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Shooting in a nq,ttshell B Filmloading Pull up knob A until back c opens. Load the film see page 8. -D Pu| | up ring B, turn and en- gageASA or DINspeed. Alter- nately release button C and wind up leverD untilcounter E shows'1 Shutterspeed Turn speeddial F and set,for selecting instance,to 1'tzssecond. Subject Sight subject in finder, and focusing turn ring G until image appearssharp in spot H. Exposure Turn aperturering J to centre setting needleK whilepressing down apertureknob L. Shooting! Press shutter releaseM fullY down, then rewind lever for next pictu re. www.orphancameras.com What ls where Page Page 25 2 Practical hints A-to-Z index 4 Selecting the best shutter sPeed 25 Gameracontrols and comPonents 26 6 Correct exposure measurement Your new camera 28 I Ghanging the battery Loading the film 29 I Using the lens hood '29 Setting the film sPeed 10 Using filters The correct camera hold 30 Using the soft focus attachment Horizontalshots 10 31 Flash exPosures Upright shots 10 32 Close-uPs Focusing 11 32 Accessories With infra-redfilm 12 32 12 Retro adaPter DePth of field 33 13 Extensiontubes framing the subject 34 13 Extension bellows Finder accessories 36 14 Macro lens adaPter Ghanginglenses 37 17 MicroscoPeadaPter The exPosuremeter 18 lntermediateadaPter 38 Measuiingthe exPosure 39 18 Winter PhotograPhY Witn Ptetelected shutter sPeed 40 20 Tropical PhotograPhY With Preselected aPerture 40 Gare of the camera Withoutautomatic spring-loaded aperture 21 41 Rollei-Service Releasing 22 right Rollei filter 44 Witn caOte release 22 The and figures 46 With self-timer 22 Facts Handling faults and remedies 48 After the exPosure 23 Exposure setting range 50 Unloading the film 24
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Page Page Page Accessories ...... 92 Film transport ...... ASA-speed 9 Prismfinder...... 1O 9 Fifter ..... Battery 29,44 Rapidwinding lever . .,..... 29 ...... 28 Flash light .... . g1 Releasing Cablerelease ....,... 22 ..... 22 Finder accessories ... 19 Responsetime Cameracare ...... 41 . ..,... 27 Focusingscreen ..... 11 Retroadapter ... Camerahold ...... ,.. 92 10 Framing ...... 19 Retro mounting gg Camerashake ...... 19. 25 Full-fieldmeasurement ..... 17 Rewinding Garrying strap .... Z, f e ..... 24 Greycard ..,... 2l Right-anglefinder Cleaning ....., 40 Handling ... . 10 faults ...... 4g Rollei-Service Germany : Cfose-ups ...... 92 lnfra-red / ... 41 film . .... 12, 44 Rollei-Service International Close-upreading .... . 26 Instant / 42 return mirror .... 1S,+t Sefftimer ....,. Components.... 4 fnterchangeable 22 lens .... 14:,47 Sharpness ..... 11 Controls ,...... 4 Lenscap .... Z, tS Shutterspeed ...... 25 Correctinglens ...... 19 Lens case ...... 16.47 Slide copier ...... gs Delaytime ..... 22 Lens hood . 29: 99 Snapshotsetting .... . 26 Depthof field ...... 12 Lens of other make ... Sg Soft focus attachment...... gO Depthof field indicator..... 12 Loading D|N-speed ...... I Stop-downkey ...... 18 9 Long time exposure . Ever ,...,.. 22 Storage ....,,. 41 ready case . z Macrotens adaoter...... Exposure 96 Stray light entry ...... 48 ...... 1g Measuring range 17, 46 Exposure counter g Substitute reading .... 2T Meter needle ..... 19, 20 Syncfironising g1 Exposuremeter .....; ouflet ...... 1l Microprismspot ...... 11 photography Exposure setting range JgoOical ...... 40 .. .. . SO Microscopeadapter ...... 97 t t L measurement Exrenstonbellows .. . . 34 Movement blur . .. 19, 25 Ultra-violet filter . . 99, 44 Extensiontubes ...... 93 Neutral density filter . ... 27, 44 Underexposure ...... 4g Externalglare ...... 1g Partial exposure ... . . 4g Unloading ..... 24 Eyeprececup ...... 19 Practicaf hints ...... 25 Vignetting .. gO, 33 Factsand figures .... 46 Preselected aperture ...... 20 Winterphotography ...... 99 Film speed 9 Preselected exposure time .. 1g Working aperture ... . 1Z 2 www.orphancameras.com 12 42 35
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1 Serial number of camera 23 Lens bayonet 2 Camera bayonet 24 Red dot on camera bayonet 3 Serial number of lens 25 Instant return mirror 4 Eyelet for carrying strap 26 Camera body 5 Camera back 27 Shutter speed dial 6 Rewind knob 28 Shutter speed index 7 Exposure counter 29 Changeover switch for automatic (A) I Rapid winding lever for or manual (M) aperture setting film transport and shutter tensioning 30 Coupling pin for aperture automation I Film speed setting rim 31 Cable release socket 10 ASA/DIN index 32 Self-timertensioning lever 11 Stop-down key for exposure measurement 33 Self-timer start button 12 Release button 34 Rewind crank 13 Lens 35 Rewind release 14 Focusing ring with 36 Gover of battery compartment distance scale in feet and metres 37 Tripod bush 15 Aperture ring 38 Blanking screw for accessory shoe 16 Finder eyepiece 39 Locating pin for accessory shoe 17 Aperture and distance index 40 X-synchronisingoutlet for electronic flash 18 Infra-ied index 41 FP-synchronisingoutlet for flash bulbs 19 Depth of field indicator 42 3-point camera support 20 Mounting groove for finder accessories 43 Coupling link for aperture automation 21 Locking button of bayonet mount 44 Screw thread 22 Red dot on lens bayonet for filter and lens hood 4 www.orphancameras.com Your new camera
is an optical and mechanical precision instru- ment which has gone through numerousmate- rial and operational tests in production and is now at your service for all your photographic work. With correct operation and care it will remain a reliable companion for many years to come.
We hope you will have much pleasure and success with Your Rollei.
