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Rollei 134 REB / 134 B User manual
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- Rollei 134 REB / 134 B
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www.orphancameras.com Inhalt Seite Contents page Einzelteileund Funktion 2 Componentsand function 20 Schnellkursusfi.irEilige 2 Brief crash course 20 Batterieneinsetzen 5 lnserting batteries 23 Geriit anschlieBen 5 Connectingthe unit 2g Kameraeinstellen. 5 Camera setting . 23 B lit z e nm i t Ro lle i-V a rio -C omouter*.... 6 Flashingwith Rollei-vario-computer* .. 24 B l i t z e n o h n e R o l l e i - V a r i o - C o m. p. .u. .t .e r 7 Flashingwithout Rollei-vario-computer. . 25 Netzbetrieb 7 M a i n s o p e r a t i o n . . . . . . . . 2 5 Batterien wechseln B Changingbatteries 26 NC-AkkuslaCen . I RechargingNC accumulators.. . 26 Zubehor I Accessories 27 Tips zur Blitzpraxis 10 Practicalflash hints. 28 Abhilfe bei Bedienungsfehlern 16 Handlingfaults and remedies 34 D a t e nu n d Za h le n . 18 Specification 36 Beim Lesen bitte erste und leizte Umschlaq- When reading,please open the first and last seiteausklappen. cover leaf. Angaben,die ausschlieBlichfiir 134REB gelten Items applicableto 134 REB only are marked sind durch * bezeichnet. by an asterisk+.View original page 2
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Components and functlon
1 Cover for battery/accumulatorcompart- 22 Charger type D, charging time approx.
ment 15 hours
2 Foot for accessoryshoe of camera, 23 Charging lock at switch position "On,l,
3 Flash cord release,also manual firing also switch-on lock during charging
4 Flashcord 24 Manual firing, also flash cord release
5 Flash cord outlet 25 Tripod screw 1/4"
6 Hot shoe contact 26 Quick charger type F, charging time
7 Film speed setting slide approx. 4 hours (not shown)
8 Film speed scale
9 Film speed index
10* Sensor
11* Slidefor sensor
12* Selectorswitchfor shootingaperture Brlef crash course
13* Red index for shootingapertureand O Insert batteries: Draw and open cover 1 maximum range as to fig. B. Insert 4 dry batteries (e. g.14 Aperturescale
Mallory Mn 1500 or Varta 7244) or 4 NC15 Meter/feetscale accumulators(e. g. Varta 501 RS) according16 Turning reflector
to diagram. Close cover 1 and press tight.17 On/Off switch I
18 Red mark for switch position "On" O After inserting dry batteries the flash unit
19 Ready indicator light is ready for use; NC accumulatorsshould *20 Chargercord be charged before initial use to compen-
21 Chargercord outlet sate for their inevitable self-discharge-+
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O Cameras with hot shoe: Push foot 2 into * Set shooting aperture selected on camera;
range: approx.16 in. - 10 ftrft, this shoe -+ fig. C. note shooting O Cameraswithout hot shoe: Push foot 2 into or 2-20 tt/0.4-3 m or 0.6-6 m with reflector
this shoe -+ fig. D. Pull flash cord release3 16 in normal position,not turned.
to the right, connect flash cord 4 to ouilet When f lashing without computer, cover
i 5 and to cameraX contact. sensor10 by slide 11 + fig.A.
a Set shutter speed with between-lensshutter o Move switch 17 to the left and wait for
as required up to r/zsosec, with focal plane ready indicator 19 to come oh -+ fig. A.
. shutter in accordancewith camera instruc- Do not mask sensor 10* when releasing.
tion book (if in doubt t/eosec). O After use and before idle periods, reset
a Set film speed with slide 7 on scale I to A switch 17 to "out" position to save energy.
index 9 -+ fig. E. Do not fire the last flash eventuallystored
* Switch on Rollei-vario-computer:Uncover (so retaining quick readinessfor flashing
sensor 10 by slide 11 -+ fig. A. next time).
Set selector switch 12 to one of the two red o Remove alkali-manganese dry batteries
I marks13 (do not use an intermediateset- before longer idle periods to prevent
ting). Read off shooting aperture at scale corrosiondamages.
