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Chinon S-360 User manual
User manual for Chinon S-360. 12 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Brand
- Chinon
- Model / document
- Chinon S-360
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 12
- File size
- 0.9 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
- Document date
- Not specified in catalog
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www.orphancameras.com ENGLISH Description of Flash Unit Elements 1. Main-Reflector 11. Film Speed Selector 2. Sub Reflector 12. Ready Lamp 3. Light Sensor 13. Auto Checker 4. Sub-Reflector Switch 14. Distance Selector 5. Battery Compartment Cover 15. Power Pack Socket 6. Synchro Cord Socket 16. Auto/Manual Selector 7. Lock Ring 17. On/Off SwitchView original page 2
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www.orphancameras.com 8. Mounting Foot 18. Synchro Cord 9. F. Stop Indicator 19. Filter Kit 10. Distance Range Indicator 20. Test ButtonView original page 3
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www.orphancameras.com Inserting the Batteries Remove the Battery Compartment Cover 3) and insert 4 AAView original page 4
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www.orphancameras.com size batteries according to the diagram inside, (Caution: Incorrect insertion of the batteries will prevent proper operation of the flashgun, and may cause damage.) Close the Battery Compartment Cover.www.4.butkus.org Attaching Your Flash to the Camera Loosen the Lock Ring (7). Insert the Mounting Foot (8) of your flash into the camera's accessory shoe clip. Then tighten the flash with the Lock Fang. Set the shutter speed of your camera to the proper setting for electronic flash use, or to 1/60 seconds. (Read your camera owner's manual for details on the flash synchronization.) If your camera has a hot shoe contact, your flash is now fully synchronized with the camera through the center contacts in the camera's shoe. In this case, the Synchro Cord is not necessary. If the camera doesn't have a hot shoe contact, use the Synchro Cord (1-9)which comes with your flash unit. When used with a Chinon CE-5, CO-5, CE-4S or CE-4 cameras you no longer have to alter the shutter speed from the automatic position, since the flash is "dedicated" and is electronically integrated with the camera body. When switched to the "ON" position and when fully charged, the flash unit will electronically signal the camera to alter the shutter speed to 1/60 of a second (set to 1/90 sec. with CG- 5). After the flash picture has been taken the camera will automatically revert back to the automatic shutter speed setting appropriate for the lighting condition.View original page 5
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Battery Operation
Slide On/Off Switch is to the "On" ("B"
mark) position and then F. Stop Indicator
and Distance Range Indicator glow. In a
few seconds the Ready Lamp (12) should
glow, indicating the flash is ready to shoot.
Push the Test Button (14) to make sure
your flash unit works properly. If the flash
discharges, then wait until the Ready
Lamp glows again.
Manual Operation
1. Set the Film Speed Selector (11) to the position of the film speed used.
2. Set the AUTO/MANUAL Selector (17) to "MANUAL" position.
3. Focus your camera and estimate the distance from the flash to subject and set
the distance by Distance Selector (15).
4. Read the proper F. Stop from F. Stop Indicator (9) and set the F. Stop on your
camera.
5. Aim your camera at the subject and take the picture when the Ready Lamp (12)
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Thyristor System Automatic Operation
1. Set the Film Speed Selector (11) to the
position of film speed used.
2. Set AUTO/MANUAL Selector (17) to 1,
2, or 3 position according to the flash
range required. The distance range
indicator (10) shows the maximum and
minimum distances for the automatic
range selected. Please refer to the table
below for the three automatic flash ranges.
3. Set the aperture (F. Stop) of F. Stop
Indicator (9) on your camera.
4. a) For Bounce Flash Operation, Us twin-
flash with Sub-Reflector switched on ("1"
position).
b) For Direct Flash Operation, slide the
Sub-Reflector Switch to off ("0" position).
5. Focus your camera and take the picture
after the Ready Lamp (12) glows.
6. The auto checker (13) will glow after a
picture has been taken if the subject was
within the automatic range selected. This
can be checked before taking a picture by
pressing the test button (14) first, If the
auto checker does not glow, another
automatic range should be selected.
