Chinon Splash GX User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS                     Holding the Camera 22

Nomenclature . 2                              Viewfinder 24

Specifications 6                               Waterproof Photography 26

Simplified Guide for Using Your Camera 10      Auto-Focus Shooting 30

Installing the Batteries 12                      Focus Lock System 34

Battery Testing 14                            Film Rewinding 36

Automatic Film Speed Setting 16                 Flash Photography 38

Automatic Film Loading 16                     Attach Neck strap 42

                                            Care of the Camera 43

NOMENCLATURE

1. Strap eyelet

2. Film door closure

3. Shutter release
button

4. Autofocus window

5. Viewfinder

6. Flash

7. Fixed waterproof
and protective lens
cover

8. Lens

9. Exposure metering
window

SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE: Weatherproof, dust and sand resistant, fully automatic 35 mm compact autofocus camera.

PICTURE FORMAT: 24x36 mm

LENS: 35 mm F3.9, 3 elements in 3 groups. VIEWFINDER: Albada type bright frame with AF frame,
parallax marks, AF lock indication LED (green) and under exposure warning/battery check LED (red).

SHUTTER: Programmed electronic shutter; 1/90 sec. - 1/410 sec., mechanical release, shutter locks when the
power/flash switch lever is in the OFF position.

EXPOSURE METER: Programmed EE, CdS. EV RANGE: EV1O.5--EV14.5 (ISO 100).

AUTOMATIC FILM SPEED SETTING: The film speed is automatically set when using a OX-coded film of
ISO 100/21° - 1000/31°. Non-DX film will be set to ISO 100/21°.

FOCUSING: Infrared automatic focusing system with possible prefocus; cancellable. FOCUSING RANGE: 1
.3 meters (4.26 ft) to infinity

FILM LOADING: Auto loading system with built-in motor.

FILM WIND: Automatic power winder for single frame advance.

FILM REWIND: Automatic power rewinding; rewind actuated with rewind switch lever.

AUTO REWIND STOP: Film rewinding automatically stops upon completion.

EXPOSURE COUNTER: Indicates number of exposed frames and returns frame by frame while rewinding,
and resets to "S" when camera back is opened.

FLASH: Fixed type electronic flash, flashmatic, Guide number 10 (ISO 100 meters), Effective range of 1.3--
3.5 meters (4.26 - 11.48 ft) at ISO 100, Recycling time of approximately 5 seconds. Flash ready indicator built-
in.

WATER RESISTANCE: Washable with water.

OTHER FEATURES: Film type window, tripod screw and neck strap.

POWER SOURCE: Two 1.5, V "AA" size alkaline batteries (LR6).

DIMENSIONS: 1 40(W)x 77(H) x 53(0) mm (5.51 x3.03"x2.09").

WEIGHT: 370 g (13.06 oz)

AUTOMATIC FILM SPEED SETTING





                               The film speed is automatically set when using a DX-coded
                                       film of

                              ISO 100/21° - 1000/31 Non-DX films will be set to ISO
                                   100/21° (Fig. 6).

                       AUTOMATIC FILM LOADING

                                Always load and unload your camera in subdued light, and
                                    never in direct sunlight.

                                           1. Slide the film door closure latch in the direction of the
                                   arrow and lift up the closure as illustrated to open the back
                                    cover (Fig. 7).

Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber (Fig. 8). Align the trimmed end of the film on the take-
up spool with the yellow film tip mark.
When loading film, make sure that the film lies flat between the film guides.
Engage the perforation of the film with the teeth of the sprocket (Fig. 9). Close the back cover as
illustrated (Fig. 10)




                                                      Set to the Power/Flash Switch Lever to ON
                                                         position and release the shutter button three
                                                     times until the figure 1" appears in the frame
                                                      counter (Fig. 11). The camera is now properly
                                                       loaded.

                                    NOTE:

                                              * If the film counter does not function, the film
                                                                     is not properly advancing. Open the back cover
                                                and re-load the camera. When inserting film
                                                             cartridge, make sure they are not wet. If so, wipe
                                                                                   it with cloth before use.

                                                 Cartridge Window

                                                    This camera is equipped with a convenient
                                                       Cartridge Window so that you can check what
                                                      type of film is in use (Fig. 12).

HOLDING THE CAMERA

  Hold the camera firmly in both hands with at
   least one elbow at your side to ensure camera
   steadiness when taking a picture.





VIEWFINDER

(1) Bright line frame

(2) Parallax marks

(3) Auto-focus frame

(4) AF indication LED (green)

(5) Under exposure warning! Battery check LED
(red)

WATER PROOF PHOTOGRAPHY

Your SPLASH AF camera is designed to be water-resistant. It can safely be washed with water. You can
use it anywhere, even on a rainy day or at the beach.





                         Check Weatherproof seal

                                    1. Make sure the weatherproof rubber seal inside is not partially or
                             wholly removed.

                                    2. Make sure there is no sand or foreign material on or around the
                               weatherproof seal. If there are such foreign material on the seal, the
                            camera might not provide its full weatherproof protection.

                     NOTE:

                           * When replacing batteries and/ or inserting a film cartridge, make sure
                                    that they are not wet. If so, wipe them with a dry cloth before use.

                           * When the lens cover is covered with moisture or dirt, gently wipe
                               with a soft cloth before taking a picture.





                                FILM REWIND

                                  When the film in the camera is fully exposed, the
                                           motor stops and shutter release is locked. Start
                                              rewinding at once.

                                                       1. Slide the Rewind Switch Lever in the direction
                                                  of the arrow to rewind the film (Fig. 13).

                                                       2. During rewinding, the frame number counts
                                           backward showing how many frames are still
                                              remaining to be rewound.

                                                       3. When rewinding is safely completed, "S
                                                appears in the frame counter and the motor
                                                 automatically stops (Fig. 14). Open the back
                                              cover and remove the film.

NOTE:

                                  When auto rewinding takes a long time to
                                               complete, replace the batteries with a fresh set.





FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Switch to flash photography if the under-exposure warning LED lights up while pressing the shutter release
button halfway (Fig. 15).

1. Set the Power/Flash Switch Lever to the 4 position to turn on the flash.

2. Make sure that the Flash Ready Indicator is illuminated before taking a picture (Fig. 16).

3. When the flash is no longer required, be sure to return the power/flash switch the lever to either the ON or
OFF position (Fig. 17).

Effective Flash Distance Distance

ISO 100/21* ~L~I6--3.1 m 5.3--10 ft.

ISO 200/24 1.6--4.4 m 5.3--14 ft.

ISO 400/27 1.3--3.5 m 4.3--11 ft.

ISO 1000/31 1.3--5.6 m 4.3--18 ft.





CARE OF THE CAMERA

Your camera is a precision instrument. When used with care it will provide years of trouble-free service. Protect
your camera from dirt, rain, dampness and excessive heat. Avoid touching the lens. To clean the lens, wipe it
gently with a soft lintless cloth or tissue. Do not use eyeglass tissues as they might damage the lens coating. Do
not disassemble or touch the inside of the camera as possible high voltage in the flash circuitry can be
dangerous.

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