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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Simplified Guide for Using Your Camera 14
Automatic Film Speed Setting 19
Automatic Film Loading ................ ............... 21
Holding the Camera ................... ............... 23
Viewfinder ................................. 25
LCD Display Panel ...................... 25
Auto Focus Shooting .................................. 27
Zooming System ........................ 33
Automatic Film Rewinding .. ...... 37
Self-timer .................................. 39
Flash Photography .................... 43
Bulb Mode ........... 51
B L.C. (Exposure Correction) 55
Strap & Case (Optional) 57
Care of the Camera
57
1. Shutter release button
2. LCD indication
3. Self-timer indication LED
4. Lens4.butkus.org
5. Exposure metering window
6. Manual rewind botton
7. Flash mode button
8. BLC (Back Light Control) button
9. Spot AF button
10. Self-timer/Continuous button
1 1. Flash
1 2. Viewfinder
13. Auto focus window
14. Film rewind shaft
15. Viewfinder eyepiece
16. Film chamber
17. Back cover release button
18. Power zoom button (Tale/Wide)
19. Film type window
20. Back r over
21. Take up spool
22. Film guide
23. Film tip mark
24. Tripod socket
TYPE: 35 mm fully automatic AF zoom compact camera features:
· Built-in AF 35-70 mm zoom lens.
· Automatic picture composing system.
· Multi Auto Focusing system.
· Central Spot AF system.
· Auto Zoom Sensor Flash.
· Flash OFF mode.
· Fill-in flash mode. '
· Auto DX Program AK.
· Full automatic film transport system.
· Single & Continuous advancing modes.
· Built-in LCD information panel.4.butkus.org
FILM TYPE: 35 mm films.
PICTURE FORMAT: 24x36 mm.
LENS: Chinon AF ZOOM lens. Focal Length: 35 mm-70 mm. F. number: F/3.7 (wide)-F6.8(tele) Construction: 8 elements in 6 groups. Zooming: 2 way: 1 ) Fully automatic zoom for auto composition. 2) Manual power zoom by zoom switch.
VIEWFINDER: Zoom finder with bright frame.
Magnification: Wide: 0.45x. Tele: 0.86x.
Diopter: -1.0 diopter.
Coverage: 82%.
Indications: Bright frame, Parallax compensation mark, AF mark, AF
"OK" LED with close distance warning
(Green: Multi AF, Orange: SPOT AF), Slow shutter warning LED,
Bulb mode signal LED.
FOCUSING: Two way Active Infrared AF with 17 steps: (1 ) Multi-spot
AF (3 infrared beams). (2) Central
spot AF (Single infrared AF beam).
AF range: 0.9 m (35.4")--Infinity for both tele & wide.
Focus lock: Possible by depressing shutter release half way (cancellable).
SHUTTER: Stepping motor controlled chargeless shutter.
Shutter speed: 1/4-1/300sec.+Buib.
Release type: Electromagnetic type.
EXPOSURE: Three mode Programmed AE:
1 ) Normal Program AE.
2) Slow shutter program AE.
3) Fill-in flash
Program AE.
Type of photocell: CdS.
EV range (ISO 100): Wide at Normal Program AK: EV 9-EV 17. Wide at
Slow Program AK: EV 6-EV 17.
Tele at Normal Program AK: EV 10.8-EV 18.8. Tele at Slow
Program AK: EV 7.8-EV 18.8.
Film speed settings: Automatic for DX films, ISO 25 - 1600. (ISO 25
for non-DX films).
Back light control: Built-in for + 1.5 EV.
FILM TRANSPORT: Fully motorized.
Film loading: Automatic loading with auto advance to 1.
Film advance: Automatic by built-in motor.4.butkus.org
Shooting mode: 2 way: (1 ) Single shooting mode. (2) Continuous shooting
mode.
Film rewind: Automatic by built-in motor with automatic rewind start
and stop mechanism.
Film counter: By LCD; additive for film advancing and reverse counting
for film rewinding.
Midroll rewind: Possible by rewind switch.
FLASH: Auto Zoom Sensor flash with flashmatic.
Flash recycling: Fully automatic quick recharging.
Guide No.: Wide: Guide No. 11 (ISO 100/meter). Tele: Guide No. 13 (ISO
100/meter).
Flash effective distance: Wide: 0.9 to 4.2 meter (35.4" 13.8') (ISO
100). Tele: 0.9 to 2.7 meter (35.4"-8.9') (ISO 100).
Fill-in flash: Possible.
Flash OFF mode: Possible.
Recycle time: 3 seconds.
OTHER FEATURES:
Battery check: Yes, with LCD panel indication and shutter lock.
Film type window: Built-in.
Lens cover: Built-in.
Tripod screw: Built-in. Universal 1/4" screw.
Self-timer: Built-in for 10 sec. (electronically controlled).
LCD indications:
· Frame counter with film transport signal.
· Self-timer indication.
