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Chinon CP-6 User manual
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the exciting world of CHINON photography! Your Chinon CP-6 camera is the most
sophisticated 35mm SLR available from CHINON. The CP-6 is the world's first two-stage
programmed AE camera aperture priority AE and full manual control. The two-stage programmed AE
allows you to shoot fast moving or slow moving subjects to allow maximum versatility with your
creative photographic needs. Employing a full information electronic viewfinder with variable intensity
LED's, the CP-5 program camera is extremely easy to operate even under the most adverse lighting
conditions. Your CP-5 program camera is designed with built-in electronic auto focus contacts that
will permit automatic AF operation when used with the optional Chinon 35-70mm AF lens. Total
unmanned automatic operation is also possible when further used with the optional Chinon power
winders and wireless remote control unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Advanced Use:
Nomenclature ..... 4
I. Multi-mode Metering ..... 48
Specifications ..... 8
II. Exposure Memory
Shoulder strap instructions ..... 16
III. Two Stage Program AE
Lens mounting ..... 16
IV. Taking pictures in A mode ..... 52
Battery installation ..... 18
V. Taking a picture in M mode ..... 56
Battery testing ..... 20
VII. Exposure compensation ..... 66
Film loading ..... 22
VIIl. Time exposure ..... 68
Frame counter ..... 26
VIII. Multiple exposure ..... 70
Film advancement ..... 26
lX. Depth of field ..... 72
ISO/ASA setting ..... 28
System Operation:
Basic Operations:
I. Direct focusing system ..... 74
I. Focusing ..... 30
II. Remote control system ..... 78
II. Programmed AE (Auto-Exposure) mode ..... 32
III. Data back system ..... 78
III. Shutter release and release lock ..... 36
IV. Auto winder system ..... 80
IV. Unloading exposed film ..... 38
V. Flash system ..... 82
V. Self-timer/Audible signal on-off switch ..... 40
Vl. Multi-sound system ..... 84
Vl. Flash photography ..... 44
Optional Accessories ..... 88View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
NOMENCLATURE
1. Manual shutter speed select button
8. Self timer LED
/Exposure memory button
9. Shoulder strap eyelet
2. Metering mode select lever
10. AF electronic contacts
3. Shutter release button
11. Self timer / Audible signal on-off switch
4. Exposure mode select dial
12. Power grip attachment screw
5. Film advance lever
13. Lens lock release lever
6. Film counter window
14. Power grip (battery compartment)
7. Multi exposure lever
15. Accessory shoe (hot shoe)
19. Aperture ring
16. Film rewind knob and back opening
20. Depth of field scale
knob
21. X-sync socket
17. Film speed dial (ISO/ASA)
22. Focusing ring
18. F-stop windowView original page 3Page 4 · Read text
23. Viewfinder eyepiece 24. Metal focal plane shutter 32. Sprocket teeth 25. Film chamber 33. Multi-slotted needle 26. Film rail 34. Camera back 27. DX film contacts 35. Film pressure plate 28. Film guide rail 36. Power winder coupler 29. Power source contact 37. Auto Date electronic contacts 30. Power winder electronic contacts 38. Rewind button 31. Tripod socket SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS: Type: 35mm automatic compact SLR camera with TTL full aperture selectable multi-mode metering (Center Weighted AVERAGE Metering, SPOT Metering and SPOT-AVERAGE metering), twin program AE (instant stop-down re-metering), Aperture priority AE, and manual exposure system. Picture format: 24 x 36mmView original page 4
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Lens Mount: CHINON universal bayonet mount (K, KA, RK mount compatible) with built-in CHINON AF lens contacts. Mirror: Quick return mirror with sub mirror. Shutter: Electromagnetically controlled focal plane shutter, stepless speeds from 8 sec to 1/1000 sec on automatic maximum operation time at AE (A, P1 or P2 mode) is 30 seconds, 14 speeds from 8 to 1/1000 sec on manual exposure. Electronically controlled automatic and manual exposure. 