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Chinon Genesis III
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CHINON     GENESISI[
SPEGIFICATIONS
 Type:Motorizedfullyautomatic35 mmfocalplane   Exposure:Actionpriorityprogram,creativepriority   FlashRange:(lS0100):Wideangle:0.85m-5.1
 shuttercamerawithsinglelensreflexviewingsys-    program,normalprogram,slowshutterspeed,    m (33.5"-15.7');Telephoto:0.85m-4.0m
 tem,autoprogrammedpicturecompositionzoom,    flashsync,flashmatic.                      (33.5"-12.3',)'.
 dualmodeautofocusingandtripleprogram        Metering:TTLtwodivided.                   OaylightSync:Possible.
 automaticlightmetering.                    Photocell:Siliconphotodiode(S.PD )             Flashoverride:Possiblebyretractingtheflash.
 Typeol Film:35mmfilmcartridge.         EVRange:Wideangle.EV4.2-18.8;telephoto:EV   PowerSource:6 voltlithiumbattery(2CR5).
 FilmFormal:24x36mm.                   5-20(rso100)                            BatteryGheck:Built-inwithLCDindication.The
 LensSystem:Chinonallglass38-110mmt14.4-    lS0Speed:DXautomaticfilmspeedsettingfor lS0    shutterlocksat lowbatteryvoltage.
 5.6lenswithmacro;12elementsin 11groups.     25-3200.AutomaticlS025settingfornon-DX     FilmTypeWindow:Built-in.
 Macro:Built-in(telemacro;1:5.5).               films.                                  TripodScrew:Built-in.1/4"universalthread.
 ZoomModes:Autoprogrammedcomposition,    ExposureCompensation:+/ -2EV by0.5EV        Self-timer:Electronicallycontrolledself-timerwith
 manualpower,telezoom.                     steps.                               10seconddelay.Cancellable.
 Viewfinder:Fixedpentaprismtype.               BacklightGontrol:Automaticallyactivatedbylight-   LCDPanelIndications:Framecounterincluding
 FocusingScreen:Fine-matte.                 ingsituation.                                 filmtransportsignal,rewindingcompletedsignal
 UFMagnification:0.7x (50mmat infinity).       FilmLoading:Automaticallyloadsfilmandadvanc-  andmultipleexposureindication.Takingmode
 VFCoverage:85%in horizontalandvertical.      esto startpositionwhenthecamerabackis closed.   (continuous,self-timer),exposuremode(normal,
 DiopterFaclor:-1.0 diopter.                 Visualconfirmationof properloadingonLCDpanel.   action,creative),.flashindication,zoommode
 VFIndications:AFindicator(multiAF0Ksignal/too FilmAdvance:Automaticpowerwinderforsingle    (programmed,manualpower,telezoom),exposure
 nearwarning,spotAF0Ksignal/toonearwarning)  andcontinuousfilmadvanceatapproximately1.5     compensation,batterycondition.
 exposureindicator(slowspeedwarning,bulbmode     f rames/second.                       AutoPowerShut0ff:Approximately30seconds.
 signal),flashindicator(flashsignal,recharging    FilmRewinding:Motorizedfullyautomaticfilm       Strap:Handor neckstrapattachable.
 signal).                               rewindingsystemwithautorewindinitiatedatthe       Filter:Accepts58mmfilters.
 FinderMirror:Motorizedquickreturnmirror.      endof thefilm.Autorewindstopsuponcompletion  LensHood:Accepts58 mmlenshood.
 Autolocusing:Stepless,ThroughTheLens(TTL)     offilmrewind.Visualconfirmationof rewindcom-    Accessories:1.4x Teleconverterforextremetele-
 phasedifferentialAFsystemandInfraredMultiAF     pletiononLCDpanel.Midrollrewindingof filmis      photouse,dedicatedflash,evereadyanddeluxe
 systemworktogetherforthebestautofocusing     possible.                            compartmentcases,neckstrap,lenshood.
 accuracy.                              FilmGounter:Built-inwithLCDpanel.          Dimensions:126.5(W)x84.5(H)x126.5(L)mm
 FocusLock:Possiblewithshutterreleasebutton.    MultipleExposure:Unlimited.                          ( 5 . 1 x 3 . 4 x 5 . 1 " ) .
 Cancellable.                          FlashSystem:Retractableflashmaticsensorflash.    Weight:750g (26.25ounces).
 AFRange:0.85m (33.5")to infinity.            Flashshutterspeedprogram:1145-1/100second.
 Shutter:Seikoelectromagneticfocalplaneshutter,    Fillflashshutterspeedrange:1-11100second,
 verticaltravel.                            bulb.
 ShufterSpeed:1-111000second,bulb.          AutoRecharging:Commencesimmediatelyafter
 ShutterRelease:Focuspriorityshutterrelease,     theflashhasbeenfired.Foursecondrecycletime.
 electromagneticallyactivated.Shuttercannotbe     GuideNo.:14(lS0100).
 trippeduntilfocusis completed.

                 LCD INDICATION                          VIEWFINDER
                                                       r Multiimageprogramcomposing                                                                      rr r Flashindicator/Flashreadyindica-
                               mode/ProgramAE mode                                                                   tion
                                    z Batterycheckmark                                                      1   ,zrAF indicatorOK signaland close-
                                 e Self-timermark                                                           up distancewarning
                               + Filmcounter/Multipleexposure                   _4               2   g ' Underexposurewarning/Bulb
                                           ,s, ContinuousShootingmode                                                  4,SpotAF area
                                        o, EV compensationmark                                                                   (s)AutoFocusframe                                                                                                        3                                    z Tele convertermode
                                        a, Multiprogramzoom mode
                                                                5





  RetractableFlash


                                                                                                               Viewfinder eyepiece
 Mainswitch
 Shutterreleasebutton
                                                                         Manualpowerzoombutton(tele/wide)

                                                                                                  SpotAF button
                                                                                                 Flashmodebutton

 Autofocuswindow
                                                                               LCD panel

                                                                               Zoom selectbutton  Self-timerindicationLED
                                                                                       Programselectbutton
                                                                                                          Drivebutton
                                                                                     Manualrewindbutton
                                                                        EV compensationbutton

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