· Continuous mode indication.
· Fill-in flash indication (Fill-in flash Program AK).
· Flash OFF indication (Slow Program AK).
· Normal Program indication.
· Battery check indication.
· Flash recycle indication.
Strap: Attachable.
Release lock: Built-in.
Auto Shut Off: Built-in (Approx. 30 sec.).
Power source: User replaceable 2CR5, 6 volt Lithium battery.4www.butkus.org
Dimensions: 146x70x78 mm (W)x(H)x(D) Weight: 410 9 (14 ounces).
Specifications subject to change without notice.
SIMPLIFIED GUIDE FOR USING YOUR CAMERA
1. INSTALL LITHIUM BATTERY (FIG. A).
2. TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO THE "AUTO" POSITION (FIG. B).
3. LOAD THE FILM CORRECTLY (FIG. C) AND CLOSE THE BACK DOOR.
4. BE SURE THE FRAME COUNTER ON THE LCD PANEL INDICATES "1" (FIG. D).
5. DIRECT THE MULTI AF FRAME TO WARD YOUR SUBJECT (FIG. E).
6. RELEASE THE SHUTTER BY PRESSING THE SHUTTER RELEASE GENTLY (FIG. F).
7. AUTOMATIC FILM REWINDING AT THE END OF THE ROLL. THE FRAME COUNTER WILL SHOW "E" UPON COMPLETION (FIG. G).
8. REMOVE THE EXPOSED FILM (FIG. H).
(1 ) Insert a pointed object such as a ball-point pen into the Battery
Cover Release Hole on the bottom of the camera and open the Battery Cover
by sliding it in the direction of the arrow (Fig. 1).
(2) Place a 6 volt lithium battery (2CR-5) in the battery compartment in accordance with the positive (+) and negative (-) marks shown inside (Fig, 2).
(3) Slide the Battery Cover back to its closed position (Fig 3).4.butkus.org
(1 ) Tum the Main Switch to the "AUTO" (Auto Programmed Zoom) position (Fig. 4).
(2) The Battery check, frame counter and Auto Programmed Zoom symbol
marks should appear on the LCD panel (Fig. 5). With a fresh battery, the
LCD indication should appear for 30 seconds until the automatic power shut-off
system goes into effect. Pressing the Shutter Release Button halfway, provided
the main switch has not been moved to the "off" position, will reactivate
the LCD function for another 30 seconds.
(3) If nothing appears on the LCD panel, check the battery's polarity.
NOTE:
The Battery should be replaced if either of the following conditions occurs:
· The Battery check mark on the LCD panel blinks and the shutter cannot be released.
· Nothing appears on the LCD panel.
Battery life: Approximately 36-24 exposure rolls, using 50% flash (Chinon laboratory testing).
Battery Replacement
The Chinon Handyzoom incorporates a memory back-up capacitor which functions
for two to three
hours even without a battery. After that, the film counter will go
back to "0" even in the middle of a roll of
film. Therefore, it is recommended to replace the battery as quickly
as possible to avoid losing the correct
frame number.
AUTOMATIC
FILM SPEED SETTING
The film speed is automatically set when using a DX coded film of
ISO 25-1600 (Fig. 6). Non DX film will be set to ISO 25. When using
reversal film (slide film), use films of
ISO 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 1000 or 1600.
AUTOMATIC
FILM LOADING
Always load and unload your camera in subdued light, and never in direct
sunlight.
(1 ) Slide the Back Cover Release Button down to open the Back Cover
(Fig. 7).
(2) Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber (Fig 8).
(3) Place the trimmed end of the film on the take-up spool up to the
film tip mark. Make sure that the film lies flat between the film guides.
Engage the perforation of the film with the teeth of the sprocket (Fig.
9).4.butkus.org
(4) Close the Back Cover. The film will automatically advance and "1"
will appear on the LCD panel.
NOTE: If "0" is blinking on the LCD panel, the film did not advance properly (Fig. 10). Open the Back Cover and reload the film. When placing the trimmed end of the film on the take-up spool, the length of the film pulled out from the film cartridge should not be too long or too short relative to the film tip mark. If too much film is pulled out from the cartridge, adjust the film length by pushing the film back into its cartridge so that the trimmed end of the film will be precisely placed at the film tip mark.
Film Window
The Chinon Handyzoom is equipped with a convenient Film Window so that
you can confirm what type of film is being used (Fig. 11).
· Hold the camera firmly in both hands with at least one elbow at your side to ensure camera steadiness when taking a picture.
· Do not cover the lens, flash unit, exposure metering window
or auto focus windows with your fingers. Always press the shutter release
button with a soft touch to prevent camera shake.
VIEWFINDER
1. Bright line frame
2. Multi AF frame
3. Central spot AF frame
4. Parallax marks
5. Exposure LED (red)
6. AF indicator LED (Two colors, Green/Orange)
NOTE: When taking a picture closer than 1.2 meters (3.9 ft), the
image area is indicated by the two parallax marks in the top left and top
right corners of the viewfinder. Compose the photograph within the imaginary
zone extending from the corner of the parallax marks.
