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Rollei
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Rollei 16 booklet
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Product booklet
Language
English
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8
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Film cameras
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16Rollel

  The Rollei 16 is much more than just another
small camera.  lt is the only small camera equipped
with a shutter that automatically selects the most
favorable combination of exposure time and lens
aperture.  lts optics are superb, permitting extend-
ed enlargements of unbelievable sharpness.  lts
interior mechanism is flawlessly precise for rug-
ged, dependable performance. lts design concept
is unique and ingeniously engineered to give you
unmatched versatility and simple operation with
a minimum of camera adjustments. What's more,
its wide range of accessories, including wide-
angle and telephoto lenses, comprise a versatile
system of photography. For over 30 years, Rollei
twin-lens reflex cameras have been recognized
throughout the world as the standard of precision
in photographic equipment. The skills that have
made the name Rollei so famous have been uti-
lized to produce the world's finest pocket camera
. . . the Rollei 16 . . . a new concept in preci-
sion cameras.
  The following pages list the specifications,
features and accessories for the Rollei 16. Look
them over carefully and then compare the Rollei
16 to any other pocket camera in the world. You'll
find the new Rollei 1 6 is unequaled for versatility,
precision or performance. That's because it's a
Rollei in every sense of the word  !
  See the Rollei 1 6 today, and let your authorized
Rollei/ Honeywell dealer show you the difference
quality can make in your pictures. Just $179.50
less case.
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Closing viewfinder
                                      automatically advances film and
                                      counter, cocks shutter. Film
                                advances only after shutter  is
                                     released. Brilliant finder is
                               compensated for parallax.
                               Green finder signal indicates
                                 adequate light level for
                                   proper exposure.
                                  Viewfinder area for shooting
                                 with Wide-Angle Mutar lens.
                                65" angle of view with 16mm
                                     focal length.
                               lmage frame for shooting with
                                   standard 25mm lens. 45'
                                   angle of view.
                                   Smallest image frame for
                                        para    I lax-corrected exposu res
                                 with the Telephoto Mutar lens.
                                 27 " angle of view with 42mm
                                     focal length.
                                Bayonet lugs for quick, easy
                                  attachment of Mutar accessory
                                   lenses artd filters.
                               Superb Zeiss Tessar  t /2.8
                        25mm focusing lens. Focusing
                                 range from 16 inches to
                                             infinity. Recessed to eliminate
                              need for lens hood.
                                    Signal window which reads
                                 the level of light that controls
                                 the green "go" indicator in the
                                 frame finder to indicate that
                                    there is enough illumination
                                        for correct exposure.
                                Exposure meter window admits
                                          light to activate the exposure
                                    control system for automatic
                                      selection of shutter speed from
                                           1 /3O to 1 /500 sec., and
                                    aperture from  t /2.8 to  t /22,
                                  according to the measured
                                exposure value. Unique
                             programmed shutter system
                                    sets fast shutter speed at the
                                beginning of the exposure
                                range for sharp pictures of
                               moving subjects.

Camera shown actual size
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1 Rewind crank is flat-folding to recess into case.
2 Window shows settings from 1 6 inches to infinity. Extreme depth of
   field of lens compensates for setting errors. Settings in meters I teet.
3 Film plane reference point for measuring precise distances for close-
   ups.
4 Release button with cable release socket. Slight pressure activates
  exposure control system. Full depression releases shutter.
5 Film speed settings are marked for both ASA and DIN film speeds.
6 Filter value is set according to the correction factor marked on the
    filter. Automatic compensation for correct exposure.
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7 Finder lock must be released to open finder. Prevents accidental
   damage to finder and keeps it sealed against dirt and dust.
 8 Exposure setting for flash from  t /2.8tot /22 at1 /30 sec. Bulb-Time
   exposure of any length at apertures from  f /2.8 to  f /22.
 I  Exposure range lock prevents accidental movement of selected
    setting.
10 Exposure counter automatically returns to zero when camera back
     is opened.
11 Swivel ring for attaching wrist strap or measuring chain.
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Rollei Universal Projector
Extremely versatile and com-
pletely automatic, the Rollei
U niversal accepts all slides
in 2 x 2 or 2% x 27a mou nts,
projecting them equally with
unmatched brilliance. Two
different magazines permit
screening different size slides
at the same time in mixed sequence. Choice of six
ultrasharp lenses of varying focal lengths for any
projection situation. Full remote control, motor drive
focusing, forward and reverse, and fan cooled. With
AC cord, Remote Cable, N o.77 Magazine and No. 55
Magazine (less lamp, case and lens).
Cat. No. 1705
Heidosmat 45mm,  f /2.8 projection lens for showing
Rollei 1 6 color transparencies. Cat. No. 21 34 $39.50
Special Condenser and Heat Filter for use with 45mm
lens allows use of 300w CWD lamp for increased light
concentration for projecting the Super 16 format.
Cat. No. 21 35      .  .                            . $27.00