4.butkus.org Shutter Release: Electromagnetic type shutter release with safety lock and provision for cable release. Viewfinder: Fixed eyelevel pentaprism (silver-coated) central split image with micro prism collar, 18 digital LED's indicate shutter speeds (green), over/under exposure (red), and program AE (green), Aperture visible in viewfinder (optical type). Viewfinder magnification: 0.87X at infinity with standard 50mm lens. Viewfinder visibility: 92% Auto Focus Type: Built-in AF contacts for CHINON AF lens, activated by shutter release. In-Focus Trigger: shutter will not be released unless the optional AF lens is in focus. Exposure Meter: TTL full aperture AVERAGE metering and SPOT metering plus capability of measuring light in accordance with the averaged reading of SPOT and center weighted AVERAGE metering (SPOT- AVERAGE) employing two silicon blue cells. Exposure Range: at F1.4 50mm, ISO 100. Center weighted average metering - EV + 1 (F1.4, 1 sec.) to EV + 19 (F22, 1/1000 sec.) Spot metering - EV + 3(F1.4, 1/4 sec.) to EV + 19 (F22, 1/1000 sec.) Exposure Memory: Built-in exposure memory lock system with audible signal activated by halfway depression on shutter release button at SPOT, and by "M' button at AVERAGE metering (Aperture priority AE mode only) ISO Range: Auto Setting - ISO 25-5000 with 1/3EV segment (for DX coded film), Manual seeing ISO 25-3200 with 1/3EV segment (for non-DX film). Exposure Compensation: +2EV to -2EV for DX coded film. Programmed AE mode: Two stages available.4.butkus.org P1: The programmed AE designed for fast moving object. Lens aperture stays open up to the shutter speed of 1/60 sec. Between 1/60 -1/1000 sec., the aperture varies in accordance with the programmed shutter speed. P2: The Programmed AE designed for slow moving objects depth-of-field well considered AE character. Lens aperture stays full open up to the shutter speed of 1/8 sec. At faster than 1/8 sec., the aperture varies in accordance with the programmed shutter speed.View original page 5
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Programmed AE signal: Built-in with flashing "P" LED when the aperture is set within 4 stops from full aperture opening. Beyond 4 stops from full aperture opening, "P" LED will remain "ON" at program AE mode. Manual Shutter Speed selector: One-touch activation type by pressing the shutter release button halfway. Also serves as Exposure Memory button at A mode. Depressing the "M" button, shutter speed starts from 1/125 sec. and goes up with LED indication. Depressing both "M" button and shutter release button, shutter speed goes down from 1/125 sec. A with LED indication in viewfinder. S.C.S. (Shutter speed Change Signal): Built-in with audible buzzer signal along with manual shutter speed change. M.E.S.: (Manual Exposure Signal): Built-in with audible buzzer signal when the proper exposure is achieved by turning aperture ring. Camera Shake, over/under warning: shutter speed slower than 1/30 sec., under/over warning with double audible signal. Film Advance: Single stroke in an arc of 130° with 25° stand off. Motorized film advance with optional power winder. Film Loading: Multi-slotted needle type Film Rewind: By depressing the rewind button and cranking the rewind lever. Film Counter: Automatically indicates number of exposure and resets to "S" when the camera back is opened. Multiple Exposure: Built-in switch which disengages film advance and film counter. Self timer: Electronically controlled at 10 sec. with flashing red LED and audible buzzer signal. "B" (Bulb) Timer Signal: Built-in with variable audible buzzer signals. Accessory Shoe: Hot shoe type with "X" sync and a contact for CHINON dedicated flash. "X" Synchronization: "X" flash sync at 1/100 sec. Slow Synchronization: 1/60 see or slower at manual Special Contacts for CHINON AF lens: Built-in Special Contact for CHINON Auto Date: Built-in Power Source: 3 x 1 .5V "AAA" (AM-4) 4www.butkus.org Power Hold System: 30 sec. at manual exposure mode Battery Check: Built-in with digital LED indicator Accessories: Chinon power winders, Dedicated flashes, Info Back-2 data imprinting unit, Auto Date data imprinting unit, Super multi-coated lenses, AF lenses, Deluxe carrying cases and many more. Dimensions: 136 (W) x 88 (H) x 51 (D) mm. (5.35" x 3.46" x 2.01") Weight: 520g (18.34 oz) 4.butkus.orgView original page 6
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NOTE:
1. Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly, i.e., check polarity. The shutter will
operate only when batteries are correctly installed and not exhausted. When replacing
batteries, replace all three bakeries at the same time. 4.butkus.org
2. If you do not use your camera for a long period of time, remove the bakeries, and store in a
dry location. This will prevent the possibility of battery leakage and damage to your camera.
