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    Gtr-94FMicrocomputercontrolledlullymotorized
                            35 mm AFSLRwithmultiautoexposuremodes
                   TTLstrobe-AEsystem.LCDindicatorfor camerafunctions.





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S'A'GLEAF MODE FOR |M% FAIL
SAFE PICTURETAKING.





       ?                The SingleAF modeis the mostpositiveshootingmodesincethe shutterwill
                   onlyreleasewhenthe subjectis in focus.Thecamerais set for the SingleAF
               modeby pressingthe focusingmodeselectorandthe UP/DOWNbutton.When
                   the SingleAF modeis selected,"AF" indicationwill appearon the LCDpanel.ln
                       this mode,out of focuspicturesaren'tpossiblebecausethe shuttercannotbe
     V            releasedunlessthe focushasbeenaccuratelycompleted.

                A built-inAF illuminatorsensoractivatesa beam
                         in low lightlevels that enablesthe autofocusing
                   systemof the CP-9AFto achievefocusingeven in
                   extremelypoor lightingsituations.
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CONTINUOUSAF MODE TO
FOLLOWMOVING SUBJECTS.





                     In the ContinuousAF mode,the cameracontinuesto focusas longas the shutter
                   releasebuttonis halfwaydepressed.Thisis a shutterpriorityAF modeso that
                wheneverthe shutteris depressedfully,the shutterwillreleaseimmediately.This
              modeis idealformovingsubjectsas thecamerakeepson focusingaccordingto
                   the subjectsmovement.





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THE HARMONYOF HUMAN.TECHNOLOG
IN THE FLAWLESSLYSIMPLEOPERATIONO]
VARIEDFEATURESOF THE CHINONCP.gAF
FULL INFORMATIONVIEWFINDERAND LCD PANELDISPLAYSMONITORCAME
FUNCTIONSINSTANTLY.

 l _       |                                        ViewfinderIndications
?-                                                                                                  (r; Flash ready symbol LED (Red)
  4 -                                                                                        iz  AF OK LED (Green)
                                                                        program                                                                                         (Green)                                                                                          ('3r Action                                                                     LED
                                                                                                          (i)                                                                        program                                                                                          (Green)           l0                                                                  Normal                                                                      LED                                                                                   9
                                                                                                                                 ,       s  Creative program LED (Green)                           t-                                8          , o  Shutter s'pee-OleOs  (Green/Orange)           I                                                                              (7  Under exposure warning (Red)       EiElEle                           t-    J
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TTL DIRECTFLASHCONTROLAE         PROGRAMFLASHMATICCONTROL
SYSTEMFOR BOTHDAY AND NIGHT       SYSTEMWITHTHE CHINONAF S-120





The Chinon CP-9AF integratesa TTL direct flash control      When the Chinon AF S-120 is attachedto the CP-94F,
AE system that utilizes an automatic output controlwhen         the program flashmaticcontrol AE mode will be
using the Chinon AF 5-280 flash unit. The TTL direct            activated.The power for the AF S-120 is supplied from
flash control system gives perfect flash exposures for            the camera body. The AF S-120 is controlledby the
every shooting situation not only at night but also in             camera's main CPU automatically.The AF S-120 is very
daylightfor fill-in flash pictures. In all AE modes, the AF         compact in size, but the coverage angle is sufficientto
5-280 TTL flash give perfect flash exposures auto-              properly expose the full field of view of a 35mm wide
matically.Slow shutter speed synchronizationis also            angle lens. The distance data is calculatedfrom the
possible.Simply set the CHINON CP-9AF to the manual      ROM located inside the AF lens and CPU to establish
exposure mode and select the desired shutter speed.            the correct exposure data from the distance data via this
Slow synchronizationincreasesthe background           ROM which also simultaneouslycontrols the aperture
exposure while maintainingthe proper exposure of the           size for the proper flash exposure.
main subject. No matter what the circumstances,the
combinationof the TTL direct flash control system and
the Chinon AF 5-280 will take perfect flash pictures all
the time. The Chinon AF 5-280 also incorporatesan
beam which is automaticallyactivated at low
light levels, enabling the autofocusingsystem in the
Chinon CP-9AF to function even in low-lightsituations
where conventionalAF SLRs will experience auto
focusing difficulties.