Dedication System With CHINON CamerasView original page 7Page 8 · Read text
www.orphancameras.com Used with Chinon CE-5 and CG-5, the flash ready indicator (red LED) in the viewfinder will glow signaling the camera and flash are ready to operate. With Chinon CE-5, CE-4S and CE-4, the viewfinder 1/60 sec. shutter speed will glow.www.4.butkus.org Auto Shut-Off Your flash is designed to automatically shut off the power supply to save the battery energy. When the unit is switched on, the F. Stop Indicator (9) and Distance Range Indicator (10) come on to indicate the start of charging. After some time, both indicators go off to indicate the power supply has shut-off and the charging stopped, if the unit is left unoperated. The Ready Lamp (12) stays on until the charged energy runs out. You can fire your unit as long as the Ready Lamp is on, and the unit, if fired, resets to the original state. A short push of the On/Off switch (Reset Button) (18) can also charge the unit again. (If neither the Ready Lamp nor the F. Stop Indicator come on after the On/Off switch is turned on, push the On/Off Switch to reset the flash unit.) Bounce PhotographyView original page 8
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Use bounce flash when you desire to make a
softer effect and to eliminate the shadow on your
subject. When taking flash pictures indoors,
bounce the light off the white or reflective colored
walls ceiling or reflective flat surfaces. You can tilt
the Flash Head in horizontal direction by 160° to
the right and 180° to the left as well as in vertical
direction by 90° upwards. It is recommended to
operate your flash in the automatic operation for
bounce flash. For bounce photography, it is very
important to remember that the automatic flash
range should refer the total distance of flash to
reflector to subject.
You can enjoy dual flash light with the Sub-
Reflector (2) . Slide the Sub-Reflector Switch (4)
to "1" position. Both the flash lights from Main
Reflector (1) and Sub-Reflector will give you a
variety of flash techniques as illustrated. If you do
not want to use the Sub-Reflector, slide the Sub-
Reflector Switch to "0" position. Use twin flash
with Sub-Reflector switched on for bounce flash
operation. Single flash with Sub-Reflector
switched off is desirable when shooting directly at
your subject.
Note: For Bounce Dual Flash Photography in
Automatic Operation.
As the Sub-reflector gives always the same light
output, you shall determine the camera lens
aperture according to the Sub-reflector's guide
number (G. No. 12 ASA100/21DIN). In order to
get the clear efficiency of shadow from bounce
lighting you can set the flash by one F-stop
bigger.
Example: With ASA100/21DIN film. SubjectView original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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distance 3m from the camera.
Sub-reflector G. No.12 divided by 3m = F4.
(Camera lens aperture ) .
Flash Auto setting to be F5.6.
Hints for Maintenance and Better Flash Photography
The use of flash eliminates squinting and
shadows and help bring out natural facial
expressions on the subject. When taking
pictures, against highly reflective surfaces like
mirrors, glass or glittering water, use automatic
operation.
When not in use, switch the unit off. Take the
batteries out when the flash if it is being stored or
when it will be carried for a long time. Keep your
flash unit away from dust and moisture to prolong
its life.
Do not try to open or repair your flash unit since
the electric circuit inside carries a high voltage, If
your flash needs repair or does not work
correctly, take it to where you bought it from.
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Filter Kit (Wide angle Diffuser & Telephoto Filter)
Your flash light can be widened or lengthened with this filter kit. This filter affects the
total distance the subject can be away from the flash.
Automatic Operation
ASA 100/DIN21 Wide Angle Diffuser Telephoto Filter
F 2.8 4.3 - 29 feet 6.6 - 49 feet
F 5.6 2.3 - 14 feet 5.0 - 24 feet
F 11 1.7 - 7 feet 3.3 - 12 feet
Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice:
Guide Number 36 (Main Flash)
(ASA100/21 DIN) 12 (Sub Flash)View original page 11From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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