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           bestowed  on  our  products   by  acquiring   the
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            For  weli-nigh  40 years we have been manufactur-
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             struction  gained over sudr a long period  will  not
            disappoint  you.

           Furthermore,  your  dealer  will  be glad  to  assist
           you  with  his  advisory  service  so that  you  will
           achieve beautiful   pictures.

            Before  you begin  operating  your  camera, kindly
           read  carefully  the  instructions   while  practising
            the  several  manipulations   at  leasure.  This  wili
           save you many  a disappointment  and annoyance.

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             trouble  yourself  or by  force.  Almost  invariably
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Loading   thc  ('arnera
 The  "Rolfix"  is constructed  for  roll  films B  rI  or No. 120.
 Itlever use any  other  films.
 (i) Opening  of Back of Camera:
 open  the back (30) pict. 2 by pushing  the buttorr (21) in the
 direction  of the arrow  and fotd the back (30) downwards  in
 its hinge.
 (2) Inserting  Film:
 Puii  out  the  film  winding
 knob  123) and  swing  up     u.--a
ward  the  film  spool  car-
                                                                                                      LU rier  that  has the shape of
a  half  cylinder.  Piace an
empty  spool  in  the  spooi
carrier,  hereby   inser.ting
the  pin  on the  left  of  the   wlFr-_
spool   carrier    into    thc
round   aperture    of   the
spooi. The  siotted  side  of
the  spool  mnst  face  the
film   winding    knolr   (23).
Swing  out  the  half  cylin-  w
der   of   the   lower    film
chamber  (33) and  place  a  U
new  film   in    it   in  such a
wa)'  that  the  pointed  end
of the protective paper (34)
points  to the upper  spool.
The black side of the pro-
tective  paper  must     f ace
the  lens. Break  the adhe-                        S_     'tu1rJrlnd       aql  ;o duls  anrs             Pieture 2

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out somewhat  the  beginning   of  the  protective  paper  and
swing  the spool  carrier  back into  the spool chamber.
Bring  up the pointed  end  of the  protective  paper  (34) into
the wider  slot (36) of the upper empty  spool so that   it pro-
trudes  from  the narrower   slot.  FoId  the upper  spool car-
rier  with  the empty  spool back into  the spool cleamber; for
this purpose   it  is necessary  to  puli  out  the  fiim  winding
knob  (23). Turn  this  film  winding  knob  (23) in  the  direc-
tion  of  the  arrow   until   its catch clutdres  the  slot  of  the
empty  spool, hereby  enabling  the  film  winding  knob  to
spring back into  its former  position.
Wind  2-3  layers  of  the  protective  paper  onto  the empty
spool, and mind  that  the  film  paper  is running  absolutely
straight  without  crumpling   at the edges of the spool. Now,
fold up  the back (30) with  the lock  (22) catching.
Wind  the  fitm  farther   until  dots become  visible   in   tire
lower  film  window  (32) and now wind  cautiously  until  the
number  1 is appearing.  Then the film  is ready  for the  first
exposure.  After  taking  a picture,    it  is advisable  to move
the  film  at once to the next  number.

Removing  the Exposed  Film:
After  the last (8th or 12th) exposure  turn  the film  winding
knob  (23) until  no more  of  the protective  paper  is visibie
through  the  film  window.  Then open the bad< (30), wind
the film  tight upon the spool and close  it with  the attached
adhesive  strip.  PuIl  out the  film  winding  knob  (23), swing
the spool  carrier  with  the  full  spool upward  and take the
film  out.

Changing  the EmPtY  Spool:
Take  the empty  spool  out  of  the  lower   film  dramber  and
insert   it  into  the upper  film  chamber  as described  above.

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Proteetive   Lid   for  Panehrornatie     ['ihns
 The  sensitiveness  of  the  pan-
 chromatic  films   is so great  that
 the  intrusion   of  light  for  hours
 or  days  through   the  red    f ilrn
 window  might  possibly make  the
 film  hazy. Therefore  the camera
  is  equipped  with   a  device  to
 cover   the   film   window.   This
 cover  ought  to be kept  shut  all      D
 the  tinre  and should  be opened
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                                                                               N merel.y  in  order  to  control  the
 numbers  while  moving  the  film
 by  pushing   ui-\.rr'ara!thc  smail
 button  (39) Pict. 3 on the back of                                                        Picture  3
 the camera.

 'Irvo-s                  i ne  Hqtriprnent
The  "Rolfix"   c;lmera   is  equipped  to  takc  two  different
sizes of  pictures.    If  using  size  21ltX  31/+ inch.  only  the
lower  film  window  (32) must be consirjered.
If  size 2rlt x  2r/t  incl't- is used, the  picture  mask  or adapter
(37) is  to be  p't   in  place  before  inserting  the  film.  The
angular ends on the narrow  side of the adapter  are pushed
between  the camera body and the  film  guide  roller.
 If  operating  with  stze 2rf t X  2t lt inch.  use  the  upper  fiim
window   (31). With  the  popular  size Zr/aX21/t   inch. you
need  not  worry   about  upright   or  square.  Besides,  the
optical  arrangement   of the  "Rolfix,,  with  a focal  distance
of 10.5 cm reproduces  particularly   weil,  which  is  of great
advantage  for  the ensuing  colour  photography.

