automatically corrected (Fig. 38).
(2) To cancel the BLC, lift your finger from the BLC button
(Fig. 39). NOTE:
· Be sure to press the BLC button firmly to insure that
the exposure correction will be activated. For exposure correction on a
subject relatively close to the camera, use of the fill-in flash mode is
recommended rather than using the BLC exposure correcbon.
STRAP & CASE (OPTIONAL)
CARE OF THE CAMERA
The Chinon Handyzoom is a precision instrument. When used with care it will provide years of troublefree 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.
