Specifications

LOADING THE CAMERA:
Use 20 or 36 exposure 35mm film.
1. Pull out the film rewind knob until the camera back is released
(Fig. 5), then swing the camera back
fully open.
2. Keep the film rewind knob pulled all the way out, insert the film cartridge into the film chamber with the
protruding end towards the base of the camera. Push in the film rewind knob
(Fig. 6).
It may be found necessary to turn the knob slightly so that the rewind shaft engages the film cartridge
spool. Insert the trimmed end of the film into the slot of the take-up spool. Holding the film lightly down
on to the transport sprockets, operate the film advance lever. Having checked that the upper and lower film
perforations have engaged the transport sprockets, close the camera back firmly
(Fig. 7).
USING THE MEMO HOLDER:
Your Chinon CE-3 Memotron compact SLR has a built-in memo holder feature. To utilize the memo
holder feature simply cut off the top of the film box and insert it into the memo holder located on the back
cover of your camera SO that you can quickly and easily identify the type of film and ASA speed used in
the camera. Your calling card can also be inserted into the memo holder.
ADVANCING THE FILM:
To make sure-- the film has been loaded properly, operate the film advance lever through a full stroke
(Fig. 8). Now turn the rewind knob clockwise until resistance is felt. Do not force it. Keep observing the
him rewind knob; it should turn counterclockwise every time the film is advanced.
Operate the film advance lever and shutter release until figure "1" is opposite the pointer in the frame
counter window. The camera is now ready for the first exposure
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NOTE: WHEN THE SHUTTER RELEASE LOCK LEVER IS ENGAGED, (Fig. 10) THE SHUTTER
CANNOT BE RELEASED. TURN THE LEVER TO THE LEFT TO UNLOCK
(Fig. 11).
IMPORTANT NOTE: SET THE SHUTTER SPEED DIAL TO THE ~X" OR "MANUALS SPEED
POSITION WHEN MAKING TWO BLANK EXPOSURES TO DISPOSE OF THE FIRST FEW
INCHES OF FILM WHICH WERE EXPOSED DURING LOADING, HOWEVER, DO NOT SET THE
SHUTTER SPEED DIAL TO THE AUTO POSITION, IF YOU SHOULD DEPRESS THE SHUTTER
RELEASE BUTTON IN THE AUTO POSITION THE SHUTTER WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A LONG
PERIOD OF TIME (TIME EXPOSURE) AND THE FILM WILL NOT ADVANCE. WHEN
THE FILM COUNTER INDICATES YOU ARE READY TO TAKE THE FIRST EXPOSURE, BE
SURE TO RETURN THE SHUTTER SPEED TO THE "AUTO" POSITION.
FILM SPEED SETTING:
The ASA / DIN speed of the film is indicated on the film box or in the instruction sheet packed with the
film. Select the desired ASA / DID speed by turning the ASA selection pin until the appropriate ASA