14 and appropriate maximum range at NC accumulatorsare leakproof and can
scale 15 below red index 13 -+ fig. E. be left inside flash unit.
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Rollel 134 REB ', i Rollel 134 B
A high performance unit with all the refine- The counterpart of the above without RE-
ments offered by modern flash electronics: computer, but with the same versatility and
Optimumpower ensuredby rational,computer- reliability:
controlled energy metering with super-fast a precisionproduct of the usual Rollei quality
recycling time and high flash capacity; uni- at a reasonable price for all fields of classic
versal applicationprovidedby turning reflector, flash photography.
selectablepower sources and quick charging;
convenient to use by choice of shooting We wish you pleasure and success with these
aperture and working range; reliability of new flash units.
function in continuoususe ensured by Rollei
precision- Rollei-Werke
Franke& Heidecke
a top quality flash unit with the technical
features of tomorrow.
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Insertlng batterlea : Connectlng the unlt
Either 4 standard 1.5 Volt-AA type dry bat- Cordless flashing
teries (e. g. Mallory Mn 1500 or Varta 7244)or for cameras with "hot shoe" contact in acces-
4 NC accumulators1,2 Volt (e. g. Varta 501 RS) sory shoe: Push foot 2 into this shoe + fig. C.are necessary--> Technical data on page 37.
Flashing with synchronizing cord
Never use batteries or accumulatorsof same for cameras with flash outlet socket:, Pushsize but higher voltage as this will cause flash unit into accessoryshoe of camera.deterioration of performance or damage to Pull flash cord release3 to the right, connectflash unit. flash cord 4 to outlet 5 and to camera ouilet
Draw and open cover 1 as shown in fig. B. socket + fig. D. Centre contact 6 is discon-
lnsert batteries (accumulators)according to nectedby insertedRolleiplug.
diagram.Close cover 1 and secure. Disconnection:Pull release3 outward.so dis-
chargingthe unit.After inserting dry batteries,the flash unit is
ready for use.
Camera settlngNC accumulators must be recharged before
initial use to compensatefor their inevitable Synchronization(if adjustabte) with X (l)
self-discharge after prolonged storage -+ setting.
page 26. Shutter speed set according to camera in-
structions:
With lens shuttersany setting, up to ]/zsosec;
with focal plane shutter usually 1/eoorrleo sec.
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Flashlng wlth Rollel-varlo-computer {< O lf desired, turn and engage reflector 16
as shown in fig. F, or release flash unitO Set film speed used with slide 7 on scale from the camera, hold it vertically and
8 to A index 9 + fig. E. point with sensor in the required direc-
O Switch on Rollei-vario-computer:Uncover tion -> fig. G. For this purpose use the
sensor 10 by slide 11 + fig. A. coiled flash cord (extendingup to 125 cm)
Set shooting aperture: Engage selector --> paee 27.
switch 12 to one of the two V red marks 13. Furtheroperationas describedabove - bul
Red index 13 indicatestwo different shoot- maximum range is no longer applicable-->
ing apertureson scale 14 and on scale15 hint @.
the maximum range in each case. '17 O Switch on flash unit: push switch to the
O With reflector in normal position set left (red mark 18 visible) and wait until the
shooting aperture indicated on camera, ready indicator 19 comes on.
read off maximum range indicated and O During prolonged idle periods switch note. off flash unit to save energy: remove switch Example -+ fig. E: 100 ASA / 21 DlN, 17 to the right (red mark 18 not visible).Do
shooting aperture f/5.6, maximum range not fire the last flash eventuallystored (to
a p p r o x . 6 m / 2 0 t t . retain quick readiness for f lashing next For this film speed it is also possible time).
to select shooting aperture f/11 with a
maximum range of approx. 3 m / 10 ft, see
also hints @ and @.
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Flashlng without Rollei-varlo-computer Malns operatlon (AC only)
* Disengagecomputer: Cover sensor 10 by O Required is a type D charger (optional
slide11. accessory).
