How Do I Use the Chinon Zoom Macro Lens?

Chinon was a camera company that produced the first auto-focusing lens. Kodak has since bought it out, but Chinon cameras and lenses are still available to buy from secondhand sellers. A Chinon macro lens allows users to take close-up pictures of small objects, such as flowers and insects. The Chinon macro lens will work with any Chinon camera that accepts interchangeable lenses.

Instructions

1. Place the Chinon macro lens on the Chinon camera and twist it into place. Turn on the Chinon camera.

2. Set the shutter speed on the camera to between 2000 and 125, depending on your film and the brightness of the sun. Adjust to aperture by twisting the F-stop ring at the base of the macro lens.

3. Look through the camera's viewfinder at the object you want to take a picture of. Twist the lens to zoom in and out of the object in macro mode. Twist the focus ring at the end of the lens to bring the object into focus.

4. Press the shutter button on the top right-hand side of the camera to take the picture.

References

• Camerapedia: Chinon
• "Chinon MC Macro 1.7/50mm Lens Manual"; Chinon America