BATTERY TESTING
1. Set the "exposure mode select
dial" to the "P" position (Fig. 7).
2. Look through the viewfinder and
depress the shutter release button
halfway down to confirm at least one
of LED indicators in the viewfinder
illuminates (Fig. 8).
3. When nothing illuminates, replace
the batteries with a fresh set or
check to ensure the batteries are
correctly installed.
NOTE: Battery testing cannot be accomplished with the exposure mode select dial set at the "L" or
"B".
FILM LOADING
Pull up on the film rewind knob until
the camera back pops open (Fig. 9).
Then insert a film cartridge into the
film chamber with the protruding
end of the cartridge positioned to
the bottom of the camera. Push
down the film rewind knob and
slightly turn the knob in either
direction until it "seats" properly into
the film cartridge spool (Fig. 10). 4.butkus.orgView original page 8Page 9 · Read text
Insert the trimmed end of the film
into a slot of the multi-slot needle
(Fig. 11). Turn the exposure mode
select dial to "M" or "X" setting and
advance the film while holding the
film lightly down on to the transport
sprockets.
Release the shutter if necessary and advance the film until the sprockets engage with the upper and
lower perforations of the film (Fig. 12). Then close the camera back firmly until it locks with a click.
Now turn the film rewind knob gently until all the slack is taken up and the rewind knob stops.
Do not force or further rewind the
film (Fig. 13) Advance the film and
release the shutter three times (Fig.
14). The rewind knob should rotate
counterclockwise as the film is
advanced and the "1 " marking
should appear in the frame counter
window (Fig. 15).
Turn the exposure mode select dial
to the desired position. A
convenient memo holder is provided
on the back of your camera.
Whenever you load new film, just
cut off the top of the film box and
put it in the memo holder as a
reminder (Fig. 16).View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
FRAME COUNTER
Your CHINON ,CP-6 program is equipped with a frame
counter which displays the number of exposures made and
resets automatically upon opening the camera back. At the
very beginning, the counter shows "S" indicating the start of
the picture taking process. When a film is loaded according
to the procedure previously described the counter displays
"1" indicating that the camera is ready for the first exposure.
Every time the film advance lever is turned, the counter will
proceed one stop forward. The number 24 and 36 are
colored in orange to warn the end of commonly used films
(Fig. 17)
FILM ADVANCEMENT
When the film end is reached, the film advance lever may stop before the lever is fully turned. Do not
force the lever. Stop winding at once and rewind the film. Refer to "UNLOADING EXPOSED FILM."
ISO/ASA SETTING
1. When using DX-coded film:
When using DX-coded film, pull up the Film Speed Dial to
align "0" with the index mark (Fig. 18). With the dial in the "0"
position, the film speed will be adjusted
automatically. Applicable rang of the auto film measuring
system is ISO 25 to 5000.
2. When using non-DX code film:
When using film other than DX-coded film, pull up the Film
Speed Dial to align the appropriate ISO number marked
around the side of the dial with the index mark (Fig.
19). Applicable range of this use if ISO 25 to 5000.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
BASIC OPERATIONS
I. Focusing
At the center of the viewfinder is the split image with
microprism collar which is then surrounded by ground
glass. When the camera is in focus, the image on these
focusing aids becomes sharpest. While observing the
subject through the viewfinder, turn the lens focus ring until
the upper and lower split images match up to form a
uniform image (Fig. 19).