O Set film speed as describedon page21. o Remove alkaline dry batteries from flash
unit; but leave NC accumulatorsinserted. O Read off aperturecorrespondingto
distance(betweenf lash unit and subject)on o Check mains voltage and charger + page
scale 14 or 15 and set on camera. 26.
O Example -> fig. E: 100 ASA / 21 DlN, a Connect charger cord 20 to outlet 21, char-
f/11, flash-to-subjectdistance 3 m / 10ft; ger 22 to mains socket (if necessary by
see also guide numbertable/ hint @. means of extensioncable) + fig. H.
O Further operation as when flashing with o For mains operation leave switch 17 in
Rollei-vario-computer. "out" position. Wait for ready indicator 19
to come on: on mains oPeration after
approximately30 sec.F
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Changing batterles Only type C or type F charges are suitable
on AC power supply; voltage shown on cfiar-Alkali manganese dry batteries are nol ger must agree with mains voltage available. rechargeableand must be exchangedas soon
as recycling time increasesto approx. 30 sec On normal type D chargerswith voltage selec-
+ fig. B. tor: set slot betweenthe plug pins to the mains
Batteriesshould be exchangedas completeset voltageavailablewith a coin.
of four only. Known makes in fresh condition Quick chargers type F -> Separdteinstructions,will ensure optimum flash operation."Alkali- as used for other Rollei flash units also.manganese"cells, mostly sold as "alkaline" 'Mn"or type, are highly recommended Connection for cfiarging
(minimumself-dischargeif stored or not in use with type D charger
for longer periods). Leave NC accumulators in flash unit, set switch
17 to "out" position (red mark 18 and char-
Recharging NG accumulatorg (AC only) ging lock 23 not visible).Conneot normal type
D charger 22 to outlet 21 and to mains socket
Ched< mains supply -+ fig. H.
NC accumulatorsonly are rechargeable.Alka-
line dry batteries, however, should never be
charged to prevent them from damaging the
flashunit.
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Charglng tlme with type D charger Acceeeorles
Afler normal discfiarge: as soon as recycling Flash cords
time increasesto approx.30 seconds, recharge Available according to length and plug type in
as soon as possible for about 15 hours to the following models (+ fig. Jl R : Rollei
retainreadinessfor flashing.This ctarging time plug, N = standard plug, L : Leica .'|M"
may (occasionally)be exceeded by up to 500/o; plug):
frequent overchargingmay, however, damageffi Description Plugtype the NC accumulators. Gord 40 cm r R + N After full discharge: if ready indicator 19 no Cord 40 cm o R + R longer comes on (for example after forgetting Coiled cord 35/125cm r R + N
to switch the unit off), recharge as soon as Coiled cord 351125cm o R + R possiblefor approximately20 hours. Coiled cord 35/125cm r R + L After short idle periods up to a few weeks: Gonnector R + R
before using f lash unit again recharge for Extension cord 300 cm R + R approximately20 minutes,flashing a few times r For Rollei SL 35 and for cameras of other with manual release button 24 while this is makes,
taking place. This will reform the flash capa- o for all Rollei cameras except SL 35 and citor and the unit will then be fully ready to A 26, flash again. for Leica cameras. series "M". After prolonged idle periods: recharge for The distance between flash unit and camera several hours every few months to compensate can be increased with extension cords and for gradual self-discharging (typical of all connectors. accumulators).
Charging time with type F charger approx. Other accessories
4 hours (+ special instruction). available from your Rollei dealer -+ page 37.