Rollel Werke Franke & Heided A .;uarantee card is enclosed with the camera and sLrould be filled in and sent back as soon as possible after purchase. numbers Serlal 'l of camera body and lenses (see No- and 3/ page 4) should be noted and filed in a safe place. Quoting these numbers may help reco' very or proof of ownership in case of loss' K 31.4 6 I I www.orphancameras.com he ever-ready case o remove the camera: Snap open the rear ress button, fold open the front 45 of the case. elease the lugs 46 at both sides. hread the carrylng strap as shown, with the eam inside,through the loops of the non-slip ad 47 and then through the eyelets 4. Secure re ends at the required length. rserting the camera: Proceed in the reverse rder, leading the lugs 46 behind the eyelets 4 nd close. The front 45 is fully removable; :lease with the sliding button. The ever-ready ase is designedto permit rapid film changing nd therefore has no triPod bush. he lens cap lr the intercnangeablelenses and the blanking F, ap for the camera body (the latter available s an accessory)protect the equipment against ust and dampness. rsertion and removal of the blanking cap in re camera body: See page 14 ' Changing rc )nses. rsertlng a battery 'roceed as described on page 28 - Ghanging re battery. I I 7 E. 't www.orphancameras.com Loadlng the film The camera takes all 35 mm miniature films in standardcartridges of 12,20or 36 exposures availablethroughout the world, as well as day- light spools, darkroom reloads and bulk film loaded in such cartridges. Load the film into the camera at least in the shade of your own body; avoid brilliant sunlight and dusty loca- tions. Open the camera back 5 by pulling up the rewind knob 6 and fold open. Briefly press in the rewind release35. Fully pull out the rewind knob 6 and insert the film cartridge.Turn the rewind knob until it can be pushedin again. Pull out the film leader from the cartridge and fully push it into the outer slot 48. Turn the milled wheel 49 in the direction of the white arrows to get both film perforationsproperly mesheci. Close the camera back and let it engage. Alternatelyrelease and tension as shown until the exposurecounter 7 shows . 1 ' www.orphancameras.com Checkingthe correct film advance:The rewind knob 6 should rotate during tensioning (with 2O-exposureor 12-exposurecartridges or short bulk lengths it may only start turning after several exposures). Settlng the fllm speed Move the winding lever 8 into its starting posi- tion as shown (this facilitateshandling for in- stancewhen wearing ghcves).Pull up the rim 9 k and turn until the speed figure of the film loaded in the camera engages opposite the Ft index mark 10 (the dots indicate intermediate k speed values). The setting range covers trom 12 to 6400 ASA F (12 to 39 DIN) as shown in the table below: h ASA DIN ASA DIN ASA DIN ASA DIN t 12 12 64 19 320 26 1600 33 16 13 80 20 400 27 2000 34 & 20 14 100 21 500 28 2500 35 25 15 125 22 640 29 3200 36 32 16 160 23 800 30 4000 37 40 17 200 24 1000 31 5000 38 50 18 250 25 1250 32 6400 39 ... e www.orphancameras.com The correct camera hold follows almost automaticallyfrom the hant shape and functionallayout of the control For horizontal shots holdthe camerain the rightha;rd with the indt f ingeron the stop-downkey 11 and the releas button12. The left hand holdsthe lens 13 ar operatesthe focusingmount 14 as well as tt aperturering 15. Pressthe eye closelyagainst the finder ey ,4. piece 16, supportingthe camera against tl fo rehead. K 31-14 For upright shots hold the camera in the same way, but turnt **r*ffi w,*, throug h 90o. This hold permits rapid switchingfrom ho zontalto uprightshots, although other came holds can also be used if preferred. 0 www.orphancameras.com Focusing Sight the subject so that the main object appearswithin the microprismspot 50 or the screenring 51 or the focusingscreen 52. Turn the focusingmount 14 untilthe imageappears fullysharp without any blur or "shimmering" eff ect. Dependingon the subjectconditions, use the abovescreen areas as follows: The microprismspot yields abrupt definition changefrom unsharpto sharp.Use for quick focusinge. g. sports,action and featurephoto- graphy. The screen ring surroundingthe microprism spot is evenly bright and finely matted.Use for centralfocusing in placeof the microprism spot,e. g. at smallapertures and/or with close- up, macroand photomicrosubjects. The focusing screen has an extremely fine Fresnellens structure for even illumination from the centreto the edges.Use for general focusingof main subject points outsidethe centre,also at smallapertu res - e. g. in close- ups,macrophotography and photomicrography and for copying where the sharpnessneeds checkingright to the edgesof the field. 11 www.orphancameras.com With infra-red film (of maximum sensitivity at a wavelength of 800 nm) first focus as described above. Then read the distanceopposite the index 17, mount -18 the infra-redfilter and reset the distance read d against the infra-red index 18. { Depth of field ;a Direct assessment: Fully depress the stop- # down key 11, thus closing the aperture to the preset value. The expected depth of field in { the image can then be judged directly on the K31-20 focusing screen 52 (suitable only for bright $ lighting and with not too small apertures). From the depth of fleld indicator: Here the aperture marks corresponding to the preset lens aperture on the scale 19, to each side of the index mark 17, point to the depht of field zone on the focusing ring 14 (circle of confu- sion z : 50 micronsor 0.002inch; further stop- ping down is necessaryfor utmost sharpness). Example:50 mm Planart/1.8, stopped down to f/16 and focused to 10 feet: depth of field f rom approx. 51/zfeet to m. From tables:A depth of field table is available separately,with exact values for all lenses. 12 www.orphancameras.com Framlng the subfect The prism finder shows a bright, laterallycor- rect and parallax-freeimage with optimumcon- 54 formity to the view recorded on the film. lf the required subject field or the aspired perspectiveview cannot be covered with the O lens attached by changingthe shooting direc- tion or viewpoint,use interchangeablelenses (see page 14 - Changing lenses). Finder accessories The mountinggroove 20 on the finder eyepiece 16 takes an eyepiececup 53 to screen off ex- ternal glare. Spectaclewearers may use a correctinglens 54 made up by any optician (outside diameter of the lens 26 mm). Insertthe lens directlyin the insidemount of the cup 53 by pushingin until it engages.Remove by pushingout in the op- posite direction. The groove20 will alsotake a rightangle finder which is used for low-levelshots (worm's eye views),for shootinground the corner and when using the camera on a microscope etc. 13 www.orphancameras.com 22 Ghanglng lenses Push in the locking button 21. Releasethe lens from the camera bayonet 2 by turning to the left. Attachthe interchangeablelens so that the red dot 22 on the lens bayonet lines up with the red dot 24 on the camera bayonet,then turn I to the right until the lens locks. For rapid one-handedlens changing press the button 21 with the right index finger while the right hand at the same time turns the lens to the left. When inserting,the red dol22 is cor- rectly located when the changeoverswitch 29 WA' is level with the self-timerlever 32. Alwayschange lensesin the shade of your own body; avoid brilliant sunlight and dusty con- ditions. 