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Chinon CM-1 User manual

User manual for Chinon CM-1. 50 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.

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Brand
Chinon
Model / document
Chinon CM-1
Document type
User manual
Language
English
Pages
50
File size
8.7 MB
Category
Film cameras
Document date
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CM-1

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CAMERA

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INDEX

Nomenclature
Specification:

BASIC PROCEDURE

Outline procedure o} .6
The batte 18
Installing th 8
‘Testing the batteries. :9
Loading the Camera. 210

Using the Memoholder att
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The film speed setting 12

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The shutter speed setting .
The aperture setting.

Focusing...
Determining correct exposure
Unloading the camera.
Changing the lens .

ADVANCED TECHNIQUE
Depth of Field .

Using Electronic Flash .
Using Infra-Red Film.

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY
Macro Photograph:

WINDER
Power Winder .
Attaching the Power Winder .
Care of the Camera.........
Accessories for the

Camera
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