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Chinon CP-6 Twin Program Product booklet
Product booklet for Chinon CP-6 Twin Program. 2 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Chinon CP-6 Twin Program
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CHINON
CP'6 TwlN PRocRAM
FEATURES:
o Multi-modemeteringsystem: SPOT metering,center- o One touch push button manual shutter speed selection.
weightedAVERAGEmeteringplus capabilig of measuring o Shufterspeed change signal via audible beep.
light in accorancewith the averagedreadingof SPOT and o Built-inB (Bulb)timer signalsystemvia audiblebeep.
center-weightedAVERAGEmetering. o AcceptsoptionalCHINON power winders,wireless remote
o Two stage programfor hi-speed(1/60-1/1000sec) or slow control system, dedicatedflashes, Info Back and Auto Date
speed (1 18-1 11000sec) photography. Data Backs, super multi-coatedlenses,carryingcases and
o "DX" Electronicsautomaticallyset ASA/ISO film speed. more.
o Built-inAF electroniccontacts.
'o AF operationactivatedby shutter release. 'AF'o lens is in focus. ACCESSORIES: Shutterwill not "trip" unless
o Creativefull manual overridevia match digital LED system. PROOUCT
o Full informationviewfinderemploying18 multi-coloreddigital NUUBER DESCRIPNON
LED's indicatingshutter speed (green),over/underexposure 28940 Wireless remote controlfor power winders.
(red), slow shutter speed warning (orange),spot metering 28905 5-200 automaticelectronicflash.
(red)and programindication(green). 28915 5-250 dedicatedautomaticelectronicflash.
o Electronicmetal Seiko shutter with automaticstepless 28920 5-280 "bounce" dedicatedautomaticelectronicflash.
speedsfrom 8 sec. to 1/1000. 28922 3-300 dedicatedautomaticelectronicflash
o Detachablehand grip suppliespower to camera body. with informationdisplayby LED.
o Electronicvisualand audible10 sec. self timer. 28925 5-360 "bounce and swivel" dedicatedautomatic
Built-inAuto Date electronic electronicflash with informationdisplay by LED.
contact for use with optional 28935 5-480 "bounce and swivel"
CHINON Auto Date accessory dedicatedautomaticelectronic
back. thyristorflash.
Instantrespondingsiliconblue 28350 Rightanglefinder
cell meteringsystem. 28202 Eyepiecediopter -3.0
Accepts'K", "6.,q"and "RK" 28212 Eyepiecediopter+1.0
mount lenses. 28222 Eyepiecediopter +3.0
Dedicatedelectronicflash 28880 Neck strap for "Series 5" SLR's
circuitry. 27610 WideShoulderStraowith
Exposurememory lock for ..CHINON LOGO'' backlightor recomposing
situations. 28405 Extensiontube set ('12,20,36mm)
Unlimitedmultipleexposures 28415 Extensionbellows
via builtin lever.
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28560 Rubber eyepiece
28640 Metal table tripod
28060 Info Back-2digitaldata imprinting
unit with LCD monitorwindow
28080 Auto Date digitaldataimprintingunit
33600 CHINON35 - 70mm f/3.3 - 4.5 auto
focus lens
24905 Power Winder PW-600
24910 PowerWinderPW-610
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CHINON
GP'6 TwlN PRocRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
o Type: 35mm automaticcompact SLR camera with TTL full apertureselectable o Programmed AE signal: Built-inwith flashing"P" LED,when the apertureis set
multi-modemetering(CenterWeightedAVERAGEMetering,SPOT Meteringand within4 stopsfrom full apertureopening.Beyond4 stopsfrom full apertureopening,
SPOT-AVERAGEmetering),twin programAE (instantstop-downre-metering), "P" LED will remain"ON" at programAE mode.
AperturepriorityAE, and manualexposuresystem. o tanual Shutter Speed selector: One-touchactivationtype by pressingthe shutter
o Pictureformat:24 x 36mm release button halfway.Also serves as ExposureMemory button at A mode.
o lons tount: CHINONuniversalbayonetmount(K, l(A, RK mountcompatible)with Depressingthe "M" button,shutterspeedstartslrom 1/125sec. and goes up with
bnitt-inCHINONAF lens contacts. LED indication.Depressingboth "M" button and shutler releasebutton, shutterspeed
o Hirror: Quick returnmirrorwithsub minor. goesdown trom11125sec. with LED indicationin viewfinder.
o Shutter: Electromagneticallycontrolledfocal plane shutter,steplessspeeds from I . S.C.S.(Shutter speed Change Signal): Built-inwith audiblebuzzersignalalong
sec to 1/1000sec on automatic;maximumoperationtime at AE (A, P1 or P2 mode)is with manual shutter speed change.
