In the 35mm SLR class, the Chinon CE-4s has many features. Along with the 1/2000 sec maximum shutter, Chinon has also provided the CE-4s with a 1/60 flash sync speed and has a film speed rating of 25-3200 (DIN 15-36) with safety lock.
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| Main Details |
| Product Type 35mm |
35mm SLR |
| Notes |
35mm automatic SLR (Single Lens Reflex) compact camera with aperture priority exposure system (AE).
Built-in battery test with LED indicator.
Complete manual override capability, match LED system. |
| Viewfinder |
| Mirror |
Large Quick return, shockless system. Visibility 92%
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| Viewfinder Information |
16 LED's indicate shutter speeds and over/under exposure. Over exposure LED blinks and under exposure LED will glow when exposure is -1EV and will flash at-1EV or lower. Aperture viewer top of screen |
| Depth of Field Preview |
Yes by depressing depth of field lever. |
| Focusing Screen |
central split image with microprism collar and ground glass |
| Viewfinder |
Fixed eye-level pentaprism, 0.87 X with 50mm lens set at infinity. |
| Viewfinder Attachments |
angle finders |
| Body |
| ISO Rating |
25-3200 (DIN 15-36) with safety lock.
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| Metering |
TTL, Center weighted full aperture system employing two silicon blue photo cells located on each side of viewfinder. Brightness of exposure LED's vary depending upon brightness of viewfinder. |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Auto Exposure Mechanism |
Aperture preferred automatic with manual |
| Maximum Shutter |
1/2000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter |
4 sec |
| Shutter Speeds |
13 speeds from 2 to 1/2000 sec.plus "B". |
| Built-in Flash |
No |
| External Flash |
Hot shoe type with X sync. and contact for Chinon dedicated flash or most conventional flashes.
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| Flash Sync Speed |
1/60 |
| Lens Mount |
Chinon / Pentax Bayonet Mount. |
| Multiple exposure |
Built-in switch which disengages film advance and frame counter. Automatically resets to normal position after each film advancement. UNLIMITED. |
| Exposure Compensation |
Built-in + or - l EV in one third stop increments. |
| Exposure Preview |
By depressing shutter release half way metering system is activated and utilizes built-in exposure memory lock system.
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| Cable Release Socket |
Yes in shutter release button |
| Film Loading |
Easy film loading by multislot take up spool. |
| Film Rewinding |
By depressing the rewind button and cranking the rewind lever. Rewind button automatically resets when the film advance lever is turned. |
| Frame Counter |
Automatically indicates number of exposures and resets to "S" when camera back is opened. Does not advance during multiple exposure. |
| Safety Devices |
n/a |
| Winding lever |
Single stroke in an arc of 130° with 25° stand off, motorized film advance with CHINON POWER WINDER (PW-530).
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| Shutter |
Seiko MFC electromagnetic metal focal plane shutter with downward vertical path |
| Shutter Release |
Two stage electromagnetic type with safety lock and provision for cable release |
| Shutter Speed Dial |
stepless speeds from 4 to 1/2000 sec. plus B |
| Self Timer |
Electronically controlled at 5 or 10 seconds with flashing red LED indicator. Two seconds before exposure flashing frequency of red LED increases. Self-timer can be canceled even after system has been activated. |
| Stopping-Down the lens |
Yes |
| Time-lapse Recording |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Lens |
| Aperture Range |
Dependent on lens used |
| Focus |
| Auto Focus Type |
n/a |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| AF |
n/a |
| Power |
| Battery Type |
Three 1.5V Alkaline batteries (LR44, A76) or three 1.5V silver oxide batteries (SR44, S76, G-13) |
| Physical Dimensions |
| Width (Inch) |
5.33 |
| Height (Inch) |
3.34 |
| Depth (Inch) |
1.99 |
| Width (mm) |
135.5 |
| Height (mm) |
85 |
| Depth (mm) |
50.5 |
| Weight (oz) |
17.1 |
| Weight (g) |
485 |
| Accessories |
| Remote Control |
No |