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[D HIGH.TECHSOPHISTICATIONRESULTS= THE INCREDIBLY


IA


 LCD panel indications
 @ Picturetaking mode
 @ EV compensalionmark
 @ DX lilm mark
 @ F. No. indication/EVcompensationvalue
 @ Film counter/Self-timer,Bulb, Intervaltime indication
 ro, Self-Timemark
 Q; Time indication
 @ Shutterspeed/lSOspeed indication
 @ ISO mark
 @ Batterycheck mark
 @ AEB mark
 @ Focusingmode indication


NORMALPROGRAM(P) FOR    ACTIONPROGRAM(Pa)       CREATIVEPROGRAM(Pc)
GENERALPICTURETAKING     SLICESTIMEINTOA BRIEF    FORA CREATIVEMIND
                        FRACTIONOF A SECOND



                           ----El                                                       Ii            -
 The Normal program AE is the mode designed        The action program AE moderHilemphasizes the  ffi'[dlThe Creative program AE mode always gives
  lor most general picture taking situations.Since         fastest available shutter speed (up to 1/2000           the optimum depth of field for each scene. For
 Chinon CP-9AF normal program mode does          second) for each scene. When you want to               this kind of creative shooting, the Chinon not shift its basic characteristicsbased on the          freeze the action of a fast moving subject, set        CP-9AF is set to the creative program AE  r
 F No. of the attached lens, a consistenl com-           the Chinon CP-9AF for the Action program AE        mode. This allows the photographerto be total- binationof shutter speed and aperture can          mode and you will always get the action lrozen            ly free to concentrate on the subject and its   t
 always be expecled.                                       in motion.                                         composition. When the action is limited, such
                                                                                                 as beautiful scenery, set the CHINON CP-9AF
                                                                                                                         to the Creative Program AE mode and discover
                                                                                   how easy great pictures can be.





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AUTOMATICEXPOSUREBRACKETINGFOR
EXPANDEDCREATIVEAPPLICATIONS





Undercomplexor subtlelightingsitua-      "over exposed"picture,secondwith the
tions,properexposurealone sometimes    "proper"exposureand third with a
cannot capturethe creativeexpression        - 1.OEV"underexposed"picture.The
the photographerrequires.Various       CP-9AF'sAEB systemenablesa
shots at differentexposurevalues of the    photographerto fully concentrateon the
same subjectare what is needed.In        subject and have the shutter andlor
such situationswith cameraswithout       aperturechar,geeven underthe most
AEB, the photographerhas to manually    demandinglightingconditions.The AEB
adjustthe exposurevaluesby making     mode can be operatedin any of the
EV compensationchangefor each shot.    automaticexposuremodes of the
This only allowsfor a greaterchanceof     ChinonCP-9AF.
executionalerrorsbeing made.          The above photographsillustratethe
With the ChinonCP-9AF,one simple        versatilityof the AEB mode with a back-
push of the AEB buttonenactsthe          lightedsubject.In this sequence,the
AutomaticExposureBracketingpicture     + 1.0 EV exposuremight be considered
takingmode.This mode automatically      to be the most pleasingpicturechoice.
givesthree differentexposurevalueson
the same subject,first with a + 1.0EV

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Lens lock release lever                                    e
                                 @ Multipleexposure lock button
                                 @ Accessoryshoe (hot shoe)
                                 @ Data panel
                                 @ AF mode button
                                 @ Selftimer/Timeexposurebutton
                                                                                                            (, AF illuminator/Self-timerLED
                                 @ AE lock button
                                 @ Shutter release button
                                 @ UP/DOWNbutton
                                 @ AEB (Auto ExposureBracketing)button
                                 @ Mode reset button
                                 @ Exposuremode selector
                                 @ Main switch("S", "C" mode selector)
                                                                                      /Multiple exposureswitch