14 www.orphancameras.com Nevertouch the instant return mirror 25.When no lens is mounted in the camera body 26 close it with the blanking cap 56, availableas an accessory(fit and removethis like an inter- changeablelens). Protectthe front and rear lens of interchange- able lenses,when not on the camera,with the caps 57 and 58. Intercfiangeablelenses with distancescales in feet and metres,quick- changebayonet mount, depth of field indicator, infra-redindex, automatic spring-loadedaper- ture control, filter thread, and click stop aper- tures with half stop intervals: Carl Zeiss 25 mm Distagon 't/2.8 - ultra-wideangle 35 mm Distagon t/2.8 - normalwide- angle 50 mm Planar f/1.8 - standard 85 mm Sonnar t/2.8 - mediumlong focus 135mm Tele-Tessarf/4 telephoto ' 58 200mm Tele-Tessarf/4 telephoto further details see page 47. K 31-16 www.orphancameras.com The lens case 59 protectsthe lens againstdust and moisture.Remove the internal lid 60 when the lens is insertedwith the front and rear caps in position. The same lens case takes the 35, 50 or 85 mm lenses. Lens cases with extra lenses can also be fitted on the camera carrying strap. A second strap may carry further lens cases 59 with inter- changeablelenses or accessories. d li 16 www.orphancameras.com The exposure meter $ The full-field exposure measurementmethod F at the working aperture has been designedby i. practical photographers for practical photo- graphy.In the large majorityof cases this well planned system directly yields the optimum reading.lt works reliablyeven in difficult spe- cial cases if a few simple rules are followed. The exposure meter is a precision instrument of lrighsensitivity with a speciallyextended mea- suringrange (1 second atf /1.8 to r/rooosecond atf /16 with 100ASA or 21 DINfilm). lt assesses the average brightness of the subject field I covered and uses two cadmium sulphide cells to measurethe light coming throughthe lens. This "TTL measurement"automatically allows for all brightnessvariations due to fil- ters, extensiontubes, extension bellows, effec- tive lens aperture changes etc. Moreover,the Rollei measuring system accordingly weights the importantimage centre more than the edge of the field. The illustrationshows the shape and positionof the central area whose bright- ness contributesabout 90 per cent of the rea- ding. 17 www.orphancameras.com -i Measuring the exposure / With preselected shutter speed Turn the shutter speed dial 27 in either direc- tion until the required shutter speed engages opposite the index 28. This can be done with. the shuttertensioned or not tensioned. The figures on the shutter speed dial indicate fractions of a second. No intermediatevalues can be used. The B setting (for time exposuresof any length) cannot be preselectedfor exposure measure- ment. q Set the changeoverswitch 29 to "A" (automatic spring-loaded aperture). Sight the subject ."i iq throughthe finder eyepiece16 and depressthe stop-down key 11: this switches on the meter system.Turn the aperturering 15 to centre the meter needle 61. The aperture ring engages at half stop intervalsdown to the smalleststop but one; however, intermediate settings can also be used. When the meter needle is centred in the cut- out, the correct aperture is set for the prese- lected shutter speed. Then release the stop- down key: this switches off the meter system and the meter needle returns into its rest posi- tion pointing obliquely upwards. www.orphancameras.com lf the meter needle does not react or cannot be centred, preselect a different exposure time: lf the needle stops too high up, use a shortertime; if the needle is too low down, use a longertime, as given in the table on page 50. Applications: Exposures requiring fast shutter speeds to arrest rapid movement (action and sports shots, street scenes, children, animals etc.) or to avoid camera shake (when shooting from a car, train, ship or aircraft,when moun- taineeringetc.). lmportant:The large measuringrange permits shots under virtuallyall light conditions.The usable setting range and appropriatetime for preselectionare shown in the table on page 50. FH: k 19 www.orphancameras.com With preselected aperture Set the changeoverswitch 29 to "A". Turn the aperture ring 15 to the selected value. Sight the subject and fully depress the stop-down key 11. Gentrethe meter needle61 by turning the shutter speed dial 27. Always let the shutter speeddial engagefully; no intermediatevalues can be used. lf this procedurebrings the B set- ting into play, see pages 27 and 50. When the meter needle is centred in the cut- out, the correct shutter speed is set for the preselected aperture. Then release the stop- down key. lf the meter needle cannot be centred, prese- lect a differentaperture: lf the meter needle stops above the central position, use a smaller aperture; if it stops below, preselecta larger aperture. Appllcatlons: Subjects requiring a specified depth of field as determinedfrom the indicator 19 or the depth of field table (architecture,indu- strial shots, macrophotography etc. mostly re- quiring maximumdepth of field; fashion,por- trait and advertisingshots often requiringmini- mum depth of field for differentialfocusing). 20 www.orphancameras.com lmportant: lf turning the shutter speed dial 27 fails to centre the meter needle,a subsequent "fine adjustment"with the aperturering 15 will do the rest. Without automatic spring-loaded aperture Move the changeoverswitch 29 to "M" (manual setting). Fully depress the stop-down key 11. Centrethe meterneedle 61 by turningthe aper- ture ring 15 and/or the shutter speed dial 27. When the needle is centred in the cut-out,the aperture and exposure time are correctly set. Appllcations: Subjects requiring direct depth of field control without pressingthe stop-down key; also shots with the lens .in its retro position (see page 32) or with lensesof other makes in the intermediate adapter (see page 38). 