This split image focusing is particularly helpful when the
subject is dominated by vertical lines. The microprism is
also very helpful; when out of focus; the image on the
microprism will be composed of a collection of asterisks
(Fig. 20). These sparkling asterisks will disappear when the
focus is properly set. You can double check the focus
seeing by the image on the ground glass.
You can also focus indirectly. Actually measure or estimate
the distance to the subject and set the lens focus ring to the
appropriate setting (Fig. 21).View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
II. Programmed Auto-Exposure
(AE) mode ("P" mode)
Your CHINON CP-6
program camera
automatically selects the
most suitable combination of
shutter speed and aperture
for the optimum exposure.
The programmed AE mode
is ideal for general picture
taking by shooting very
quickly and easily,
eliminating troublesome
exposure setting according
to light conditions.
The CHINON CP-6 program camera is also equipped
with the World's First "Two-Stage" Program AE mode. It
is recommended to use, in most cases the "P1 " mode,
which selects fastest practical shutter speed.
1. Set the Exposure Mode Select dial to the "P1" position
(Fig. 22).
2. Set the lens at it's minimum aperture.
3. While looking at the shutter speed indicator scale in
the viewfinder, slightly depress the shutter release
button. 4.butkus.org
The "P" LED and program selected shutter speed LED indicators light up (Fig. 24). Further pressure
on the shutter button will release the shutter.
* Programmed AE mode warning: The "P" LED indicator (green) in the viewfinder will "flicker"
when the lens aperture is set within four stops of the lens full aperture opening. Beyond four stops of full
aperture opening, the "P" LED indicator will remain illuminated at the programmed AE mode. Thus, set
the lens aperture, so as not to cause the "Programmed AE mode warning" LED to "flicker."
For more detailed usage of programmed AE, please refer to the section "Two-Stage programmed AE"
for advanced use.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
III. Shutter release and release lock
Your CHINON CP-6 program camera features a two
stage electromagnetic shutter release with safety lock.
When the shutter release button is depressed halfway,
the electronic circuitry starts functioning. When the
button is fully depressed, it will trigger the shutter.
Always hold the camera steady and gently depress the
shutter release button to make an exposure. The
position marked "L" on the exposure mode select dial is
the shutter release safety lock position.
When this is aligned with the index mark, the batteries are disconnected from the circuitry and
an exposure cannot be made (Fig. 25). This position is also used when the camera is not to be
used for a long time.
IV. Unloading exposed film
When the film in the camera is
fully exposed, the film
advance lever will stop. Do
not attempt to force the lever
any further, but rewind the film
and replace with a new one.
Push in the rewind lock
release button at the bottom
of the camera (Fig. 26).
Unfold the rewind crank of the
rewind knob. Turn the rewind
crank clockwise (Fig. 27).
You will feel friction as the film is rewound from the camera, back into the film cartridge. Suddenly,
when the film is rewound completely, the friction decreases and the rewind crank will turn with ease. 4.butkus.orgView original page 13Page 14 · Read text
Then pull up on the rewind knob to open the camera back
(Fig. 28). When the camera back is opened the frame
counter will automatically reset to "S". The rewind lock
release button on the bottom of the camera will pop out to
the normal position when the film advance lever is advanced
again. Your exposed film should be processed without delay.
V. Self-timer/Audible signal on-off switch
Your CHINON CP-6
program camera is
equipped with an electronic
self-timer with a red LED
indicator, together with a
piezo ceramic buzzer
(audible signal).
Thin self-timer switch also functions as an audible signal on-off switch. The built-in self-timer
electronically delays the shutter release for ten seconds. The camera should be mounted on a firm
support during self-timer operation. To activate the self-timer, place the self-timer switch to the upper
position and depress the shutter release button (Fig. 29, 30). You will notice the red self-timer LED
blinking with the piezo ceramic buzzer (audible signal) and two seconds before the shutter release
the flashing frequency will increase giving you or your audience time to smile. The self-timer may also
be utilized for releasing the shutter at low shutter speeds when a cable release is not available. If you
decided not to use the self-timer, you can cancel it even after it has started to operate. Just return the
self-timer switch to the normal position for cancellation.