APERTUREPRIORITYAE      MANUALEXPOSURETO       AMAZINGLONGTIME
FORCOMPLETEDEPTHOF    DRAWYOUROWN          PHOTOGRAPHYBY
FOCUSCONTROL           IMAGINATIONINTOTHE        INCREDIBLEBULB
                         PICTURE                CONTROLSYSTEM





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ffiWhen an exact area must remain precisely in        When you want to create a distinct image on         The Chinon CP-9AF incorporales an exclusive
 focus, the aperture priority AE mode should be        a canvas of film, simply select the manual             bulb control system that enables you to control
 selected. With Chinon AF lenses, the desired         exposure mode. Both ti:e shutter speed and            the bulb shutter opening time automatically.
 aperlure size can be selected with the UP/             aperture size can be selected by the                  Bulb shutter opening times can be selected by
 DOWN button. The large LCD panel indicates         combination of the UP/DOWN button and the          the time mode button and the UP/DOWN
 the precise aperture. The aperture priority AE       AE lock button. For the shutter speed                  button for precise shutler opening times from 1
 mode can be operated with all types of K                selection, simply press the UP/DOWN button         second up to 90 minutes. lt's no longer neces-
 mount lenses such as KA, KAF, or even RK               lor the desired speed. Aperture selection can           sary to keep a finger on the shutter release
 lenses with flawlessly exposed results.              be made by pressing the UP/DOWN button            button or to have to count the elapsed time
                                                      while the AE lock button is depressed. Both the        from the beginning to the end of an exposure.
                                                        shutter speed and the ,.lerture size will be
                                                       indicated on the LCD panel. lnside the
                                                        viewfinder,the metered shutter speed will light
                                               up while the selected shutter speed will be
                                                           blinking. lts instantly easy to know how far your
                                              manual exposure setting is off from the
                                               metered exposure setting by monitoring these
                                                      viewfinder digital shutter speeds.





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AE LOCK:A PUSHBUTTON              CONTINUOUSSHOOTINGFOR
EXPOSUREOVERRIDE                 CONTINUINGACTION
                                                      Stoppingthe actionwas neverso easy as with the
                                                 ChinonCP-9AF.Set the CP-9AFto the continuous
                                                        shootingmodeand followthe action.The Chinon
                                             CP-9AFcan captureallthe actionat a speedof up to 2.5
                                                    framesper second.



Withthe CHINONCP-9AF,an
automaticexposuresettingcan be
lockedfor one shotby simply
pressingthe AE lockbutton.This mode
can be usedwith allthreeprogramAE
modesand the aperturepriorityAE
mode.This featureis very effective
whenthe lightingconditionsvary
radicallybetweenthe subjectand either
the backgroundor foreground.



CREATIVEEXPRESSIONVIA
THEINTERVALTIMERAND MULTIPLE
EXPOSUREMODES
Intervaltime photographsand an unlimitedmultipleexposuresystem
are two highlycreativefeaturesof the ChinonCP-9AF.Bothcan be
operatedseparatelyor togetherdependingon your creativeconceptof
photographicexpression.Applicationsfor the MultipleExposureand
Intervaltime modeare virtuallyunlimited.Any and all of the various
exposuremodescan be usedin differentcombinationsto achieve
amazingphotographicimages.Thinkof the impactof beingableto
followthe entiresequenceof an oceantide risingand fallingor the
beginningto the end of the Golden-Ringeffect,photographed
eitheron a singleframeor consecutiveframes.





