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CHINON DSL Instruction Manual

Compact 35mm single lens reflex camera
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Chinon DSL
Posted 7-11-'03
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  • Page 1 This page is copyright © by mike@butkus.org, M. Butkus, NJ. This page may not be sold or distributed without the expressed permission of the producer I have no connection with Chinon Co., Japan On-line camera manual library Back to main on-line manual page If you find this manual useful, how about a donation of $3 to: M.
  • Page 2 www.orphancamers.com 1. Shoulder strap eyelet 2. Frame Counter 3. Shutter release button/exposure meter switch 4. Film advance lever 5. Shutter speed dial 6. Film speed window (ASA/DIN) 7. Hot Shoe 8. Film rewind knob/back cover opener 9. Self timer lever 10.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Type: 35 mm SLRcompact camera with LED type light measuring system. Picture Format: 24 x 36 mm. Lens Mount-: Chinon Universal Bayonet Mount. Mirror: Large, Quick return, shockless system. Shutter: Seiko MFC metal focal plane shutter. Shutter Speeds: 1 sec. - 1/1000 sec., " B ".
  • Page 4 www.orphancamers.com two 1.5V silver oxide batteries (SR44. S76, G-13). 4www.butkus.org Battery Test: Built-in with LED indicator. Accessories: Multi-coated lenses, Auto electronic flashes, carrying case, and many more. Body Dimensions: 135.5 (W) x 86.0 (H) x 50.5 (D) mm. (5.33" x 3.78" x 1.99"). Body Weight;...

  • Page 5: Installing The Batteries

    www.orphancamers.com 6. Depress the shutter release button half way to 5. Focus the subject activate the exposure indicator LED's. Green LED indicates correct exposure. 7. Depress the shutter release button. Installing the batteries 1. By using a coin, unlock the battery chamber cover by turning it counterclockwise (Fig. 1). 2.

  • Page 6: Film Loading

    10). Frame Counter Your Chinon DSL is equipped with a frame counter which displays the number of exposures made and resets automatically upon opening the camera back. When the camera back is opened the counter shows " S " indicating the start of the picture taking process. When a film is loaded according to the procedure...

  • Page 7: Advancing The Film

    www.orphancamers.com Every time the film advance lever is turned the counter will proceed one stop forward. The number 24 and 36 are colored in orange to warn the end of commonly available films (Fig. 11). Advancing the Film Make sure the film has been loaded properly. Operate the film advance lever through a full stroke. When the film end is reached the film advance lever may stop before the lever is fully turned.
  • Page 8 (Fig. 18). Determining Correct Exposure Your Chinon DSL camera has a Through The Lens (TTL) exposure metering system. Also called an open aperture measuring system. To determine the correct exposure, operate the film advance lever, observing the subject through the viewfinder in the center of microprism area.

  • Page 9: Convenient Features

    CONVENIENT FEATURES Interchangeable lenses Your Chinon DSL camera is equipped with a Chinon bayonet mount which accepts all interchangeable lenses with the universal bayonet mount. To remove the lens from the camera body, depress and hold the lens lock release lever on the camera body, turn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go, and lift it up from the body (Fig.
  • Page 10 Electronic flash units as well as conventional flash units using flash bulbs may be utilized. Your DSL has a hot shoe (Accessory shoe with built-in flash contact) for " X" synchronization (Fig. 25).
  • Page 11 www.orphancamers.com F3(ASAtOO' } No 0.7m-3m(2.30-9.84ft) 0.7m-3.5m(2.30-11.48ft) 7. ASA Range: 25-400 25-400 25-400 8. SensorAcceptanceAngle: Approx. 20° Approx. 20° Approx. 20° 9. Flash Duration: JAuto 1/30000-1/1500 1/30000-1 750 1/30000-1/750 Manual 1/t500 1/750 1/750 10. Recycling Time: Auto 10sec. 0.5-10sec. 0.5-10sec. 11. Number of flashes: Approx. 150 on manual Approx. 200 on manual Approx. 150 on manual (Alkaline batteries) 12.
  • Page 12 Note: Read the instructions carefully packed with the infra-red film for further information. Your Chinon DSL camera is a precision instrument. Used with care, it will provide years of service. Protect your camera from dirt, rain, dampness, and excessive heat.
  • Page 13 www.orphancamers.com Deluxe Carrying Case Filter 49mm (Skylite, UV, ND4X, Y2, PL) *Standard lenses 45mm f/2.8 Rubber Eyepiece 50mm f/1.9, f/1.7 multicoated, f/1.4 multicoated Eyepiece Adaptor ( - 3, +1, +3) *Wide-angle lens 28mm f/2.8 multicoated Rubber Lens hood 35mm t/2.8 multicoated Auto Extension Ring *Telephoto lens Bellows...

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