21 www.orphancameras.com Releasing Hold the camera steady. Smoothly and fully depress the releasebutton 12. With cable retease For slower shutter speeds - exposure times longer than 1/ro second - screw the cable release into the socket 31 and mount the camera on a tripod (with a thread of up to 0.18 inch/4.5mm length).For long time exposures use a cable release with lock, also cover the finder eyepieceto screen off stray light. With self-timer Tension the lever 32 as far as it will go. The delay time is about 12 seconds after pressing the start button33. The shutter and self-timer can be tensioned and released independently of each other. Hence the release button 12 can be used for direct exposures even when the self-timer is tensioned,while the selftimer can run down when the shutter is not tensioned. The self-timer is also useful for avoiding camera shake with hand-held shots of static subjects at exposure times of 1/n second or longer. 22 www.orphancameras.com After the exposure Smoothlyand fully (!) pull out the rapidwinding lever 8 and let it swing back into its starting position. This advancesthe film by one frame,retensions the shutter and gets the camera ready for the next shot. With rapid picture sequences the cameramay remainagainst the eye in shooting position. The rapid winding lever can be worked in a singlestroke or in several(usually two) strokes; on lettingit go it returnsto its startingposition. When not in use, fold it back against the camera body. The exposure counter 7 shows the number of eposuresmade on the film. The twentieth and thirty-sixthexposure (for 20-exposureand 36- exposure cartridges) are marked in red; the second and all subsequent odd numbers are marked by dots. After the thirty-eighth ex- posure (also marked in red) the exposure counterstops counting.Further exposures may howeverstill be made if the film is long enough. The exposure counter 7 springs back to zero on pullingup the rewindknob 6. 23 www.orphancameras.com Unloadlng the fllm After the last exposure: swing out the rewind crank 34, briefly press in the rewind release35 and turn the crank 34 in the direction of the arrow until the resistanceof the film tension suddenlyslacks off (during the next film trans- port movement the rewind release 35 springs out again). Fold in the crank 34 and pull up the rewind knob 6. The cameraback 5 springsopen; swing it fully open. Fully pull up the rewind knob 6 and removethe film cartridge. Unload the film at least in the shadow of your own body; avoid brilliant sun and dusty con- ditions. Exposed films (especiallycolour films) should be processed as soon as possible, as they only keep for a limited time. 24 I www.orphancameras.com Practlcal hlnts .n/ Selecting the best shutter speed lmagesharpness depends, among other things, .ft on the use of a sufficientlyfast shutter speed. r/r'oosec t Therefore t With hand-held exposures: Use fast speeds to avoid camera shake. The longest usable time is r/ro second; 1/n and t,/rzsS€cond are safer and more reliable.With long focus lensesand - 1ltzs $o-'.,3 1/1ooo-1/5oosec W a not very steady camera hold use or, better still, r/zsosecond. DsG.f Wlth moving subjects: Use short exposure times to avoid movement blur. As a general guide: Starting and landing aircraft at close ^h range, motor races r,/rooosocond. Winter lH+ l,S(x)secns ,, d sports, tennis - 1/roooto 1"/soosecond. Horse F ..ry+"-, t races, cross country runners - llsoosecond. Running children and cyclists - r/zsoto 1lrzs I second. Walking figures, standing people - : llrzsto r/eosecond. 1t2so-1/125sece In general: Movement at close range and f"& . across the viewing direction needs faster ffi ,ffi *, # ' s.{ffi shutterspeeds, movement from greater distan- r2G ^! ces and approaching or receding from the ll camera can be taken with longer exposure r! n, I E t! I times. -1l6Osec t. X I L 11125 fui }2s Ei.. I E www.orphancameras.com The snapshot setting for quick or unprepared Correct exposure measurement .: shots which do not permit direct focusing The exposuremeter throughthe finder: measuresthe mean bright- ness of the subject field covered. Find a suitablesetting of distanceand aperture lt directly yields the correct exposuresettings for an adequate sharp zone from the deptli for of field indicator 19 or depth of field table, Normal subjects: Lighting from the front or and set these values on the camera. This re- obliquelyfrom the side, without brillianthigh- quires good subject lightingor a high-speed lights or heavy shadows. Balanced light and film to allow sufficientlyshort exposure times dark areas. to arrest subject movement. Special subjects: Appreciable brightnesscon- trast between the main subject and lts sur- roundings - shots against the light, figures in brilliantsun againstsnow or ice, Mediter- ranean seaside subjects etc., main subject constituting only a small part of the field of view (e. g. figures not filling the frame against large sky areas). A readingfrom the camera positionwould here yield a wrong exposure setting. This can be compensated by a Close-up reading: Approach the subject with the camerauntil the main subjectfills the finder view. Set the exposure, then return to the originalviewpoint for the shot itself. lf close-up readings are not possible, use a fl www.orphancameras.com Substitute reading: Take a reading from an Extremecases: The noticeableincreased inter- ,* objectsimilar to the main subject (if necessary, val between the 1,/roooS€cond and B on the the back of your own hand), of normal brigth- shutter speed dial 27 signals the limit of the nessrange and under the same lightingcondi- setting range. tions (a grey card availablefrom photo dealers purpose). When approaching this interval by passing can be used for this Read the ex- r/rooo posure,then take the picture with the setting s€cord (extreme brightness and high- obtained. speedfilm): ignore the meterneedle movement or central position. Return the shutter speed lf neither close-up nor substitutereadings are dial to 1,/rooosecond and use a neutral density possible,take a normal reading and open the filter and/or an exchangeablelens which stops lens by half to one stop, depending on the down further. lf necessary,load with a slower brightnessrange of the subject. film. In very poor light togetherwith very small lens lf this intervalis approachedby passing the B aperturesdo not take the reading too quickly setting (very poor light and slow film): set the as the responsetime of the system becomes shutterspeed dial backto 1 second.Depending somewhat longer. on the subject conditions, select one of the following alternatives:Use a faster lens (if not Shutter speed preselection: Select a time ac- already on the camera); load with a faster film cording to the film speed to permit centering or plan for forced development; the meter needle in the cut-out. Find further use flash if the permits detailsin the table on page 50. subject it. Films:Select the film according to the subject and avoid unsuitablecombinations e. g. ultra- speedfilm for snow or seasidesubjects in full sun. 27 www.orphancameras.com il Changing the battery fl Unscrew the cover 36 anti-clockwisewith a coin. Remove the spent battery. Wipe the new batteryon both sides with a cloth to remove any oxide deposit. Place the battery 62 with the * sign on top (see also diagram in the battery compartment) into the battery compartment 63 holding it by the edge only, do not touch the front or back. Screw in the cover 36 moderately tightly. Suitable battery types: Mallory PX 625 or Toshiba HS-D, or equivalent batteries of other makes. 