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AUTOMATICEXPOSUREBRACKETINGFOR
EXPANDEDCREATIVEAPPLICATIONS





Undercomplexor subtlelightingsitua-      "over exposed" picture,second with the
tions, proper exposurealone sometimes    "proper"exposureand third with a
cannot capturethe creativeexpression     -1.0EV "underexposed"picture.The
the photographerrequires.Various       CP-9AF'sAEB systemenablesa
shots at differentexposurevalues of the    photographerto fully concentrateon the
same subjectare what is needed.In        subjectand have the shutterand/or
such situationswith cameraswithout       aperturechar,Eeeven under the most
AEB, the photographerhas to manually    demandinglightingconditions.The AEB
adjustthe exposurevaluesby making     mode can be operatedin any of the
EV compensationchange for each shot.    automaticexposuremodes of the
This only allowsfor a greaterchanceof     ChinonCP-gAF.
executionalerrorsbeing made.          The above photographsillustratethe
With the ChinonCP-9AF,one simple        versatilityof the AEB mode with a back-
push of the AEB buttonenactsthe          lightedsubject.In this sequence,the
AutomaticExposureBracketingpicture     + 1.0 EV exposuremight be considered
takingmode.This mode automatically      to be the most pleasingpicturechoice.
gives three differentexposurevalues on
the same subject,first with a +1.0EV

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OTHERCP.gAF FEATURES

FULLY MOTORIZEDAUTOMATIC
OPERATION;SIMPLEAND EASY
                       Fromthe film loadingto
                            rewinding,everything
                        on the CP-9AFis auto-
                            matic.The built-inCPU
                             controlledpowerwinder
                        adavncesthe film at up
                               to 2.5 fps for boththe
                            singleor continuous
                          shootingmodes.


AUTOMATICDX FILMSPEEDSETTING
FOR rSO 2s TO 5000
                       The automaticfilm
                        speedsettingsystemof
                            the CP-9AFhas an        SELFTIMER            NOTHING
                              incrediblerangeof ISO       ORDINARY.
                        25 up to ISO 5000.In
                            otherwords,no matter                      Wheneveryonehas to be part of
                        what DX film is used,                                the picture,simplyset the self-
                            the CP-9AFwill set the                                timer modeand join the party.The
                            precisefilm speed                             ChinonCP-9AFdelaysthe
                                instantly.Fullymanual                            exposurefor 10 secondsand then
film speedsettingfor the non-DXfilms is conveniently                             shootsthe pictureautomatically.
possibleby usingthe LCD panel displays.                                  The true versatilityof the selftimer
                                                                     systemof the ChinonCP-9AFis
                                                                                      that it can also be adjustedfor a
                                                                            delayfrom 1 secondup to 90
                                                                         minutes.ll you shouldfeel like
EV COMPENSATIONUP TO AN                                            takinga pictureof yourselfin
EXPANSIVE+4EV                                                deep sleep,just set the selftimer
                                                                            delaytime to 90 minutespriorto
                The versatileChinonCP-9AFalso                           goingto bed.The ChinonCP-9AF
                 has an EV compensationsystem                                 willquietlycountoff the timeand
                       for up to +4EV for DX films.                                 take a pictureof that relaxed
                   Pressingthe time modebutton                               sleepingposition90 minutesinto
                 and the AF mode buttonat the                                    that restfullsnooze.l=;;ltr:.]  sametime allowsthe desiredEV
                  compensationto be adjustedby
                   usingthe UP/DOWNbutton.The
              LCDpanelwillindicatethe actual
              EV compensationchangeas the
                     settingis beingmade.

                                USERREPLACEABLELITHIUMBATTERY


PRESSTHE MODERESETBUTTON& GO
BACKTO THE BASICPICTURETAKING
MODES
                       Wheneveryou want to          The mostcleverlydesignedbatterycompartmentdesign
                        go back to the basicsor         foundanywhereis the one in the ChinonCP-9AF.lt has
                           cancelany modeor              the capabilityto acceptan incrediblypowerfullithium
                           procedure,just press            battery(2CR5)or the extremelypopular1.5 voltAA
                             the moderesetbutton.           batteries.Witheitherbatteries.the ChinonCP-9AFwill
                            This will automatically         work perfectly.With a lithiumbattery,the energycon-
 terminateany exposureoverrideor timingmodeand set           servingChinonCP-9AFcan take at least720 exposures
 the CP-9AFto the basicpicturetakingmodecomprised         evenwhenthe AF S-120flashis used50% of the time.
 of the normalprogramAE and the singleAF mode.