NOTE: When utilizing the self-timer with the exposure mode select dial set at "P" or "A", it is
recommended to block the viewfinder with an eyepiece cover or similar item to prevent extraneous
light from interfering with the automatic exposure system of the camera (Fig. 31 ). 4.butkus.orgView original page 14Page 16 · Read text
2. A few seconds after your CHINON flash is turned to the "ON"
position, the flash ready light will illuminate. When the flash has
reached adequate power, the camera's shutter speed is
automatically set to the 1/100 sec., and 1/125 sec. shutter speed
indicator (green) will blink, signaling the camera flash is ready to
operate (Fig. 35).
3.
With the exposure mode select dial set at "A", after the picture has
been taken and before the flash has recycled, the camera will
automatically switch to the automatic exposure mode until the flash
has once again recycled.
Other electronic flash units can be
utilized with your CHINON CP-6
program camera. However, if the
unit does not incorporate a built-in
hot shoe, a P.C. cord must be
connected to the "X"
synchronization terminal on your
CP-6 program camera for proper
flash synchronization. Also the
exposure mode select dial must be
set to the "X" position (Fig.
36). NOTE: It is advisable to use
only CHINON dedicated flash
units or units designed specially
for use on CHINON cameras.
(Webmaster): Any auto (non-
dedicated flash) will work with
this camera. They can be
expensive units to $30 units. By
placing the flash in AUTO mode,
look at your film ASA and
distance to your subject. Set your
camera to manual, at 1/60 sec. or
"X" and to the F-stop stated on the
flash. Some flash units will have
multiple colors (flash power) and
have more than one F-stop. These
determine the max. distance to the
subject.View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
NOTE: When "FP" or "M" type flash bulbs are used, the shutter speed must be set to 1/15 sec. or slower. Use
of a tripod is always recommended. For details on "Slow Synchronization", refer to "SYSTEM OPERATION".
FOR ADVANCED USE:
I. Multi-mode metering system
By simply switching the metering
select lever, SPOT metering and
center weighted AVERAGE metering
plus capability of measuring light in
accordance with the averaged reading
of SPOT and center weighted
AVERAGE metering (SPOT
AVERAGE) can be obtained
regardless of the AE mode chosen.
1. AVERAGE: center weighted average metering method
This metering system is considered as the conventional way to measure light. The light value of the subjects
placed in the viewfinder is measured evenly with the stress on the light value in the center of the composition.
Simply set the Metering Mode Select Lever to the AVG position to employ this metering mode (Fig. 38). 4.butkus.org
2. SPOT: spot metering method
This method to measure a light value
of the subject placed in the center of
the viewfinder, which covers about
2% of the total picture area. The spot
metering system measures the area
covered by the split-image and
microprism part of the focusing
screen.
This method is extremely useful when there is a big gap between light and dark areas of the subject, e.g. when
taking pictures of a subject with direct sunlight toward the camera (backlit conditions), or of a subject spot-lit
with a dark background. 1.) Set the Metering Mode Select Lever to the SPOT position (Fig. 39). 2.) The
shutter release button depressed halfway, the SPOT digital LED in the viewfinder (red) and the selected shutter
speed at this SPOT metering mode will light up (Fig. 40).
NOTE: When using a PL filter in the SPOT mode, be sure to use a circular Polarized Light (PL) filter for best
results.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
3. SPOT-AVERAGE: averaged reading of SPOT and center weighted AVERAGE metering ("A" mode)
This unique SPOT-AVERAGE metering method is to measure light
in accordance with averaged reading of "spot" and "center weighted
average" metering. This method of light measuring is useful in such
cases when taking pictures of a scene in extremely backlit condition,
or when there is a big gap between brightness of a main subject and
background-under these conditions, AVERAGE metering will be
much affected by the background brightness while SPOT metering
will only measure the light in the center.
1.) Set the Exposure Mode Select Dial to the "A" position, the
Metering Mode Select lever to the "AVG" position (Fig. 41).
2.) Look through the viewfinder compose the picture and focus.
