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TABLE OF CONTENTS Nomenclature 3 Specifications 6 SIMPLIFIED GUIDE (BASIC LEVEL): A. Battery Installation 15 B. Battery Check 15 C. Setting the Film Speed 17 D. Automatic Film Loading 17 E. Holding the Camera 19 F.
G. LCD Panel Display 21 H. Controlling the Image Size by Using the Zoom 23 I. Auto focus Shooting 25 J. Automatic Film Rewinding 27 K Attaching the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap 27 APPLIED USE: A. Continuous Shooting 29 B. Auto Focus Modes 29 C. AF Lock (Prefocus) and Cancellation 31 4.butkus.org D. Exposure Correction (backlight control) 33 E. Macro Photography 35 F. Multiple Exposures 37 G. Self-timer 41 H. Flash Photography 43 I. Filter and Hood 47 J. External Flash Unit 47 K. Tele Converter 51 L.
1. LCD indication 2. Retractable Flash 3. Shutter release button 4. Main switch 5. Self-time indication LED 6. Auto focus window 7. Lens 8. BLC (Back Light Control) button/ Multiple exposure button/Self-time button 9. Single/ Continuous button 10.
11. Zoom lever 12. Back cover release button 13. FILL-FLASH switch 14. OFF-FLASH switch 15. Manual rewind switch 16. Viewfinder eyepiece 17. Film rewind shaft 18. Quick return mirror 19. Automatic film speed setting contacts 20. Film chamber 21. Tripod socket SPECIFICATIONS 22. Film window 23. Film pressure plate 24. Take-up spool 25. Film tip mark 26.
Type: motorized fully automatic 35 mm AF lens shutter compact camera with Single Lens Reflex viewing system with built-in sensor flash and LCD indications. Type of film: 35 mm film cartridge. Film format: 24x36 mm Lens system: CHINON all glass 35-80 mm F/4.1-6.4 lens with Macro, 8 elements in 7 groups. Macro: Built-in. (Tele macro type) 4.butkus.org Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism type. Focusing screen: Matte screen with micro prism. VF Magnification: 0.8x (50 mm at infinity).
Shutter release: Focus priority shutter release for single frame shooting and action priority shutter release for continuous shooting mode. Exposure: Normal program AE and Sew shutter program AE (for Flash kill or Daylight sync mode). Metering: TTL average metering Photocell: S.P.D. . EV range: (Nominal program) Wide: EV9.5-EV17 (ISO 100) Tele: EV10.8-EV18.3 (ISO 100). (Slow shutter program) Wide: EV6-EV17 (ISO 100) Tele: EV7.3-EV18.3 (ISO 100).
Guide No.: 12 (ISO 100) Flash range (lSO 100): Wide: 0.5-4.0 m (2.8'-13.1') Tele/Macro: 0.5 - 2.7 m (1.6'-8.9') Daylight sync.: Possible with built-in switch. Flash override: Possible with built-in switch. Power source: 6 V lithium battery 2CR5. Built-in with LCD indication. The shutter locks at low battery voltage. 4www.butkus.org Film type window: Built-in. Tripod screw: Built-in. Self-timer: Electronically controlled Self-timer with 10 seconds delay. Cancelable.
1) Insert a pointed object such as a ball-point pen into the battery cover release hole on the bottom of the camera and slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery compartment. (Fig. 1 ) 2) Place the battery correctly in the battery compartment in accordance with the marks inside and close the cover. Use a 6 V lithium battery "2CR-5". (Fig. 2) 4.butkus.org B. Battery Check Slide the flash-up button (main switch) to the "ON" position.
-- Nothing appears on the LCD panel. * Battery life: Approximately 36 24-exp rolls, using 50% flash (Chinon laboratory testing) (Memory Backup System) This camera uses a condenser as a memory backup. Therefore, even without a battery, the memory function will work for two to three hours. After that, the film counter will go back to "0" even in the middle of a roll of film. Replace the battery as quickly as possible to avoid losing the correct frame number C. Setting the Film Speed Films with DX coding.
D. Automatic Film Loading The film should be loaded into the camera carefully, without being subjected to direct sunlight. 1 ) Open the back cover by pushing the back cover release button in the direction of the arrow. (Fig. 5) 2) Insert the film cartridge and pull out the film so that the trimmed end lines up with the film tip mark. Make sure that the film lies flat between the film guides. 4.butkus.org 3) Close the back cover. (Fig.
the end of the film reaches the film tip mark on the back of the camera. When the back cover is opened, do not touch the inside of the mirror housing. E. Holding the Camera Hold the camera in such a way that your elbow is touching your body securely to ensure camera steadiness and to avoid camera shake. (Fig. 7) Hold the camera so that fingers, carrying straps, etc. will not cover any part of the flash unit, lens, or the AF measuring windows. Press down the shutter release button gently.
1 ) Frame counter 2) Self-timer 3) BLC (backlight control) 4) Battery check 5) Multiple exposure H. Controlling the Image Size by Using the Zoom The through-the-lens reflex viewing of the Genesis enables the image to be viewed exactly as it will result on the picture. Use the zoom lever to adjust the desired Image size. 1 ) Telephotography When a telephoto perspective is desired move the zoom lever in the direction of the tele (80 mm) position.