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}@ Bounce flash @ Guide number for manual operatlon
Advantage: soft illumination without hard (G.No. = aperture x distance in m or ft) as
shadows. function of the film speed in accordance
With horizontal format shots turn reflector 16 with the followingtable:
into its 600 rest position being the optimum for ASA 12 16 20 25 3 2 4 0 5 0 6 4
bounce flash + fig. F; with vertical format D t N 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9
shots: Turn reflector as said above, detach G . N o .m 1 2 1 3 1 5 1 7 19 21 24 27flash gun from camera and hold it vertically G.No. ft 39 44 49 56 62 70 79 88(with sensor *) in direction of subject -+ fig. G. ASA 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400
Using 134 REB with computer *: In normal D I N 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
living rooms select the larger shooting aper- G.No.m 30 34 38 43 48 54 60 68
ture, but stop down camera by one f/stop, and G.No.ft 98 112 124 140 158 176 200 224
operate in close-up range only; between 0.4 ASA 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600and 3 m / 16 in. and 10 ft. D I N 28 29 30 31 32 3it
Using 134 B, or 134 REB without computer: G.No.m 76 86 96 108 120 136
According to subject condition, open camera G.No.ft 250 280 316 352 400 448
aperture more than indicated at scale 14, In extreme cases (very high and dark orapprox. 2-21/z stops in normal bright living very small and bright rooms, absence ofrooms; approx. 3 stops in large dark rooms reflectionin the open, macro photographyetc.),of unusualheight. the table is only approximately correct;
Since the brightness of the flash is not fully several pictures at different apertures are
used with bounce flashing, films of higher recommended.
speed are recommendedto obtain favourable
camera apertures.
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@ lltuminationof subject area @ Utilizlng ultra-short flash duration *
The wideanglereflector will automaticallyserve Switch on Rollei-vario-computer.Reduce flash-
for good illuminationwith all distancesabove to-subject distance in accordance with the
1 m I 3t/z ft. When taking close-upsbelow 1 m / ranges given in hint @. Setect light back-
3t/z tt. distance,detach flash unit from camera ground (and also if possibletight subject).At
and point to center of subject. the shorter flash-to-subjectdistancesthe flash
With bounce flash (and reflector in 600 posi- duration is reduced to approximately1l2A00O
tion) always align sensor * towards center of sec (to,r).
subject. Colour casts will not occur even at these ultra-l*ll
@ Flash reflections short flash durations.
Avoid shooting angles where reflectiveobjects For extremely rapid motion sequences: use
will reflect the flash directly into the camera open flash method-+ hint @ and suitablecon-
lens or sensor *, as this would lead to false tactor which is tripped by the subject itself at
exposures.Select camera positionand arrange the decisive moment.
flash unit so that frontal reflectionsfrom panes @ Flashing with camera shutter open
of glass, mirrors or polished surfaces are (Open flash method)ll avoided. permits amongst other things repeatedflashes
within a prolonged time exposure to obtain
special effects (e.9. "double exposure,,,illu-
mination of halls without excessively bright
overall illuminationetc.): use flash unit and
camera (on tripod) separately, open camera
shutter and fire with manual releasebutton 24.
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@ Fill-in flash in daylight Without computer: switch off computer * and
(with reflector in normal position) read off the aperture corresponding to the
producesbetter modellingin the shadowsand flash-to-subjectdistance. For this purpose de-
more brilliantcolours. termine suitable shutter speed with exposure
meter.With computer *: determine shutter speed/ Set this shutter speed (where permissible)onaperturecombinationsaccording to available I the camera. On the camera however, reducelight with an exposure meter. Determine the aperture measured by one f/stop. Result:suitablecombinationaccordingto permissible as above when operating with computer.shutterspeed of the camera and shootingaper-
ture availableon the flash unit. Set shutter Example:50 ASA / 18 DIN film, fastestpermis-
speed on camera and appropriate shooting sible shutter speed ]/eosec, subject distance
apertureon the flash unit, but stop the camera 3 m / 10 ft, aperture read off f/8, meter reading
r/oosec at tl8, shutter speed set r/oosec, aper-down by one aperture.Result: noticeablefill-
in, daylight-to-flashratio in the shadows 1 :1. ture set on cameraf/11.
per- technique *: Fill-in controlled fastest filling-in 21 DIN / film,Example: 100 ASA with It. "light aper- dispensing", whereby flash 1y'aos€c, shooting illumination speedmissible shutter
tures availablef/5.6 or t111,meter reading r/oo is reduced to such extent that only slight fill-in ft ]/ao sec, shooting is obtained according to pictorial require-sec at f/5.6,shutter speed set
apertureselected f/5.6,apertureset on camera ments.
t/8. Example: 200 ASA / 24 DIN film, shooting
aperturesselectablel/8 or f/16, meter reading
r/rzs sec at f 16, shutter speed set r/rzs sec,
apertureset on camera f/16, shooting aperture
set however, tl&.
