Chinon 35 FX-III User manual

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TYPE: Lens shutter type automatic 35 mrn compact   EXPOSURE COUNTER: lndicates number of exposed
camera.                                                      frames and returns frame by frame while rewindiq', and re-
PICTURE FORMAT: 24x36 mm                                 sets to "S" when camera back is opened.                  .100:LENS: 35 mm 14.5, 3 elements in 3 groups.                FLASH: Built-in fixed tlash unit. Guide number 10 (lSO
VIEWFINDER: lnversed galilean viewfinder, Under expo-     mete4, Effective range of 1.6-3.5 meter (5.25-10.6 ft) at
sure warning/Batlery check LED.                        ISO 100. Recycling time ol approximately 5 seconds. Flash
SHUTTER: Mechanically,  controlled  shutter, Shutter speed     ready indicator  built-in.
1/125 sec., Shutter locks when the lens cover is closed.     LENS COVER: Built-in, shutter locks with lens cover
EXPOSURE METER: Controlled by two aperture settings      closed.
of F4.5, I CdS photo cell for under exposure warning.       OTHER FEATURES: Film type window and hand strap.
ISO RANGE: Fixed for ISO 100/200 and 400 rated color   POWER SOURCE: Two 1.5 V "AA" size alkaline batteries
negative films. Automatic low light level warning adjustment      (LR6).
for DX films.                                       DIMENSIONS: 129(W)x71(H)x48(D) mm (5.08"x2.76',
FOCUSING: Fixed type, 1.3 meter (4.26  ft) to infinity.          xl.77")
FILM LOADING: Auto loading system by built-in motor.      WEIGHT: 255 grams (8.83 oz).
FILM WIND: Automatic power winder Jor single frame ad-
vance.
FILM REWIND: Automatic power rewinding; rewind actu-
ated with rewind switch.
AUTO REwlND STOP: Film rewinding automatically  stops
upon completion.

NOTE:                              A case is available as an optional extra.
1. Do not use Ni-Cad batteries; use alkaline batteries only.
2.  lf you do not intend to use your camera for a long period
    of time, remove the batteries, and store in a dry loca-
3. tion.Underexposure may result if the shutter is released be-
    fore the flash-ready light illuminates.
4. The shutter will be locked when the lens cover is in the
    closed position.
5. Depressing the shutter release button during lilm ad-
   vance or while the protective lens cover is in the closed
    position over the lens, can cause damage to the
    camera.
6. After using the electronic flash, return the flash switch to
    the "OFF" position to avoid unnecessary  battery drain.
7. Depress the camera's shutter release gently each time
   a picture is td be taken. Rapid, torceful movemenls may
    result in camera shake and blurred pictures.
8. The camera will only function properly when  it is cor-
    rectly loading.


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