6:/:r* dl fmportant:The battery lasts one * ffd Jt"*", 62 a yearly battery change is recommended. @ During extended idle periods keep the battery outside the camera. Always remove a spent battery.After prolonged idle periods clean the battery as described above. 36 In very cold weather first warm up the battery @ to body temperatureand insert it immediately before use. Find furtherdetails in batterypacking or leaflet. 28 www.orphancameras.comff' Using the lens hood Use the lens hood whenever possible; it pro- tects the lens against glare, splashesof water and drops of rain. lt also improvesthe contrast m and definitionof the picture. The followinglens hoods are availablefor the different lenses: F g G, I Rectangularlens hood 64 for the 25 mm lens, g Folding lens hood 65 for the 35 to S0mm (with ffi67 W a slightly reduced efficiency up to 13Smm) ffi 66 lenses, W, Screw-in lens hood 66 for the 85 to 13Smm e lenses, *',n built-inlens hood.) The 'for ffi1 tightreaching the Extendibtelens hood 67 the 200mm lens. meter system in the camera is alreadyfiltered, The rectangularlens hood must be mounted so no exposurecorrections are necessary. with its line mark opposite the index 17. Filtersmodify the light reachingthe film in the Using filters followingways: All Rollei f ilters are ground plane-parallel, They selectively pass light of certain wave- coated on both sides and free from vignetting lengths (yellow, green, orange, red, infra-red, (see, however, remarks on page 30). ultra-violet,and R 1.5 conversion filter) - or Screw the filter moderatelytightly into the lens they evenlyhold back all wavelengths(neutral mount. A filter can be used together with a ffidensity filter) - or they pass only light vibrat- lens hood or severalfilters can be used at the ing in one plane (polarisingfilter). same time; see also page 30. (An exception For further details see the filter table on is the polarisingfilter for the 25 mm Distagon page 44. 29 www.orphancameras.com Using the soft focus attachments and with the lens hood. ln this case attachthe items on the lens in the sequence: Softar - These slightly reduce definition with soft out- filter - lens hood. lines and hazy luminoushighlights instead of q the usualpinsharp Rollei rendering. According ;i lmportant: .d to the degree of softeningrequired the follow- F The following combinations of soft focus at- ing alternativesare available: tachments,filters and lens hoods may be used without risk of vignetting (fading the image Softar| (slightsoftening) corners): for very contrastyand brilliant subjects,espe- cially when shootingagainst the light; photo- 25 or 35 mm lens - up to one Softar qr one graphs of jewellery,textiles, silverware etc. filter with lens hood; - or two Softarll (more pronounced softening) 50 or 85 mm lens up to two Softars and one for low-contrast subjects and soft lighting, filters with lens hood, or one Softar especiallyportraits, scenes with certain atmo- filter with lens hood; sphere, against-the-lightshots of water and 135 mm lens - up to two Softarsand one filter river scenes etc. with lens hood, or one Softar and two filters with lens hood. Soltar | + ll (maximumeffect) for enhanced softness and artistic photo- graphy. The Softarsfit the lensesfrom 25 to 135 mm in focal length and screw into the lens mount. Stoppingdown doesnot changetheir softening effect. They can be used together with filters 30 www.orphancameras.com * Flash exposures Mountthe camera with the r/r inch tripod bush 37 on a flash bracket or fit the flash gun in the * accessoryshoe. This accessoryshoe is avail- ableseparately. Ask your phc-rtodealer to fit it, or mountas follows: Unscrewthe blanking screw 38, press the ac- cessoryshoe 69 as shown onto the locating pins39 and screw in positionwith the screw 38. Connectthe synchronisinglead from the flash unit to the n outlet 40 or 41 dependingon the typeof flash.The capping plugs 70 protect the outlet not in use against dust and moisture I 69 38 and preventfaulty pluggingin, as long as the sameflash units or flash bulbs are used. X outlet: For electronic flash and short-delay flash bulbs of short flash duration such as AG3 B, XM 1 B and 5 B, PF 5 B etc. permissible shutter speeds with X-synchronisation:i/eo to 1 second and B for electronic flash: t/ro to 1 secondand B for flash bulbs. FP outlel: For long-delayflash bulbs of long duration,such as XM 6 B, PF 6 B, pF 45 B, PF 100,GE 31 etc. t Permissibleshutter speeds with FP-synchroni- sationr1/'rooo to 1 second and B. www.orphancameras.com lmportant: With FP-synchronisationthe full fl 3. Always use a rigid tripod with ball head, light output of the flash is only utilisedif the cable release,bright lighting or flash and shutterspeed is the same as, or longer than, contrasty illuminationfor the subject. the flash duration.The flash intensitycannot The purpose of close-up photography is to be measuredwith the exposure meter of the .i show small objects on as large a scale and camera (but can be with a separateflash ex- filling the frame as fully as possible.This is posure meter).The lens aperture controls the achieved by suitable selection of lenses with exposure. appropriate focal length, and of accessories. Notethe instructionmanual (and especially the The separate depth of field table indicates all guide number)of the flash unit or flash bulb. necessarydetails for the individuallenses. Glose-ups Accessories extend the scope of photography into a new Retro adapter world of miniaturesubjects. They need certain for interchangeableRollei lenses with focal accessories and a somewhat different ap- lengthsof 25 to 50 mm, and for lensesof other proach to photography; TTL exposure mea- makes with a 49 mm screw thread in the front surementhowever in this case again ensures filter mount. Focal lengthsgreater than 50 mm correct exposure settings. require extension tubes or the extension Generalrules: bellows. 