3Oseconds,14 speedsfrom 8 to 1/10O0sec on manualexposure.Electronically o t.E.S.: (tanual Erposure Signal): Built-inwith audiblebuzzersignalwhen the
controlledautomaticand manual exposure. proper exposure is achieved by turning aperturering.
o Shutter Release: Electromagnetictype shutter releasewith safety lock and provision o Camera Shake, over/under warning: Shutterspeed slower than 1/30 sec., under/
forcable release. overwarningwith doubleaudiblesignal.
o Vbwfinder: Fixed eyelevel pentaprism(silver-coated),central split image with micro o Film Advance: Single stroke in an arc of 130" with 25" stand off. Motorizedlilm
prism collar, 18 digital LED's indicateshutter speeds (green),over/underexposure advance with optional power winder.
(red),and programAE(green),Aperturevisiblein viewlinder(opticaltype). o Fllm Loadlng: Multi-slottedneedle type
o Vrewfinder magnification: 0.87X at infinitywith standard50mm lens. o Film Rewlnd: By depressingthe rewind button and crankingthe rewind lever.
o Vrewflnder visibility: 92% o Fllm Counter: Automaticallyindicatesnumberof exposureand resetsto "S" when
o Auto Focus Type: Buitt-inAF contactsfor CHINON AF lens, activatedby shutter the camera back is opened.
release. o tultiple Erposure: Built-inswitchwhichdisengagesfilm advanceand film @unter.
o In-FocusTrigger: Shutterwillnot be releasedunlessthe optionalAFlens is in focus. o Selftimer: Electronicallycontrolledat 10 sec. with flashing red LED and audible
o Exposure teter: TTL full apertureAVERAGEmeteringand SPOT meteringplus buzzer signal.
capabilityof measuringlight in accordancewith the averagedreadingof SPOT and o 'B' (Bulb) Timer Signal: Built-inwith variableaudiblebuzzersignals.
centerweightedAVERAGEmetering(SPOT-AVERAGE),employingtwo siliconblue o Accessory Shoe: Hot shoe type with "X" sync and a contact for CHINONdedicated
cells. flash.
o Erposure Range: at F1.4 50mm, ISO 10O. o 'X'Synchronlzation: "X" flash sync at 1/10Osec.
oCenterweightedaveragemetering-EV+1(Fl.4,l sec)toEV+19(F22,1/10O0sec)o Slow Synchronization: 1/60 sec or slower at manual
o Spot metering- EV + 3(F1.4, 1/4 sec) to EV + 19 (F22,1/1000sec) o Special ContactslorCH|NON AF lens: Built-in
o Erposure temory: Buih-inexposure memory lock system with audiblesignal o Special Contac'tforCH|NON Auto Date: Built-in
activatedby haltwaydepressionon shutler release button at SPOT, and by "M" o Power Source: 3 x 1.5V "AAA' (AM-4)
button at AVEMGE metering (AperturepriorityAE mode only) o Power Hold System:30 sec. at manualexposuremode
o lS0 Range: Auto Setting - ISO 25-5000with 1/3EVsegment (for DX coded film), o Battery Gheck: Built-inwith digital LED indicator
Manual sening ISO 25-3200with 1/3EV segment (for non-DX film). o Accessorles: CHINON power winders, Dedicatedflashes, Info Back-2 data
o Erposure Compensation: +2EV to -2EV for DX coded film. imprintingunit,Auto Date imprintingunit, Supermulti-coatedlenses,AF lenses,
. Programmed AE mode: Two stages available. Deluxe carryingoases and many more.
Pl: The programmedAE designedfor fast moving obiect. Lens aperturestays open o Dlmenslons:136(W)x 88(H) x 51(D)mm. (5.35"x 3.46"x 2.01")
up to the shutter speed ol 1/60 sec. Between 1/6O- 1/1000sec., the aperturevaries in o Wbight: 5209 (18.34oz)
accordarrcewith the programmedshutter speed.
Pll: The programmedAE designedfor slow movingobjects,depth-of-fieldwell VIEWFINDER consideredAE character.Lens aperturestays fullopen up to the shutter speed of 1/8 ,N l.Aperlure sec. At faster than 1/8 sec., the aperturevaries in accordancewith the programmed indicator LED (red) 2.Spot
shutter speed. r'@l o 3.Program AE inditxtor LED (green)
s-l i;f 4.Over exposure LED (red)
PRODUCT L g 5.Shutte6.Slow shutterspeedspeedLED (green)LED (yellow)
NUTBER DESCR|PNON l-l;l T.Under exposure LED (red)
image rangefinder S.Split
collar 9.Microprism25O?o CP-6 body .l i roI L:: l0.Ground glass
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Manualshutterspeedselectbutton/Exposurememorybutton
Accessoryshoe (hot shoe)
Filmadvancelever Filmrewindknoband backopeningknob
Shutterreleasebutton
Film speed dial(lSO)
Film counterwindow F stopwindow
Multipleexposurelever
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