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@ Multiple flash @ Communalflashes
Synchronizedflash shots with several Rollei Even when several photographers are using
units: connect flash cord to each flash unit, flash at the same time your Rollei flash unit
use a multiple adaptor on the camera flash can be fired with or wiihout computercontrol.
socket. The function of the unit is not affected by
With computer *: set up flash units so that extraneousflash (built-inextraneousflash bar-
rier).their sensorsdo not pick up direct light from
the other flash units. Select shooting apertures @ Recfiargingabroad
of the units according to the illuminationre- In some cases different voltages and mains
quired. plug systemsare used abroad.
Without computer: two flash units used fron- As a precautiontake with you a suitablechar-
ger or an adaptor for the charger plug fortally at the same range will yield twice the
light, therefore use the next smaller f/stop. using a connection cord with the local type plug.When used at different ranges (e.9. second
flash acting as a fill-in): read off the aperture @ Care and maintenance
for the range of the main flash. Remove batteries from flash unit if not in use
@ Flash sequences * for longer periods.Clean reflectordiffuserand
are made possible by unusually short recyc- dust flash unit externally. Keep battery/accu-
ling times of approx. 0.3 sec at close-up range mulator poles and contacts inside of cover free
of around 1m / 31/r tt. Example: 100 ASA / from oxydes.
21 DIN film, working aperture tl\.6, obtainable
number of flashes with fresh batteriesor fully
chargedaccumulatorsapprox.5 per sequence.
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Fault Possiblecause Remedy Remark
Room reflectionmissingor Open aperture About 1-2 stops outdoors,
insufficient(reflector about 1/z-11/zstops in
in normalposition) largedark rooms
Pictureunder-
Bouncelight with Open aperture 2-3 stops according exposed
wrong aperture + hint @ to conditionsroom
Signallamp not noticed Do not flash before
signallamplightsup
Picture FP- or M-settingused U s e X ( / ) s e t t i n g FP- or M-settingfires
unexposed flash too early
Shutterspeed for focal See instruction With focal plane shutters Picturepartly planeshuttertoo short manualof camera usuallynot shorterthan r/eo exposed or ]/soseC.
Picture Frontalf lash reflection Changeviewpoint Especiallywith window
partiallyor and/orflash direction panes,polishedfurniture,
entirely tiled walls etc.
burntout
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Flash capacity
on dry batteriesapprox. 120-2000 + 120
on NC accumulatorsapprox. 70-1500+ 70
on mainssupply u n l i m i t e d unlimited
Flashduration(t0.,)with computer approx.1/qoo-1lzoooosec '/4oo Sec approx.r/aoosec lesscomputer apprOX.
A n g l eo f i l l u m r n a t i o n approx.45'x 60o approx.45ox 60'
Sensoracceptanceangle a p p r o x . 1 5 '
o approx.5500K approx.5500KColourtemperature
Dimensionslessfoot approx.75 x 35164x 127 mm approx.75 x35164x127 mm
3 x 1 3 / a( 2 1 l z l x 5 i n 3 x 1 3 / a( 2 1 1 2 ) x 5 i n
Weight approx.300 g / 1O1lzoz. approx. 290g I 1011toz.
Powersources 4 Alkali manganeseAA type dry batteries1.5V,
e. g. MalloryMn 1500,Varta 7244 and similar or
4 NC accumulators1.2V, e. g. Varta501 RS and similar or
AC mainssupply
Type D charger for charging NC accumulatorsinside flash unit, full charge
in approx. 15 hours, with/less voltage selector; electrically
safe by disconnectingtransformer,protectionclass ll
Type F quickcharger for external charging of NC accumulators,full charge in
approx. 4 hours, voltage selector 100-1 30/200-240 V;
electrically safe by disconnectingtransformer,protection
classll
Accessories Case for flash unit and accessories,type D charger,type F
quick charger, various flash cords, flash cord extension,
flash cord connector
* depending on shooting aperture and subject distance
o corresponding to average daylight
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