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                           After  pressing the button  (24) Pict. 4
                          the  base-board   (28)  i,vili  fly  open.
                           Pull down  the base-board  (28) until
                        both struts  (26) click audibly  into the
                          notch,  or  else  the  base-board    r,'riil
                         not be fast and the lens is not  in the
                         correct  distance from  the  film.  This
                        rnay cause unsharp  pictures.


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                      Focussing the lcns:  (Pict. 5)

                       Turn  the lens mount so that the stop
                     hand   (2)  points   to   eo : thus  the
                    camera   is    f ocussed   f or   "inf inity",
                           that  is for  distances beyond  50 feet.
                       For   obj ects  of  a  lesser  distance
the adjustment  is effected by setting the mount  of the fiont
lens on the desired number  of  feet.
Judge,  or  l:etter  measure, the distance between  the obje 1
and the  calrrera, and make  the actual number  of  feet  taily
',vith  the  stop hand  (2) on  the  lens.    If  the  ascertained
distance, for instance 7 feet,  is not indicated on the mount,
ttren set the front  lens in such a way  that the hand  (2) rests
between 6 and B feet:  or,  if possible, change the distance of
the  obiect 1o sorne such distance as indicated  on the  front
lens (6 resp. B feet).
After  the exposure, and before  closing the camera, always
put the front  lens back to eo otherwise  the protruding  lens


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Fictur-e 5

cannot be housed  in  the case. The strong  pressure  of the
c:iosed base-board on the  lens r,vould cause the bending  oI
the lens carrier and unsharp  pictures  woulcL be the  resr-llt.

Pronto         Speeds: B  -   l/25 -- U50 -  1/100 -- U200
              second,
                   with   built-in    self-timer   and  flash   srrn-
                  chronization
P r o n t o r - S     S p e e d s :B - 1     - t l Z - U S         - t l t }      - t l 2 1 -
              U50 -  1/100 -   l/250 second,
                   with   built-in    self-timer   and  flash  syn-
                  chronization
Compur-Rapid   Speeds: B  -  1 -   7/2 -  UE -  UIO -   ll25 -
              U50 -  1/100 -  U200 -  1/400 second,
                   with   built-in   self-timer.

Setting     of  shutter    speeds:      (Pict. 5)
The setting  of the shutter  speeds is effected by turning  the
rimmed  adjustment   ring  (9) until  the  indicator   (6) shows
the  desired  speed.
For  "Bt'  (:   indicating  time exposures  :)  the shutter  stays
open as long  as the release  is being  pressed.  "B"  is used
for any exposure greater than those marked  on the shutter.
Cocking  the  Shutter:
Before any exposure  the shutter must be coched by turnihg
the tension-Iever  (7) to the  right.
Blockage  of Shutter:
All  shutters  have  a  blod<ing  device  against  double  ex-
posure; that  is, the release  will  work  only   if  the shutter  is
codred.

Setting   of Diaphra,grn
As  a  rule,  the  shutter  boasts  the  following   diaphragm
apertures  (4):
t: 32 -  22-  16-  11 -    I  :  5.6 -  4.5 ev. 3.8
f : 32 is the smallest,  f  : 4.5 resp. 8.8 the largest opening.

If  the diaphragm   is wide open at the moment  of exposure,
 there  is more  light  falling  on the  film,  therefore   litile  time
 only  may  be used  for  exposing.  With  a  small  opening,
bowever,  correspondingly   less light  can penetrate,  there-
 fore we need more time  for  the exposure.
 But,  the  greater  the  diaphragm  aperture  the  less  is the
depth  of  focus, whereas  the  smaller  diaphragms  achieve
greater  depths  of focus.
The  adjusting  of the diaphragm   is effected by moving  the
diaphragm    indicator    (5)  onto   the   desired  diaphragm
values  (4).


Self-Tirner    (I)ela,yed-Aetion   Device)

Ihe  built-in   self-timer   (11) permits  you  to take your own
portrait   rvithout  outside  help,  even  when  taking  group
pictures  the photographer  may  join  the group.
Mode  of Use:  After  setting  the speed (B) and coching the
shutter  (7) the lever  (11) on the lower  side of the shutter  is
turned  to the  left  until   it stops. The release of the shutter
is  effected  in  the  customary  manner  when  the  delayed-
action  device   will  begin  to  work,   releasing  the  shutter
after about 10 seconds. The self-timer can be used for any
momentary speed from  1-1/250 seconds, but never for  ,,B,,.
Mode  of Use  with  Compur-Rapid:    This  shutter  has  the
setting  lever  for  the  self-timer  on the upper  side close to
the tension-lever   (7). The  tension-lever   (7) is pulled  right
up to the  stop, then  the  tiny  button  found  there  is pushed
badr and  the  tension-lever   (7) is  farther  cocked the  full
.stretch freed  in" that manner.