1. Usethe depth of field indicatoron the lens Purpose:Theretro-mounted lens (withthe front only when it is directlyfitted into the camera lens facing the camera) yields better optical bayonet. performanceat scales of reproductiongreater 2. Focus with the lens aperture fully open. than 1 : 1. Adjust the camera-subjectdistance until the subject appears sharply in the finder. Then Use: Fit the adapter 70 into the camera bayo- adjust the focusing ring 14 for final fo- net (or the bayonet of the extension tube or cusing, unless the lens is mounted in the extension bellows) and lock by turning to the retro position (see there). right. 32 www.orphancameras.com Screw the lens 13, with the front lens facing the camera, into the adapter 20. lf required, fit a Rollei filter Z1 between the adapter70 and the lens 13. Fully open the aperture and set the focusing mount 14 to the shortest distance.This makes the lens tube act as a lens hood. -13 Exposure measurement: Set the changeover switch 29 to "M", then proceed in the usual way. The automatic spring-loaded aperture is out of action.The lens cannot be focused by turning the focusingmount 14. Exlension tubes are available as a complete set in lengths of 7.8- 15- 30- 50 mm for interchangeableRollei lenses (see separate table). Purpose:They permit higher scales of repro- ductionand shortersubject distances. Use: Mount the extensiontube 72 with its red dot oppositethe red dot on the camerabayonet and secureby turning clockwise.Fit the lens 13 ilH.+El in the ill usualway in the bayonetof the extension tube. Extensiontubes can be combined in any desi- red way, but longer overall extensions may lead to some vignetting.Use smaller apertures 72 29 13 33 www.orphancameras.com (especially with the wide-angle lenses), the Focusing: Slack off the locking knob 74 and larger the scale of reProduction. turn the focusing knob 75. Fine focus with the focusingmount 14. Exposure measurement:Set the changeover switch29 to "A", then proceed in the usualway. Selectingthe field of view: Slackoff the locking The automaticspring-loaded aperture remains knob 76-andturn the drive knob 77. Refocusif in operation.The retro adapter70 can be used necessary.The uncoveredfigures on the scale in addition (and should be used with scales of facing the drive knobs show the extension in reproductionbeyond 1 :1); in this case the millimetres.Finally tighten the locking knobs automaticspring-loaded aperture is out of ac- 74 and 76. A right-anglef inder 55 permits more tion. convenient view-finding. Extension bellows Exposure measurement:Set the changeover for interchangeableRollei lenses (see separate switch 29 to "A". Pull down the tensioning table). lever 78 and release. Fully depress the stop- 11. Measure in the usual way after adjustmentof the down key Purpose:Permits continous preselectingthe shutter speed or aperture ac- of reproduction and subject distance, scale bording to ihe subject. (Aperture preselection more convenient focusing and automatic is usuilly preferable in view of the relatively aperture operation. spring-loaded limited depth of field with close-ups') Use: Mount the extension bellows 73 with the red dot lined up with the red dot of the camera Before the exposure: Tension the lever 78 bayonetand secureby turningclockwise. Mount once more to permit observationof the subject the lens 13 in the usual way in the bayonetof at full aperture up to the moment of releasing' the extension bellows. Mount the assembly on a tripod or - for hand-held shots - on a The retro adapter 70 can be used in addition hand grip. (Base plate with 1/+"and 3/a"tripod (and should bb used with scales of reproduc- bush; hand grips of various makes available tion above 1 : 1); the automaticaperture coup- as accessoriesfrom photo dealers.) ling is then out of action. 34 www.orphancameras.com Extensiontubes can also be used in addition; in this case the automaticspring-loaded aper- x ture remains in operation. For maximum stabilitythe sequence of the set-up should be: camera- extensionbellows - extensiontubes - lens; a vertical arrangementis safest. With r@b-zo the full bellows extension and several exten- sion tubes some vignetting may occur (see also table). 78 76 Finally,for largest scales of reproductionwith improvedoptical quality the combination: ca- mera- extensionbellows - extensiontubes - retroadapter - lens is possible,provided that somevignetting is acceptable(see also table). K Filterscan be used with all combinations.lt mayhowever often be necessaryto do without the lens hood when the subject distance is equalto or shorterthan the lengthof the hood. Messrs. Novoflex of Memmingen, Germany, supplya slide copying attachmentand a bel- lowslens hood.These itemsare availablefrom ilililil1flililIililIiltil photo dealers. "-@ www.orphancameras.com Macro lens adapter for the Luminar,Photar, Summar and Microtar lenses available through photo dealers. They are used as indicated in the table or the in- structionssupplied with the lens,and mainlyin conjunctionwith the extensiontubes 72and/or the extensionbellows. Purpose: Optimum optical quality, especially at high magnifications (macrophotography)' Use: Screw the lens 79 into the macro adapter 72 80 and this into the intermediateadapter 81 (42 mm screw thread) required with it. This combinationis then inserted in the bayonetof the camera, extension tube or extension bel- E lows. 81 -ffi- Focusin$:Fully open the lens apertureand ad- just the camera position for maximum sharp- ness. Check the sharpness preferably in the screen ring 51 or on the focusing screen 52. For fine focusingon the extensionbellows use -8O the focusing knob 75. Exposuremeasurement: Fully depress the stop- down key 11, and centre the meter needle by turning the shutter speed dial 27 and/or ad- justing the lens aperture on the lens 79. The optimum working aperture is derived from the 79 table or the lens instructionsand set on the lens. Recalculatethe exposureto the aperture 36 { jt www.orphancameras.com set or repeatthe measurementat