1. Auto focus Shooting 1 ) Place the AF mode button to the single AF mode position for most forms of photography. (Fig. 10) 2) Position the camera so that the object is set within the auto focus frame of the viewfinder (Fig. 11 ) 3) Press the release button gently. Focusing is measured and set automatically. Once the focus has been completed, the "AF OK" mark in the viewfinder will light up and the object in the auto focus frame will be visible in sharp detail.
is the area in which the infrared ray is most precisely controlled. Water surface, car bodies, glass and similar objects which easily reflect light. Also, objects viewed through glass windows or wire netting, etc. J. Automatic Film Rewinding 1 ) When the entire film cassette has been used, the film will automatically start to rewind within two to three seconds. (Fig. 14) 2) While the film is rewinding the counter will count back wards.
K. Attaching the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap The hand strap and the lens cap can be attached to the camera as shown in the diagram. (Fig. 16) A. Continuous Shooting It is possible to take a maximum of three continuous pictures if the camera is in the continuous AF mode (cons) and the shutter release is kept fully depressed. 1 ) Set the AF mode button to the Continuous AF Mode (cont). (Fig. 17) 2) Press the shutter release button gently. The automatic focus will operate and the subject will come into focus.
B. Auto Focus Modes (1) Single AF Mode(s) This setting is ideal for general picture taking as it incorporates a built-in focus lock and subject too close warning. When the shutter release button is gently pressed, the auto focus system operates and the subject comes sharply into focus. Sustained pressure on the release button will maintain a focus lock. In this mode, the shutter will not operate until the camera has completed the auto focusing procedure.
2) Look into the viewfinder and point the auto focus frame on the center of the subject that is to be in focus. Press down gently on the shutter release and confirm that the AF signal in the viewfinder (green) lights up. (Fig. 22) 3) Without losing tension on the shutter release button, recompose the picture in the viewfinder and then take the photograph by pressing the shutter release button all the way down. (Fig.
Fascinating macro close-ups of subjects can be taken at distances between 50 to 85 cm (19.5" to 33.2'). 1 ) Set the zoom lever to the tele (80 mm) position. After pressing the shift button, rotate the zoom lever to the macro focusing area. (Fig. 25) 2) The lens must be manually focused. The camera's auto focus system is inactive when the lens system is shifted into macro. Ensure that the camera-tosubject distance is within the macro parameter and then focus by using the zoom lever to achieve sharp focus.
Multiple (Two) Exposures in Single Mode 1 ) Set the Single/Continuous Switch to the SINGLE position. (Fig. 27) 2) Press the multiple exposure button. The LCD's counter frame blinks, indicating that the multiple exposure mode is activated. (Fig. 28) 3) Take the first photograph by pressing the shutter release button. The film will not advance at this time.
NOTE: * 1. Reversal (slide) film is not recommended for use with the multiple exposure feature. Prior to developing and printing the film, the photo finisher should be advised that multiple exposures have been taken. Otherwise, the negatives may not be printed, or printed improperly. The multiple exposure technique is suitable for capturing fireworks displays or night scenes, or when using the flash in a dark area. In daylight, it may result In overexposed negatives. * 2.
switch to "OFF". The self-timer will be canceled automatically if the shutter release is not pushed within 30 seconds of originally activating the self-timer system. During self-timer operation the sensor flash will be activated exactly as during normal use. Please consult the automatic sensor flash mode, off flash mode and fill in flash mode sections of this booklet for other techniques. H.
The " " flash mark will light when the shutter release is depressed in the following cases: 1 ) When the mark glows constantly, the flash is fully charged and the subsequently exposed picture will be exposed by electronic flash. 2) When it is blinking, the flash is in the midst of charging. NOTE: In the single shot mode, the shutter cannot be released. In the continuous mode, pictures can be taken prior to the flash being fully recycled. 4.butkus.org (Effective Flash Distance) ISO 35mm: 80mm 100 0.
(Fill-in Flash Mode ) Under some available light conditions (deep shade or backlit situations) a picture may result where the subject is too dark. The use of the flash for daylight flash fill will enhance the picture tremendously under these conditions. Fill flash is achieved by sliding and holding the "flash mode switch" upward and then pressing the shutter release button. The flash symbol in the viewfinder will light as a confirmation that the daylight flash system has been activated.
I. Filter and Hood Use the filter ring which is designed specially for the Chinon Genesis camera. It enables 62 mm filters to be used with the camera. Attach the filter after the adapter ring has been fitted to the camera. When taking photographs in backlight ed conditions, use of the lens hood exclusively designed for this camera is suggested. The lens hood has two flanges on its circular mounting base.
when the subject is beyond the effective flash range of the camera's built-in sensor flash. The Auto GS-320 flash unit will also permit bounce flash photography. How to operate: 1 ) Attach the Auto GS-320 to the camera and turn the slave switch on the flash to "ON". 2) For ISO 100 negative film, select the automatic position of A1 (A2 for ISO 400 negative film). Set the zoom head of the flash according to the following table and the picture can be taken.
With the optional slave unit (SE-520), a hot shoe type automatic flash unit having an F number setting can be used as an external flash unit with the Chinon Genesis. The effective flash range can be calculated with the following formula. Effective range = Guide number-F F=4.1 and 6.4 for 35 mm and 80 mm zoom lens settings respectively. K. Tele Converter Chinon offers an optional teleconverter for the Chinon Genesis which will extend the focal length of the telephoto distance to 105 mm.
The lens cap of the Chinon Genesis is designed to slope on to the camera's eyepiece. When the self-timer is operated, the lens cap should be attached to the eyepiece (Fig. 35) to avoid exposure errors due to stray light entering the camera body. M. Care of the Camera The Chinon Genesis is a precision photographic 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.