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TECHNO LOGICAL INNOUATIONS
                        BACKED BY TECHNOLOGICAL
                       ADUANCEMENTS

                                 UNIQUEYETCONVENTIONALCHINON
                                      C.AF MOUNTLENSES.FASTAND
                                       EFFICIENT.
                                                                            The primary criteria in
                                                                                        designing the Chinon C-AF
                                                                                            lens system was to ensure
TOTALLYINTEGRATEDIC CIRCUITRYFOR                                        the fastest possible
GREATERRELIABILITY                                                           focusing speed while
                                                                                         maintainingK-bayonet
                                                                             mount compatibilitywith
                                                                              non-AF lenses.
                                                                                Most AF SLRs available
                                                                                       today mount their focusing
                                                                                   motors in the camera
                                                                                          body.

                                                        Chinon selected a lens-integralsystem so that each spe-
                                                                                  cific lens can have the best matching precision motor for
                                                                                       its gear-train,assuring the quickest possible focusing
                                                           speed. The greatest advantage of the lens-integral
                                                        system is that it totally eliminatesthe inherent power
                                                                  loss of the mechanical body-lens coupling of the body-
                                                                      integral system since the focusing data transmission
                                                                                   is electronicallytransmittedto the lens rather than
Allthe sophisticatedand remarkable features of the                mechanically.
Chinon CP-9AF are efficientlycontrolled by micro               The uniqueness of the Chinon C-AF bayonet lens mount
computers. The Chinon CP-9AF incorporatesan 8 bit              lenses doesn't end up with its highly efficientfocusing
main CPU, 8 bit AF-interface lC and a 4 bit ROM lens             system. lt is totally compatible with the widely popular
controllingAF lC. Each lC is designed specificallyfor the            universal K-mount lens system. That means the Chinon
CP-9AF to enhance the camera's abilitiesto keep pace          CP-9AF can be operated with alltypes of K-mount
with the newest technologicalbreakthroughs.                     lenses such as KA, KAF or even RK lenses in the
                                                        manualfocusingmodes.

                                  ELECTRONICSTILLPHOTOGRAPHY:TTL METERINGSYSTEMAND ADVANCED                                 THE FUTUREPOTENTIALOF THE CHINONCCD PHASEDIFFERENTIALAF SYSTEM                                      CP.gAFBEHINDTHEMIRROR

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                                                                         The Chinon CP-9AF aims
                                                                                            not only for the present but
                                                                                                           for future photographic
                                                                                            applicationswith a built-in
                                                                                         contact for the Chinon
                 The TTL meteringsystemand                                       ElectronicStill Video Back.
                  advancedCCD phasedifferen-                               The above photo shows the
                       tialdetectionAF systemare                                        prototype of Chinons
                     integratedintothe mirror                                            ElectronicStill Video Back
                    housing.The meteringsystem                                    attached to the CP-9AF.
                      incorporatesan instantlyre-                      -                   --7        This prototype Electronic
                   spondingSPD photocellthat                  Still Video Back incorporatesa CCD image sensor with
givesphenomenallyconsistentand accurateexposures         380,000pixels.lt usesstandardelectronicfloppydiscs
underany lightingconditions.The CCD linesensoris            as an imagerecordingmedia.ChinonsprototypeElec-
locatedin the bottomof the CP-9AFmirrorhousing.lt              tronicStillVideoBackevenhasthe potentialto incorpo-
detectsthe subjectto cameradistanceinstantlyand               rateevenbetterCCD imagesensorswithgreaterpixels
accurately.Bothsensorsare firmlyhousedand protected         as developmentprogresses.The proto{ypeElectronic
for greaterreliability.                                                    StillVideoBackis just one moreexampleof Chinons
                                                commitmentfor the futureof photography.
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CP.gAFSYSTEMACCESSORIES              @ INFO BACK III
                                    @ EVEREADY CASE F/CP.gAF W/