            Rollei 16 Slide Mounts
              Plastic-rigid mounts with cover glass.
2" x 2" overall with appropriate aperture for 12 x
17mm transparencies.
Cat. No. 2130 Regular glass, box of 20                        . $2.25
Cat. No. 2131 Anti-Newton  ring glass, box of 2O        . 92.75
 Honeywell
  PHOTOGRAPHIG

                                   PRINTED IN U.S,A,
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accessories for the

Zeiss Mutar Lenses
Bayonet- mou nted, these lenses
quickly convert the Rollei 16 for
Wide-Angle and Telephoto effects.
Wide-Angle 0.6x Mutar produces
new focal length of 1 6mm with 65'
angfe of view. Telephoto 1.7x Mutar produces focal
 f ength of 42mm with viewing angle of 27". Both are
supplied with a leather carrying case.
Cat. No. 21 26 Wide-Angle Mutar        $ 99.50
Cat. No. 21 27 Telephoto Mutar   .            $119.50

             Tripod Adapter
              Bayonets to end of camera for vertical
            and horizontal mounting on standard
                    1 /4-20 tripod screw. Has lock release
              and flash connector outlet for electronic
                                       f lash shutter cord.
Cat. No. 21 07 Tripod Adapter                 $8.50

Rolleiflash 16
This flashgun is designed specifi-
cally for the Rollei 1 6 and moun
directly on the camera with aT+tu
spring-loaded bayonet. Uses
AG-1 or AG-1 B bulbs in con-
toured reflector for even and
maximum illumination. Has
bulb ejector, ffiount release,
tripod socket, exposure table,
and comes in its own handy
carrying case. Operates on
Eveready No. 504 15v battery. Cat. No. 2106 Rollei-
flash 16 (less battery)                              . $12.00
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16RollelMeasuring Ghain
    .**dt#               For measu ring close- u p d istances
                     from 1 6 to 24inches. Attaches to
                       wrist loop holder. Marking lugs
                     give precise film plane-to-sub-
                        ject distances by 5 cm intervals
from 40 to 60 cm. Cross- ref erence for meter / feet. H eavy
polished chrome. Cat. No. 21 05 Measuring Chain $3.50
Garrying Gase lfud$ #*.'d4;
Handsome black leather case zippered   f or
convenience. Includes wrist loop for car-
rying comfort and prevention against da-
mage. Cat. No.21 01 Carrying Caqe $6.50

Filters
Multiple-coated for maximum contrast
and separation of colors with black and

camera. Special H-1 filterforcolorreversal  film to reduce
haze, absorb UV and subdue blue cast in open shade.
Each in plastic carrying case. Medium orange, green or
orange for black & white films             $6.50 ea.
H-1, R-1, R-2, or B-11 forcolorfilms.      $6.50 ea.
            Super 16 Film
               Available in several emulsions, listed
              below. Gives 18 exposures on 1 2 x 17
                  film. Black & White films packed tw6
cartridges to a box; color films one to a box. Mailing
envelopes to processors and instructions included.
Price does not include processing.
Cat. No. 21 41 , XT Panchromatic, ASA 25        . $2.25
Cat. No. 21 42, Plus X, ASA 125.              2-25
Cat. No. 21 43, Double X, ASA 2OO            2.25
Cat. No. 21 46, Kodachrome ll (daylight), ASA 25 1.35
Cat. No. 21 47, Ektachrome MS (daylight), ASA 64 1.35
Cat. No. 21 48, Ektacolor S (daylight), ASA 80   1.95
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