Specifications

It is advisable to use flash when the exposure meter indicates that the light level is too' low, such as
indoors, at night time, or in daylight where the subject is tax' dark to provide adequate exposure (Figs. 47,
48). Electronic flash units as well as conventional flash units using flashbulbs may be utilized. Your
Chinon CE-3 Memotron has a hot shoe (accessory shoe with built-in flash contact) try either with a
standard P.C. outlet for "X" synchronization
(Fig. 49). Electronic flash units having a foot with built-in
contact may be used without a connecting cord. As the hot shoe has "X" type synchronization, it can be
used with electronic flash at "X" (1/ 100)
(Fig. 50) or at slower shutter speeds, the lens aperture is
determined by the calculation table indicated on flash units.
NOTE: WHEN' "FP" OR "M" FLASH BULBS ARE USED, THE P.C. CONNECTING CORD
SHOULD BE INSERTED INTO THE "X" TERMINAL AND THE SHUTTER SPEED SET AT 1/
15 OR A SLOWER SHUTTER SPEED. IT IS ADVISABLE TO USE A TRIPOD FOR SLOW
SHUTTER SPEED PHOTOGRAPHY.
USING INFRA-RED FILM:
To use Infra-red film an extra focusing adjustment must be made. After focusing note the figure that is
adjacent to the red diamond on the distance scale then move that figure over to the red "R" marked to the
right side of the red diamond
(Fig. 51). This adjustment is only required for black and white infra-red film.
When using color infra-red film, focus in the normal way.
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY
The world of close-up photography has always been a complicated extension of normal photography. Now
for the first time with your Chinon C~3 or CM-3, compact SLR, equipped with Chinon's unique 50mm
f/1.7 macro lens, you can explore this fantastic world of photography without the costly addition of special
equipment. Whether you are photographing an industrial application such as an ultra close-up of a printed
circuit, or even an esoteric whim such as photo graphing a beautiful close-up of a dew drop on a flower
petal, you can, without the addition of any accessories, open up new vistas in photographic applications.
The only limit is your imagination.
The science of macro photography revolves around a close-up reproduction ratio which is not normally
obtainable with standard focal length lenses. Since more and more photographers are exploring this highly
creative world of macro-photography, Chinon has developed through extensive optical research, this
unique ultra fast 50mm f/1.7 macro lens. It is available as a standard lens on both new SLR models.
"Selection of the subject"
Macro photography can cover the entire gamut but your subject should be relatively shallow in depth since
depth of field becomes more critical in most macro situations. Particular emphasis should be placed on
steadying the camera. Therefore, a tripod is almost an absolute necessity in all macro applications because
the subject matter is being highly magnified. Under many macro situations, where lighting is not an
important factor, it is highly recommended that you use a low speed film such as Panatomic3 X*,
Kodachrome 25*, and Kodacolor II*. In most instances your macro photograph will be more impressive
when it is enlarged to a minimum of an 8" x 10" print. Accordingly you should keep the grain of the film
"super fine" by using the recommended films. However, when lighting conditions necessitate a high speed
film such as Tri-X~ * or Kodacolor 400@ * it should not be regarded as a critical deterrent. Your Chinon
50mm f/1.7 macro lens is of the highest resolving power and the results will be acceptable with any type of