1. Auto Programmed Zoom Composing Mode
2. Self-timer Mode
3. Continuous Shooting Mode
4. Program AE Modes
AUTO = Normal Program AE
OFF = OFF Flash Program AE
= Fill-in Flash Program AE4.butkus.org
5. Frame Counter
6. Battery Checker
The Chinon Handyzoom is equipped with a unique foolproof multi-spot
auto focus system where the optimum focus distance is achieved by measuring
several different spots within the range of the Multi AF frame area. In
addition, the traditional central spot auto focusing system is also readily
available in the Chinon Handyzoom.
1. Multi AF frame
2. Central spot AF frame
Normally, the camera utilizes the Multi AF mode which is effective for
general shooting conditions. When the
subject is positioned off-center, this would require the use of a focus
lock for conventional single spot AF
systems.
(1 ) Direct the Multi AF frame to the subject (Fig. 12).
(2) Gently press the Shutter Release Button halfway. The optimum focusing distance is determined by the subject in the Multi AF frame area. The AF indication LED (green) in the viewfinder frame will light up (Fig. 13).
(3) Fully press the Shutter Release Button to take the photograph.
NOTE:
· The effective coverage angle of the multi autofocusing system
varies with the lens focal length (Fig. 14), as per the illustration below.
In the telephoto lens setting the actual effective coverage angle is wider
than the Multi AF frame marks. However, at the wide angle setting, effective
coverage will be narrower than the Multi AF frame. Therefore, when taking
a photograph of a small subject, it is recommended to point the central
Spot AF frame directly at the subject to obtain the best results.4.butkus.org
Spot AF Mode
(1 ) Point the central Spot AF frame at the subject (Fig. 15).
(2) Press the Spot AF Button. While holding it down, press the shutter
release button halfway The focus will be locked and the AF LED (orange)
on the viewfinder frame will light up (Fig. 16). Your finger can now be
lifted from the Spot AF button. The Spot AF mode will remain in effect
as long as the Shutter Release Button is kept halfway depressed.
(3) Gently press the Shutter Release Button completely to take the photograph.4.butkus.org
Focus Lock System
This feature may be used when the main subject is located "off center"
in the viewfinder.
1. Focus on the main subject (by placing the subject in the AF frame) and partially depress the shutter release button. The AF indication LED (green) in the viewfinder will light up (Fig. 17).
2. Hold the shutter release button in the halfway position and recompose
the subjects in the viewfinder and fully depress the shutter release to
take the picture (Fig. 18).
3. This focus lock feature can be cancelled by removing your finger
from the release button and can be utilized with either the multi AF or
spot AF mode (Fig. 19).
NOTE:
· When a subject is too close to be autofocused, the AF indication
LED signal blinks.
The Chinon Handyzoom is equipped with the world's first Auto Programmed Zoom Composing system that automatically selects an optimum picture composing angle based upon the dates of the subject distance and its position relative to the camera.4.butkus.org
A.
Auto Programmed Zoom Composing
(1 ) Slide the Main Switch to the "AUTO" (Auto Programmed Zoom) position.
The Auto Programmed Zoom Composing symbol mark will appear on the LCD panel
(Fig. 20).
(2) Point the Multi AF frame at the subject (Fig. 21).
(3) Press the Shutter Release Button halfway and the Handyzoom will
automatically set the zoom lens to the correct programmed focal length
according to the subject composition (Fig. 22).
(4) Press the Shutter Release Button completely to take the photograph.
NOTE: The Auto Programmed Zoom Composing
system is basically designed for portrait picture taking. Therefore, when
a picture with a wider perspective, such as scenery, is desired, use of
the Manual Power Zooming mode is recommended.
· When the camera is not in use, the Main Switch should be turned to the "OFF" position in order to protect the lens system from accidental damage.
· Never push or twist the lens barrel as this may cause damage to the zoom lens.
· The zoom system will not function while the shutter release
button is depressed.
When you prefer to set the zoom range yourself, use the Manual Power
Zooming system.
(1) Slide the Main Switch to the "POWER" (Manual Power Zooming) position. The Auto Programmed Zoom Composing symbol mark will disappear from the LCD panel (Fig. 23).
(2) Pressing the Manual Power Zoom Buttons (Tele or Wide) located on
the bottom of the camera will change the zoom range (Fig. 24).
(3) Select the ideal composition by pressing the Manual Power Zoom Button while looking at the subject through the viewfinder.
(4) Press the Shutter Release Button completely to take the photograph.
NOTE: When the camera is not in use, the Main Switch should be turned to the "OFF" position in order to protect the lens system from accidental damage. Never push or twist the lens barrel as this may cause damage to the zoom lens. The zoom system will not function while the shutter release button is depressed.