                                                                           STRAP                                      o WIDE2&70 mmSHOULDERLENS
INTERCHANGEABLELENSESFOR CP.gAF
           Oza-zoAFMacrozoom @zo-ztoAFzoom
Type                Micro motor controlled AF zoom lenses, dedicated for
                 CP.g AF SLR.
F.No.               Ft3.5-4.5                       Ft4.5
Focal length       28-70mm                   70-210 mm
Construction       10 elements/9 groups           12 elements/9 groups
Minimum aperture  Ft22-27                      Ft32
Lens coating         Multi-layer                         Multi-layer
Minimum focusing   0.7 meler (27.6")                 1.5 meter (59.1")
                    0.32 meter (12.6") in macro
Macro ratio         1 : 4
Zooming type       Rotating zoom ring               Rotating zoom ring
Lens mounl       C-AF                       C-AF           @ CHINONAUTOS.2OO
Filter size          55 mm                       55 mm          @ cHtNoN AUTO9250 ZOOM
Size (L)x(D)       71 x68 mm (2.8 x 2.7"1, Q69     129 x 73 mm (5 2 x 2.9"1  @ CHINONAUTO9'380
Weight            400 g (14 oz).                 650 g (22.8 oz).


DEDICATEDFLASHESFORCP.gAF
      @ar-stzo    @er-szso
Type               Dedicated flashmatic   Dedicated TTL flash
G.No.             12 (rSO 100)         28 (rSO 100)
AF aur. lamp      No                        Built-in
Goverage           H: 60 degrees          H: 60 degrees
                      V: 45 degrees          V: 45 degrees
Flash control        Flashmatic          TTL direct metering                 CHINON STANDARD "K" IIOUNT
Manual mode      YeS                 Yes
Main switch           Built-in                  Built-in
Test button        No                       Built-in
Ready lamp       No                       Built-in
Recycle time        Approx. 3 sec.          Auto: 0.2-7 sec.
                                         Manual: 7 sec.
Auto shut otf       Yes                 Yes
Power source        Supplied via camera    4 pcs, 1.5 V AA
Weight            45 g (1.6 oz).         180 g (6.3 oz).