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The flash synchronizer  resp. the connecting  nipple  (B; is on
the  right  upper  part  of the shutter.   In  order  to use  it the
 cable of the flash device must be plugged  into the connect-
ing nipple  (8). When  the shutter  is released the synchron-
ized flash bulb  is automatically   ignited.

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Note:  tr'iash-pictures can be taken at shutter speeds up to
1/50 of a second only.

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 Body      . Release
The  release  of  the  shutter   is effected  by  the  body-rele-                                      i
 ase (27). Pict. 6.
 Opening the base-board (28) causes the body-release  (27) on
 the  right   of  the  camera  to  come  automatically.   When
 closing  the  camera,  the  release  (27) is again  pulled  back
automatically.
IMPORTANT!   When  opening  the  base-board,  mind,  lest
by inapt holding  in your hands, the foreward  movement  of
the body-release  be impeded.  The gearing  into each other
 of  the medranism   for  the  opening  of  the base-board,  the
setting  up  of  the  lens  front  and the  guiding  of the body-
release  is effected  simultaneously  and  positively.  Any  im-
pediment  of one or the other  part must cause trouble  and
damage.
 Yet,  shouldt any  trouble   arise  due  to  unskilful   han'dlin,g,
close the camera gentty and re-open   it properly.

-Finder
The camera  is equipped  with  an optical view  finder  (25), as
this has proved  to be the best of  all types  of finders.
You  lift  the small knob on the front  of the finder  in order
to open  it.When  using  the  finder,  place the tiny  aperture  in the rear                    Ilt,
of the finder  close to your  eye. The view through  the front
lens shows the range  of the  picture.                                            J,
For  the employment   of the small  size 2rl+X21l+ inch. there
is inside the finder some device  to cover up the range lens.
Lift  the tan'g protruding   at the side and swing the  tid to the
front  range  lens where   it  will  come  to  rest. The  lid  wiil
leave  open  to  view  merely  a  cut   equivalent   to  size
21lqX2[/E inch.

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Taking   pietures
In  order  to achieve perfect  pictures   it  is essential  to hold
your camera  right.  Picture  7 shows the  correct wav how
to hold your camera while  taking  pictures.



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HoId camera fast with  both hands, bring  finder  close to
eye, and focus your  object into the center of the picture
area. Then press the body-release (27) slowly and gently
right  through.
For pictures of longer exposure than  ll25 second always
use your tripod or something eLsefor a steady support.

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ClosinE   of (lan_^eras                              Before  closing  your  camera,  #
                             always  turn  the front lens (10)
                             back to co   . If  at  all possible,
                               avoid   shutter   (7) and   seif -
                                 timer  (11) being  cocked.
                             Pressure  of  both  thumbs  on
                                  the  two   struts  (26) folds  up
                                 the  base-board  (28) and  the
                                lens front  retreats  automatic-
                                      ally  into  the camera.

                        Advices
                        on  Better.  Pietures
                            Always  keep  the  lens clean,
                               wiping    it  with  the  lens-cloth
                                  only.   Never   use   ordinary
                                  cloths, for  they  might  scratch
                                the  lens.
Always  keep the lens clean, wiping    it  with  the lens-cloth
only.  Never  use ordinary   cloths,  for  they  might  scratch
the  lens.
Do  not  try  to take  pictures  at distances under  3 feet. as
they  will  be unsharp.
For speeds longer  than  1/2b second always  use your  tripod
or some other means of steady support.  The camera boasts
sod<ets for  upright  and square  pictures.
under  normal   light conditions the most favourable camera-
setting  is   f :11 and  1/50 second.  For  fast moving  objects
take 1/100 second.  For  very  fast movements  as  in  sports

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etc.  1/200 resp. U250 or  1/400 sec. hereby  of  course  the
wider  diaphragm  6.3 or  4.5.
On  dull  days open the d,iaphragm  to  f :8  or   f  : 5.6.
On  very  bright  days  with  sunshine  on  water   or  snow.
reduce the diaphragm  to  t:22  or  f:82.
Of  very  good  aid  are  the  optical  exposure  meters  as
supplied  by  your  dealer.
lf  stress is laid on particularly   exact exposures, or   if you
must  operate  under   difficult   conditions  regarding   light
and surroundings,  the employment  of an  electrical exposure
rrreter is deemed advisable.





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T-Equiprnent   on  tlno ca,rrera

As the shutters  ehuipped  with  a release blodrage  no longer
bo-ast the double time  "T'", we have furnished  our camera
with  this device.
At  the  si.de'of the camera between  optical  finder  and body-
           '.irererelease                    is a small  plate.



When  using  it, ,simply move the button  in the direction  of
the  arrow.
If  the time adjustment  ring of the shutter  is set on "8" and
the  shutter   is released, the  latter   will  open up and  stay
open as long as the button  is not moved bad< into  its o1d
position  opposite to the direction  of the arrow.  This device
is made use of in cas,e of v,try long exposure times, sudr as
exposures  at night, indoor (-rxposures with  insufficient  light,
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