Specifications

Chinon's unique 55mm 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 photographing 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 55mm 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 Panatomic 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 55mm f/1.7 macro lens is of the highest resolving

power and the results will be acceptable with any type of film. Couple the fantastic

features of your new camera with the Chinon Power Winder and the 55mm f/1.7 Chinon

macro lens and creative capabilities are virtually endless. In addition to the 55mm f/1.7

macro lens your new SLR accepts an entire "system" of top quality lenses:

MACRO LENSES:

50mm f/1.7MC Macro

55mm f/1.7 Macro

40-105mm f/3.5 MC Macro

85-210mm f/4.5 MC Macro

* Panatomic X, Kodachrome 25, and Kodacolor 11 and Tri-X and Kodacolor 400 are

registered trademarks of Eastman-Kodak.