3.) Depress the shutter release button halfway and at the same time depress the Manual Shutter Speed Select
Button once which will instantly memorize the center weighted averaged metering data (Fig. 42). 4.) Continue
to depress the shutter release button halfway and center the main part of the subject in the spot metering zone,
then set the Metering Mode Select lever to the "SPOT' position (Fig. 43). Instantaneously the camera will
compute the averaged reading of the center weighted average metering and spot metering, giving an audible
signal.
NOTE: In the viewfinder, the shutter speed digital LED at SPOT AVERAGE metering blinks, and the spot-
metered shutter speed digital LED lights up.
5.) While keeping the shutter release button halfway depressed, compose the picture and release the shutter.
NOTE: The SPOT-AVERAGE metering cannot be used in program modes (P1 or P2). Please use "A" mode for
SPOT-AVERAGE metering.
II. Exposure Memory
Under normal circumstances your CHINON CP-6 will produce perfectly exposed photographs, due to the
integrated automatic exposure circuitry. However, some lighting conditions might occur that could misguide the
system, such as subjects with a very high contrast or strongly backlit scenes. In such cases the exposure memory
should be used.
1. Exposure memory at SPOT metering mode. Exposure
memory lock is executed by depressing the shutter release button
halfway at the "A" mode. Center the main part of the subject in the
spot metering zone with the Metering Mode Select Lever set in the
"SPOT" position and depress the shutter release button halfway to
memorize the exposure, giving an audible signal (Fig. 44).
While keeping the shutter release button halfway depressed,
recompose the picture as you desire and release the shutter. The
spot-metered shutter speed indicator in the viewfinder will flicker,
and the metered shutter speed at the time of recomposing will stay
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2. Exposure memory at AVERAGE metering mode
1. ) Make sure that the exposure mode select dial is set to the "A"
position. 2.) Look through the viewfinder and center your subject in
the split micro prism center spot, and depress the shutter release
button halfway. 3.) Then press the manual shutter speed select
button once which will instantly memorize the light value of the
subject (indicated by an audible signal). Once the manual shutter
speed button is depressed, there is no need to hold it further, as long
as the shutter release button is halfway depressed (Fig. 45).
4.) Focus and compose the subject in the viewfinder as you desire then press the shutter release button all the
way to take the photograph.
NOTE: When the exposure mode select dial is set to the program mode (P1 or P2), exposure will not be
memorized.
I. Two-stage programmed AE
The CP-6 camera is designed with a two-stage program,
which gives you greater photographic versatility: select
either program based on your photographic needs via the
one touch lever (Fig. 37).View original page 19Page 22 · Read text
2. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the exposure control circuit is
energized and will be in the monitoring stage (Fig. 39). You can see the computerized shutter
speed displayed in the viewfinder by green and yellow LED's (Fig. 40).
* If the lens F stop or the aperture
size is too large for the lighting
condition, the red over exposure
indicator (third from the top of the
scale) will glow, giving double
audible buzzer signals (Fig. 41).
When this happens, stop down the
lens diaphragm by turning the lens F
stop ring or use a film with a lower
ASA number. Another alternative is
to use a ND (neutral density) filter in
front of the lens.
* If the displayed speed is 1/30 or slower (yellow LED's with audible signal), use of a tripod is
recommended, or you can increase the shutter speed by opening the lens diaphragm. Use of a
flash unit is also suggested.
* If the computed shutter speed is even longer than 8 sec. (semi darkness condition) the under
exposure indicator (red LED with double audible signal) at the bottom of the scale will light up
(Fig. 42). Open the lens diaphragm by turning aperture ring, use a film with a higher ASA
number or use a flash.
V. Taking a picture in M mode
You can manually control the CHINON
CP-6 when the camera is set to the "M"
mode. Just one push of the manual shutter
speed select button selects the desired
shutter speed and the audible signal will
be heard when correct exposure is
obtained. Furthermore, CHINON CP-6
program camera is equipped with
convenient "power-hold circuitry".
