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TARON CHIC User manual
User manual for TARON CHIC. 17 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Brand
- Taron
- Model / document
- TARON CHIC
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 17
- File size
- 4.7 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
- Document date
- Not specified in catalog
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by 'l'aronar lerrs ( f 2. 8 ). I;'ocuss ing is done
revolvirrg the wheel wrapped around t lre
front lens unit .
The markings S,G and P correspond resp -
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quick focussing.
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allowing twice as many picturs as in the
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manual lever located on the front of the I
camera.Then you can freely alter the aper-ture of the diaphragm for adjustment to pro' t
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15. If a filter is used,be sure to adjust the oASA dial to the proper coefficient index (".g.
in the case of a yellow filter and film with I
an ASA of lOO,adjust the ASA dial to 50) . o
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o 16. Also rncluded on the Taron Chic ;
a.Synchro-terminal for flash gun.
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o Care of Your Camera
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a -.1'he 'I-ar,,n Chic can be a lifetirne invest-
o irttentionrnent if yotrslrouldtake bepropergiven care.to theseSpecialpoints
in caring for your camera.
a piece1 . ) Theof cottonlensorshouldgauze slightlybe cleanedimpregnatedwith a
with alcohol or other.Wipe the lens slowly
lerlso ()enterin a clockwisemoving outwardsmotion.beginningtrlwards atthethe sides
'I'he shutter should always be kept 2 . ) position the releasedo at Taron Chic is equipped ll Since the
with a light meter,keep the camera away
as Radio oro from magnetic fields such 'I'elevision Receivers which might alter
a proper4 . ) Cleanreadings.your camera with a fine hair
brush or syringe.
Rq sure the camera is f ree of waib ro or sand, which might prove abrasive and
a t 5.ause) Camerasddmge- are sensitive to'hunridity.
So, when not being used for'a lengthy
a period of time,keep the Taron Chic in its caseiencased in a vinyl bag and in a dry
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