this working aperture. Microscope adapter is used with microscopes having a straight cylindricaldraw tube of 1 inch/25mm diameter. Purpose:Photography of the image formed by o_,, the microscope(without the camera lens). ilililililtiltililtilil1il1 Use: Remove the microscope eyepiece,slack off the clamping screw 82 and push the adap- ter 83 with the lettering facing you onto the eyepiece draw tube. Re-insert the eyepiece and tighten the clamping screw 82 so that the eyepiecedoes not protrude above the adapter 83. Mount the camera with its red dot opposite the red dot of the adapter and lock. The right- angle finder 55 permits convenientviewing throughthe finder. Focus with the microscope movement. t:. L. Selectthe field of view by selectingthe micro- scope objective and/or eyepieceor by insert- F ing Rollei extension tubes. r Exposuremeasurement: Press the stop-down key 11 and adjust the shutter speed dial 27, or the subject lighting or (where available) the 83- microscope aperture the centre the meter needle. frWhere possible, use eyepiecesspecially cor- -82 rectedfor photomicrography. 37 il www.orphancameras.com Intermediate adapter This takes lenses of other makes with screw mounts:the adapter M 42 x 1 for lenses of the Edixa, Pentax, Praktica and similar models - and the adapter M 39 x 1 for Leica lenses (of older modelsup to lll f) and similartypes. lmportant: Some of those lenses can be fo- cused only in the close-up range but not to infinity(e. g. Leica lenses).Collapsible lenses should be fitted,used and releasedin extended position only. The M 42x1 adapter is also required when using macro lenses. Use: Screw the lens 84 into the adapter 81. Fit the adapter 81 into the camera bayonet in such a way that the lens scales are visible from above after locking. Focusing:In the usualwaY. Exposure measurement: Switch the lens to manual aperture setting where available or keep stop-downkey pressedin. Measurein the usubl way; any automaticaperture coupling is disengaged. Combinationswith Rollei extensiontubes and/ or the extension bellows are possible. Expo- sure tests are recommended. www.orphancameras.com Wlnter photography F offers no special problems if the following pointsare observed: Load with a medium-speedto high-speedfitm. H Alwaysuse the lens hood as protectionagainst straylight and snowflakes. Forwinter sports, mountaineering and climbing F carry the camera in its ever-readycase under- neaththe outer clothingor attachit to the body with a second strap and protect it against moisturewith a plastic bag. Alwaysfit an ultra- violet or the R 1.5 filter; under conditionsof re extremebrightness (in high mountains)use a neutraldensity filter. In extremely cold weather carry the camera nextto the body underneaththe outer clothing. Work the $ winding lever slowly to avoid tearing the film. The cold camera is liable to mist over when brought into a warm room. Do not clean off the condensation;this disappearsof its own. k 39 www.orphancameras.com Troplcal photography t Special rules for exposure technique and ca- mera iare apply in the tropics,desert and other - regions of hot and/or damp climates.Read up appropriateliterature and travel books on the subject.The data sheets of leadingfilm manu- facturers also give useful information. 'A few hints: Heat,sand, moistureand perspirationare most harmful to the camera. So clean it frequently, if necessarydaily. Always carry the cameraand accessoriesin hermeticallysealed containers, protectedin additionby plasticbags and silica- gel. See that shocksand vibrationsare kept off the camera when travelling by car or aircraft. Gare of the camera and accessoriesmaintains their value and re- liabilityfor many years. Gleaning of the camera should be done regularlyat appropriate intervals according to use: Dust the camera and accessoriesinside and outside with a soft sable brush and a rubber blower. 40 www.orphancameras.com Clean the outer parts with a soft dry cloth, Approved Rollel workshops in West Germany fr glasssurfaces with lens cleaningtissue. Never polish the mirror and never touch the inside Region Marland-Gesellschaft l componentsor the rubber blinds of the focal Berlin Marlow& Co. OHG plane shutter with the fingers. Clean the ever- 1 Berlin41, ready case, holdall case and lens cases by Handjerystrasse18 blowingand brushingout. Region Fa. Anton Paepke Storage Drisseldorf 4 Dusseldorf, always in the ever-readycase, holdall case or Scheurenstrasse24 lens case. Plastic bags and the lens caps pro- Fa. ARLUWA vide additional protection in dusty and damp 5 Koln, Offenbachplatz1 conditionsas well as againstsnow and harmful fumes. When not in use for longer periods, Region Fa. W. Laukhardt KG store at room temperature with the battery Frankfurt 65 Mainz,Binger Strasse 10 removed. Region Fa. Ludwig Lanckow Maintenance Hamburg Nachf.GmbH The InternationalRollei-Service with over 150 2 Hamburg36, approved workshops throughout the world Jungfernstieg48 providesservicing in all countries. Region Fa. Rudolf Mitterreiter Rollei dealers and specialists trained at our Munich 8 Mrinchen90. works will take expert care of your Rollei and KlagenfurterStrasse 22 provide help and advice in all questions of Rollei photography. Region Fa. Haustein& Co. Stuttgart 7 Stuttgart-W, Ludwigstrasse6 41 www.orphancameras.com The rlght Rollel fllter For black-and- Characteristics Use in daylightfor Use in artificial light for white and colour lllm and effect UV-filter Absorbs ultra-violet Shotsin high mountains Scientificand technical (above 6500feet) or by photography the seaside (especially (fluorescence by midday sun) phenomena) Conversionfilter Changesthe colour Correctingblue casts in Electronicflash R 1.5 temperatureof the light distantviews on exposureswith units of (Skylightfilter) transmitted(by 1.5 cloudlessdays with high too high a colour decamired),also full UV sun,Alpine and seaside temperature f ilter effect photography(esp. on reversalcolour film) Neutraldensity Uniformlyholds back Extremelybright subjects Exposures(including filter light of all colours, on high-speedor flash shots) at large reduces light intensityto ultra-speedfilm aperturesfor limited 25% (ND - 2) or 12.5o/o depthof field on high- (ND - 3) respectively speed or ultra-speedfilm Polarisingfilter Absorbs polarised light Landscapes:blue sky Near shots of glass, from the sky, subdues or becomes darker without china,pictures and other