* Manual shutter speed select button
1. Set the exposure mode select dial to the "M" mode position (Fig. 43).View original page 22Page 23 · Read text
2. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway the 1/125 shutter speed LED will blink and the
metered shutter speed will be displayed (Fig. 44).
3. Select the desired shutter speed by depressing the shutter speed select button. The shutter speed LED
indicator increases step by step as you press the button.
4. When you press both shutter release button and manual shutter speed select button, the shutter speed
LED indicator decreases step by step.
* There are two methods of selecting the correct exposure (M mode)
1. In the Shutter Speed Preferred Selection: set the required shutter speed.
Rotate the lens aperture ring until
the selected shutter speed and the
metered speed are matched up on
the scale in the viewfinder (Fig. 45).
2. In the Aperture priority AE: Set the required aperture on the lens. Change shutter speed until both
LED's are coincident (Fig. 53). 4.but kus.org
* Other features at M mode
1. Power-hold circuitry: One push of the shutter release button holds the camera
circuitry for 30 seconds.
2. S.C.S. (Shutter speed Change Signal): An audible signal will be heard when the
manual shutter speed changes. When the correct exposure (shutter speed) is obtained,
a longer audible signal is heard.
3. M.E.S. (Manual Exposure Signal): For the shutter speed preference (#1 above), an
audible signal is heard when the correct exposure aperture is obtained.
NOTE: At "M" mode, the camera shake and over/under warning audible signals are not
operative.View original page 23Page 24 · Read text
VI. Exposure Compensation (at "P" or "A" mode)
Your CHINON CP-6 program camera incorporates an exposure
compensation dial which can be utilized for special purposes such as
bracketing exposure, compensation for back-lit or spot-lit situations. If
you would prefer darker or brighter pictures than those obtained by the
automatic exposure system, this feature is very helpful.
You can change the exposure factor up to one full stop either plus or minus in 1/3 EV
increments. Pull out and turn the film speed dial to the desired position (Fig. 51).
NOTE: After exposures have been made, be sure to return the dial to the normal exposure
position.
IV. Exposure Memory
Under normal circumstances your CHINON CP-6 program camera will produce perfectly
exposed photographs, due to the integrated automatic exposure circuitry. However some
lighting conditions might occur that could misguide the system such as subjects with a very
high contrast or strongly back-lit scenes. In such cases the exposure memory feature should
be used.
1. Make sure that the exposure mode select dial is set to the
"A" position (Fig. 47).
2. Depress the shutter release button half way and measure
the light on the main part of the subject you want to shoot
excluding all unnecessary light from the side or background
(Fig. 48). Then press the manual shutter speed select button
once which will instantly memorize the light value of the
subject giving an audible signal (Fig. 49). Once the button is
depressed, there is no need to hold the manual shutter speed
select button further as long as the shutter release button is
depressed halfway.View original page 24Page 25 · Read text
VlI. Time Exposure (Night Photography)
Set the exposure mode select dial to the
"B" position (Fig. 52). The shutter mirror
will reflex to the open (up) position while
the shutter release button is depressed.
Use of cable release and a tripod is
recommended for stability to prevent
vibration during time exposures. Your
CHINON CP-6 program camera is
equipped with "B Timer Signal" system
which gives audible signals as time
passes:
* "B" timer signal:
For the first 60 seconds, an audible buzzer will be heard every second. After 60 seconds, at
intervals of 10 seconds, an audible buzzer will be heard in four different signals.
VllI. Multiple Exposure
Another attractive feature of your
CHINON CP-6 program camera is the
built-in unlimited multiple exposure
provision. The multiple exposure lever is
located in front of the film advance lever
(Fig. 53). When you activate the film
advance lever simply press and hold the
multiple exposure lever to the left. This
lever should be held throughout the film
advancement.
By doing so the advance mechanism and the film counter will be disengaged. Only the shutter
will be charged when the film advance lever is activated. Therefore, the film will not advance
and you can make unlimited multiple exposures on any single frame.
NOTE: You can make multiple exposures as you wish. However, each time the multiple
exposure lever must be held before and throughout the film advancement.View original page 25Related documents and language editions
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