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SPECIFICATIONS

Type:Microcomputercontrolledfullymotorized35      Shutterspeed:Steplessshutterspeedsfrom8-1/       Filmloading:Autoloadingwithbuilt-inmicro
mmAFSLRwithmultiautoexposurerrodes,TTL      2000sec.for AEmodesand15 steosfrom8- 1/        motor.Autofirstframesettingbyclosingback
strobeAEsystem,LCDindicatortor camerafunc-      2000sec.in manualplusBULB.Longtimeexpo-       c0ver.
Itons.                                    sureforAEmodesis 15sec.                      Filmadyance:Autowindingwithbuilfinmicro
Typeol film: 35 mmfilmcartridge.               Sllobemode:2 modes:TTLstrobemodeandFM      motor.Selectableshootingmodelor singleand
Filmformat:24x36mm                    m00e.                                    continuousexDosure.Continuousfilmadvanceat
Lensmount:C-AFmount(compatiblewitnK, KA,      Strobecontrol:TTLdirecrmetenngautoadjusting    upto 2.5 FPS.Shutterreleaselockbuiltintomain
KAF,RKmountlenseswithcertainrestrictionson       strobesystemfor AF-S280flashandCPUcontrolled    switch.
programAEmodeusage).                      flashmaticJorAF-S120llash.                     Filmrewinding:Autorewindingactivatedby re-
AFsystem:PhasedifferentialdetectionwithCCD      Strobesync.:X sync.,,:,:ihhotshoe:1/60-V100     windbuttonwithautostopsystemuponcompletion
linesensor.                                 sec.(dependsonthelial 'ialue).                   of rewinding.
Focusingmodes:SingleAF,ContinuousAF,Catch-    Slowsync.:Possiblein Manualexposuremode         "8" Timeexposurc:Exposuretimefor bulbphoto-
in{ocusandManualfocusingwithfocusaid.           (l/60sec.or slower).                        graphycanbesetupto 90 minutes:1 to 60
AFauxiliarylight:Built-inemittinglight,automati-    Selltimer:Electronicallvcontrolled10seconds.      seconds;1 to 90 minutes.
callyactivatedin lowlightsituations.               Selftimeroperationupto 90 min.LEDindication       Intervaltimer:Built-in.Canbesetupto 90
Minor: Motorizedlargeswingbackquickreturn       andLCDpanelindicator(subtractedtype).Can-       minutes;1 to 60 seconds:1 to 90 minutes.
typehalfmirror.                                  cellationpossible.                     Modereset:Builfin.
Findertype:Fixedpentaprismtype.              Exposuremodes:NormalprogramAE,Acttonpro-     Powerhold:12secondsin allmodes.
Focusingscreen:GroundglasswithAFframe.       gramAE,Creativepr0v,i:.nAE,Aperturepriority      Cablerelease:Attachable
VFcoverage:92%horizontalandvertical.         AE,Autoev4..,,'nbracketingAE,Manualexposure   Backcover:Userreplaceableclip-ontype.
VFmagnilication:0.87x (50mmat infinityset-      andBulbtr .     lsure,flashmaticandTTLllash.      Filmtypewindow:Built-inwithnormalbackcover.
ting).                                 Type0l metering:TTLfullaperturecenterweight-     Batterycheck:LCDindicationon LCDpanel.
Diopiricfactor:- l.0 dioptor                  edaveragemeteringJornonjlashphotography.TTL    Powersource:1x6 V lithiumbattery(2CR5)or
VFindications:18LEDsin threedifferentcolors:      directmeteringf0rllashphotography.              4x.l.5 V 'AA'alkalinebatteries.
1/2000-1/60sec.(GreenLED).1/30-1sec.          Photocell:2xS.P.D.(SiliconPhotoDiode).        Dimensions:150(W)x90(H)x50(D)mm
(0rangeLED).2-B sec.(REDV LED).BlinkingV     EVrange:EV+1t0 EV+20(F1.4/50mm,lS0         (6"x3.6"x2")
LEDfor underexp.waning.Blinkingl/2000LED      10o)                                    Weight:545g w/o battery(19ounces.)
for overexp.warning."P' LEDfor Normalpro-        lS0range:lS025-l:^ :000in 1/3increments.   ESCcontacl:Built-in,      'PA'                  'PC"gram.  LEDJorActionprogram.  LEOfor      AutomaticlS0 speedsettingfor DXfilms.Manual      Accessories:Chinon28-70 mmAFzoomlens,w/                                    'tl'Creativeprogram.Green  LEDlightsupwhenin     lS0speedsettingfor nonDXfilmsis possible.       Macro,70-210mmAFzoomlens,AF-S280TTL
focus.FlashsymbolLEDlightsupwhenflashis      AElock:Possiblein allautomaticexDosuremodes.     dedicatedflash,AF-S120dedicatedprogramflash,
fullycharged.                       EVcompensalion:-4 EVto +4 EVin 1/2EV         Infobacklll, andcarryingcases.
LCoindications:Picturetakingmode,Shutter        steps.CompensafionandLCDindicationis only
speed,lS0speed,Filmcounter,Self-timertime,       oossiblewithDXlilms.
Bulbtime,Intervaltime,Batterycheck,F number,     Multipleexposure:Bqilt-inswitchdisengagesfilm
EVcompensationvalue,Focusingmodes,multiple    advanceandcounterfor unlimitedmultipleexpo-
exposurewarning,endof filmindicator,AEB          sures.
indicator.                                     Shulterrelease:Electroriragnetictypeshutter
Shutler:Electromagneticallycontrolledfocalplane      release.
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