extinguishesreflections change in other colours, objects displayedbehind from non-metallic(!) water surfaces become glass; shop windows, surfaces; eflect reduced transparent display cases etc. with shorterfocal lengths 44 F www.orphancameras.com For blad<-and- Characteristics white film only and effect Use in daylightfor Use in artificial light for Mediumyellow Darkensblue, lightens Landscapes,sky and Increasedcontrast of filter yellow and green cloud effects, snow close-upsand macro subjects shots, copying yellowed originals Green filter Darkensred and blue. Landscapeswith large Increasedcontrast and lightensgreen and areas of green, close-ups copying,similar to yellow-green of plants, portraitson medium yellow filter high-speedfilm Orange filter Stronglydarkens blue, Distant views, dramatic lncreasedcontrast of appreciabty lightensred cloud effects, close-upsand macro yellow and architectural subjects, subjects increasedcontrast, haze cutting Light red filter Comple'elyabsorbs blue, Distantviews, simulated Increasedcontrast similar very strongly lightens night and moonlight to (but greater than) red and crange effects, effect still orange filter stronger than for orange filter For infra-red fllm onty Absorbs visible light, Distantviews in hazy Technicaland scientific (max.sensitivity passesonly infra-red weather,haze and mist shots for industrial, at 800 nm) rays from 750 nm penetration,moonlight forensic and infra-red medical filter (see also paSe12) and night effects photography 45 www.orphancameras.com Laterallycorrect and parallax-freefin- :acts and flgures lenses. der image. r/rooo )amera lypez 24x 36 mm single lens reflex Focal plane shutter: Shuttei spreeds to iar"r" wiin exposure measurementthrough 1 second and B, continuouslyro'tatable shutter he lens. soleO dial,flash outletsfor X and FP,electronic r/eo flash synchronisationup to s€cond' ieatures:Rollei bayonet mount for interchange- rble lenses, meteiing system with automatic Dimensions: x 93x 87 mm) ;wiicn-ott, iocal plane shutter with rubber it/rox311lrex37lre inches (141 ,iinOi and single-multi-strokerapid winding' with 50 mm f/1.8 lens (141x €'3x 50 mm) louble exposure and blank frame lock, self- 5e/rex3111rcx2 inches :imer with starting button, self-zeroingexpo- without lens rut" r/r inch tripod bush, carrying "ornter, Weight: strap eyelets. izili orn"es (775grams) with 50 mm f /1'8 lens (585grams;) without lens Exposuremeasurement: TTL system with CdS 205/sounces ceits, centre-weightedfutl-field measurement Accessories:Rectangt'llar lens hood for 25 mm' oi tinAer screen image at working ape{y1g' i;iJ't; nooo for 35 to 135 mm, screw-in hood (12 39 DIN)' Fifm speeOrange 12 to 6400ASA to for 85=to135 mm, ex'tendiblehood for 200mm lens from measuring range with 50 mm f/1'8 focal length. centred 1.6 to 10d,O0Olpostilb, meter needle Medium grr)en' orange, light red' UV' in lellow, - *itn ina"* in finder. Powered by button cell i{i.s, deis;iry - 2, neutral density 3' mea- camera bottom, switchedon only during and-'intia-ieo""i,tral filtr;rs for lenses from 25 to surementby stop-downkey on camera top' f S5tnt and 200 mm foc.al length' Polarising filter for 25 mm and 35 - 135mm focal length' system: Pentaprism, instant return mir- Finder 2"itt Softar I an Fa{! | Possible cause Remedy Noles Meter needle does nc I Stop-downkey only partly Fully depressthe key respono I depressed Preselected exposure time Selectshorter or longer For usablesetting range rutside setting ralge exposuretime seetable on page50; see also page 26 Bai+ervexhausted, not Change or (correctly) fit See page 28 inseted or wrong ryinserted the battery Finder image very dark Autom?iic spring-loaded Set changeover switch See page 18 aperture disengaged to "A" Shutter does ncrt Rapid winciing leve-only Fullypull out rapid See page 23 release partly tensioned windinglever Self-tirn,erlever on lv Fully tension self-timer See page 22 partly te.rsioned lever Picture unexposed Elektronic f lash used on Connect electronic f lash FP contact closes to early; or partly exposed FP outlet only to X outlet see page 3'l FP-Flash buhs used or X Connect long peak FP-flash X contact closes too late; o'Jtlet bulbs only to FP outlet see page 31 snuttersp&d tU tastnr Shutter speed r/:o second See page 31 flash bulbs or longer Shutter speed too tqst Do not use shortersPeeds for electronic f lash thanl/ao second with electronicflash Pictureunderexposed Wrongexposure \ Measurebrightness of Seeclose-up or substitute measurement \ mainsubject readings,page 26 - 27 Straylight entrythrough Useeyepiece cup, See page 13 findereyepiece in strong especiallywhen wearing sidelight spectacles 48 www.orphancameras.com Fault Poeslble cause Remedy Notes Whole film under- or Wrong film speed setting Set film speed correctly Note table on page 9 overexposed Whole film unxeposed Film has not advanced due Correctlyload film, Ghed lmage partlyor Subject movement: Use faster shutter speed See page 25 completelyunsharp exposuretime too long for moving subject Camerashake: exposure Supportcamera or use a See page 22 time too long lor hand- tripod held shot lmage inaccuratelyfosused Focusexactly Use correctionlenses if necessary,see page 13 Meterneedle ,,kicks" Preselectedexposure time Selectdifferent exposure See table on page 50 outsidesetting range time Rewind knob does Film wrongly loaded Correctly load film, See page I not turn leader into outer slot Film torn Remove torn piece of film, See page 8 trim new leader and ;F rethread Rewind release fails Excessive exploitation of Avoid any force, keep lf film is torn out of to engage, heavy film length, film entirely rewind release pressed in cartridge:open backin total resistance against wound off and rewind film somewhat, darknessonly, rewind film film transport then finish lever stroke by hand and wrap up light-proof 49 www.orphancameras.com Exposure settlng rango dependson the film speedwhen measuring.The table showsexposure times and film speed combinationsas follows: Shutter speed not usabte, Usable shutter speed, outside setting range, within setting range ignore meter indication.. DIN ASA B*) 1 rlz 1lt lls l lts 1l:,o 1/eo llns t/zso llsoo | /r ooo 12 12 15 25 18 50 21 100 24 200 27 400 30 800 33 1600 36 3200 lmportant: lf in special casCs the meter needle cannot be centred within the setting range, note hint on page 27. *) lf meter needle centres at B setting, use an exposure of Z seconds. 50