Rollei flex 2.8F User Manual

Rolleiflex 3.5F / 2.8F: prepared by Alastair Firkin. in practical use

Adjusting to DIN / ASA speed ratings [1]: First determine the speed of the film used (to be found on the box or an accompanying instruction sheet),

Focusing for Sharpness To open the focusing hood: lift rear edge of hood [5] and raise cover. To close: fold in both sides [8]. To raise magnifier:

If you select the shutter speed first: turn the speed selector wheel (right), until the desired instantaneous shutter speed (red figure) appears i

and then adjust the diaphragm opening: turn the diaphragm wheel (left), until both exposure meter pointers are lined up - you can always be sure:

Selecting the Shutter Speed The red section of the scale denotes instantaneous, shutter timed speeds, in fractions of a second (500 - 1/500th sec.,

What Shutter Speed? Selecting a sufficiently short shutter speed is an important factor in getting a sharp picture. First rule: in handheld shots,

What About Depth-of-Field? A sharp focusing screen image indicates that the camera is focused correctly on the main subject. But both before and b

When Does One Need Depth-of-Field? Extended depth-of-field becomes very helpful when taking surprise snapshots, sport scenes with constantly changi

Releasing Shutter Up to the moment of exposure all camera settings are kept under perfect control : sharpness, framing, exposure, shutter speed and

Film Transport and Shutter Tensioning After each shot: swing out crank, turn it for-ward with one continuous swing, until it stops and then back agai

Unloading the Camera After the twelfth exposure the film is finished: the crank is no longer locked and can be turned freely again. To remove the f

A Few Words about the Care of Your Camera your camera deserves careful handling - dependable performance will be your reward. Sparkling cleanliness, e

Using the Sports Finder Sport scenes and fast moving objects can be framed more conveniently through the direct view finder. Only a slight raising

Exposures with Self-timer If you photograph a group of people or take a remembrance snapshot and you also want to appear in the picture, cock the se

Flash Shots Modern flash technique permits taking snapshots even under lighting conditions which do not allow instantaneous exposures wifh a handheld

The correct exposure depends on fhe light output of the flash and the distance between flash and subject. Therefore, it cannot be determined with an

Diaphragm In practical use, observation of the diaphragm is necessary only when shooting with out measuring the exposure (flash shots, dim light, ni

Use of Filters Filters absorbe (sic) light and therefore usuallyrequire a prolonged exposure. The necessarycorrection for each filter is indicated by

Three Ways to Correct Exposure With the Rolleiflex, even difficult light conditions are no problem as long as you keep the following in mind: Is the

Incident light measurement (with diffusor) This method gives a correct reading in those special cases of high-contrast subjects, where detail measurem

In practical use Please start with the Short-cut to the First Exposure. Only two pages, but they will tell you in rapid fashion oil you need to know

Re-adjusting the Exposure Meter When the photo cell is completely covered, the indicator needle should be in zero position, pointing to the red refe

Changing Magnifier to correct for Faulty Vision For critical focusing without glasses, interchangeable magnifiers within the range from + 3 to -3 diop

The Optically Flat Glass Attachment 21/4 x 21/4" This special accessory increases the precision of the Rollei film channel to achieve plate-like

Using the Rolleikin Inserting the Rolleikin Focusing Screen Mask: To remove the hood : press the spring catches on either side of the hood and slid

The Practical Accessories Protecting the Camera • Eveready Case • Protective Cap for exposure meter (leather), for attaching to eveready case • P

Tele Lens Attachment • Rollei-Mutar 1.5x • Pair of Bayonet Mounting Rings (for model 2.8 F) • Lens Hood • Leather Case Supplementary Lens Sets

For Color Films RolIei Color Conversion Filters: • R1 0 B1 0 • R 2 - 0.5 B 2 - 0.5 • R5 -05 B5 -1 • R 11 - 1 B 11 - 1.5 For General Use: •

Flash • Rolleiflash 2 Attachment • Rolleiflash comb 2, supplementary flash unit, with 10 feet cord • Carrying Case for Rolleiflash 2 or Rolleifla

For Rollfilm with Optically Flat Glass Plate: • Optically Flat Glass Attachment (special camera back and optically flat glass plate) • Spare Optic

Short-cut to the First Exposure 1) DIN-ASA Setting Immediately after loading the camera: gently press knurled knob and set to the DIN or ASA value o

4) Setting the Exposure Turn stop selector wheel, using left thumb, until both pointers of the exposure meter are in line which each other. Just on

Eveready Case (see frame below) To open: lift the top from the rear [1] and fold forward and down. Before closing the case set camera to °. Remov

Lens Cap To remove: lift the lower part by the tab at the lower edge and fold it against the upper part; remove cap from the bayonet by turning it c

Loading the Camera Please do not try to insert your first film until you are fully familiar with the handling of the camera. Otherwise continue on pa

To open camera: turn the safety back lock clip at the tripod socket [1], lift back lock lever [2] and pull back open. To adjust film guide plate: