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Rollei 6008 AF User manual
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- Rollei
- Model / document
- Rollei 6008 AF
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- User manual
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- English
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- 112
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- Film cameras
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..............................................................................CONTENTS
Components and controls » 6 Changing lenses » 33
Changing the viewfinder system » 33
Introduction » 10 Changing magnifi ers
Brief instructions (for eyeglass wearers) » 34
Changing focusing screens » 34Charging the battery » 12
Inserting the battery » 12
Attaching the lens » 12 Film advance
Loading film » 13 Switching camera on and off » 35
Attaching the magazine » 14 Single frames » 35
Advancing the fi lm » 14 Continuous shooting » 35
Switching camera on and off » 15 Bracketing » 36
Opening the viewfi nder hood » 15 Silent operation » 36
Closing the viewfinder hood » 15 Limiting the length of
Focusing » 16 continuous bursts » 36
– Autofocusing: Single AF* » 16
– Manual focusing* » 17 Focusing » 37
Selecting the exposure mode » 17
Selecting the metering pattern » 18 Autofocusing*
Exposure metering » 18
– Single AF » 39Removing the fi lm » 18
– Continuous AF » 39Viewfinder display » 19
Handling and using the camera Manual focusing
– Focus indication* » 39Using your camera » 20
Preparing the camera » 21
Metering patternsAttaching the shoulder strap » 21
and exposure modesInserting the battery » 21
Opening the folding hood » 21 Selecting a metering pattern
Closing the folding hood » 21 – Center-weighted
Charging the battery » 22 multi-zone metering » 41
Charging from car battery » 23 – Spot metering » 42
Additional power supply » 23 – Multi-spot metering » 42
Battery status » 24 Setting an exposure compensation » 44
Changing batteries » 25 Exposure modes and
Changing fuses » 26 exposure metering » 44
Attaching the handgrip » 26 – Aperture-priority AE » 44
Changing the grip position » 27 – Shutter-priority AE » 45
Adjusting the wrist strap » 27 – Programmed AE » 45
Loading and changing fi lm inserts » 28 – Program curve » 46
Loading film inserts » 29 – Metered manual » 47
Removing the fi lm » 30 – Bulb/T » 47
Setting the fi lm speed » 30 Depth-of-field preview » 48
Removing/changing magazines » 31 AE lock » 48
Magazine identifi cation » 32 Stray-light compensation » 49
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Shutter release Custom functions
– Using a cable release or Applying custom functions
release cable » 50 to switch » 65
– Using the self-timer » 51
– Mirror lockup » 52 Flash photography
Automatic bracketing » 53 Flash photography » 66
Setting leading or trailing
Multiple exposures » 55 sync and sync speed » 67
Frame counter » 57 Manual flash control
without an SCA adapter » 67
Additional viewfinder display » 58 Flash photography with Rollei
SCA-3562 (or SCA-356)
Error management » 59 Dedicated Flash Adapter » 68
Autofl ash with SCA adapter Variable default settings » 60
in low light » 70
Selecting the AF mode* – Flash photography with
– Three active AF areas » 61 programmed AE » 70
– Spot AF » 61 – Flash photography with
aperture-priority AE » 70
Selecting leading or trailing sync – Flash photography with
– Leading sync » 62 shutter-priority AE » 71
– Trailing sync » 62 – Automatic fi ll fl ash with
SCA adapter » 71
Selecting the bracketing mode Compensated fill fl ash » 72
– First bracketing mode » 63 – Additive fi ll fl ash » 72
– Second bracketing mode » 63 – Automatic fi ll fl ash with flash
units permitting fl ash-exposure
Frame counter compensation
Activating and adjusting the (only with SCA-3562 adapter) » 73
frame counter for standard Manual flash control » 74
magazines » 64 Flash bracketing with SCA adapter » 75
Reset » 64 Preflash » 76
*(6008 AF only)
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Practical hints Teleconverters » 86
Shooting at low temperature » 77 Interchangeable magazines » 86
Shooting in extreme Interchangeable viewfinders » 86
lighting conditions » 77 Focusing screens » 88
– Spot metering » 78 Matte box » 89
– Multi-spot metering » 78 External battery connector » 89
– Exposure compensation » 79 PowerInterface » 90
– Automatic bracketing » 79 SCA-3562 Flash Adapter » 90
– Substitute reading » 80 MasterWare » 91
– Close-up reading » 80 The Rolleifl ex 6000 System » 92
– Subject contrast » 80 Troubleshooting » 96
Close-up photography » 81 Compatibility with
Instant shutter release » 83 older components » 102
Care of your camera » 84 Specifi cations » 105
Further optional accessories » 85 Lens table » 108
Interchangeable lenses » 85
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..............................................................................COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS
1 Master switch 20 Shutter release, bottom right
(two-stage)* 2 Viewfinder release button, right
21 Lateral grip 3 Strap holder, right
22 Leather wrist strap, detachable 4 Screen-holder release, right
23 Shutter-speed dial 5 Magnifi er holder
24 Shutter release, top right (two-stage)* 6 Viewfinder magnifi er
25 Lateral-grip holder 7 Folding viewfi nder hood
26 Focus-mode dial* 8 Rechargeable battery
27 Memo button 9 Fuse
28 Empty fi lm spool10 Viewfi nder release, left
29 Index for arrow on film leader11 Screen-holder release, right
30 Universal terminal with screw thread12 Data panel
31 Custom-function switch13 Distance scale
32 Stop-down button14 Aperture scale
33 Seat for empty fi lm spool, with icon15 Double filter bayonet
34 Release knob for fi lm change, right16 Aperture index
35 Magazine back17 Distance index and
depth-of-fi eld scale 36 Release knob for magazine change,
right18 Camera bayonet mount
37 Film-speed dial19 Shutter-release lock
*(6008 AF only)
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38 Spare fuse 58 Film-path icon
39 Spare-fuse slide 59 Film-advance flange
40 Interchangeable focusing screen 60 Auxiliary shutter
41 Folding hood, detachable 61 Tripod quick-release bracket
42 Strap holder, left 62 3/8“ tripod socket
43 Exposure-compensation/
63 1/4“ tripod socket
fill-flash switch
64 Battery slot44 Metering-pattern/menu dial
65 Grip-adjustment release45 Multi-exposure knob
46 Release knob for magazine change, 66 Lateral-grip holding pin
left 67 Lens bayonet mount
47 Sticker recess 68 Interchangeable lens
48 Film-change release, left
69 Diaphragm ring
49 Grip for laminar drawslide
70 Shutter-priority AE lock
50 Interchangeable magazine
71 Focusing ring
51 Frame-counter window
72 Lens release
52 Memo holder
73 Mirror-lockup button
53 Film stage, detachable for
use of special accessories 74 X-sync terminal
54 Magazine hinge 75 Hot shoe with additional
dedicated contacts55 Spring tab for fi lm spool
56 Memo-holder slot 76 Cable-release socket
57 Film insert 77 Battery tab
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ROLLEIFLEX 6008 AF/6008 integral2
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Rolleifl ex 6008 AF For the hurried reader, there are
Rolleifl ex 6008 integral2 introductory brief instructions.
Congratulations on your new Rolleifl ex These are followed by a detailed descrip-
6008. We appreciate your patronage and tion with pictures of all important aspects
trust that your new camera will give you of the camera, guiding you step by step
outstanding service for many years to from assembling the basic camera mod-
come. ules right up to removing the exposed
fi lm. Your Rolleifl ex 6008 has been designed
for professional use. It is ideally suited for This in turn is followed by a number of
creative use in fashion, people and action practical tips and additional information
photography as well as in architectural and on the workings of your camera as well as
industrial applications. its major accessories.
A tabular annex gives all important data of
our line of interchangeable lenses.
In the case of operating errors – which
even an experienced photographer might
make in the heat of a shoot or after pro-
longed non-use of the camera – a trou-
ble-shooting guide will help you locate
possible causes and find a way to correct
them. All parts numbers in the text and
the illustrations stand for one and the
same part and can be looked up in the
two picture plates.
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ROLLEIFLEX 6008 AF/6008 integral2
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Please note: » Interchangeable magazines removed
from the camera should always be pro-Like any precision instrument, your Rollei-
tected by closing their laminar drawslideflex 6008 AF/6008 integral2 deserves care-
and attaching their protective cover.ful handling.
» These cover the most important controlsProceed with care above all when remov-
and manipulations you need to acquainting or attaching interchangeable maga-
yourself with your camera and its opera-zines or lenses:
tion. Readers who prefer detailed infor-
» Never touch the refl ex mirror or special mation right from the beginning should
light-absorbing surfaces when there is start on page 19.
no lens on the camera. In this case,
» Hints regarding autofocus or focus indi- always close the camera‘s mirror box
cation refer exclusively to the Rolleiflex with its protective cap.
6008 AF.
» When there is no magazine on the
camera, make sure that the exposed Note:
auxiliary shutter 60 is not subject to
Users of earlier models of the Rolleifl ex pressure. In this case, always protect the
6000 Series should read the paragraph camera by attaching its rear cover.
“Compatibility with earlier components“.
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..............................................................................BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
77 a
8
b 68 18 72 77
Charging the battery Inserting the battery
Connect power-supply cable a to power Slide charged battery 8 with tab 77 down
terminal b of charger and the latter to AC. into camera and engage tab.
The green LED signals readiness.
All usual line voltages between 100 and Attaching the lens
240 V AC may be used. Press tab 77 up,
withdraw battery 8 and insert it in the Press red button 72 down and remove
charger as shown. Charging takes about cap turning it counterclockwise. Align red
one hour. index of lens 68 with red dot on camera
bayonet mount 18, insert it as far as it will
Nicad batteries are subject to a slow go and turn it clockwise until it clicks into
continual discharge. To ensure that your place.
camera is always ready for use, be sure to
recharge your battery every 2 to 3 months.
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BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
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Attaching the magazine Advancing the film
Hook interchangeable magazine straight Set master switch 1 to “1“ and press the
into bottom hinge, swing it up and press shutter release down fully: The film will be
down until it engages with a click. Push advanced to frame 1. Frame counter 51
grip 49 down as far as it will go. reads “1“. Should “1“ fail to appear, press
the shutter release again.
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BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
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5
7
1
49
1
31
Switching camera on and off Opening the viewfinder hood
Master switch set to “S“, “C“ or “S±“. Lift viewfinder hood 7 at rear and swing it
Switch camera on by briefl y pressing up. To flip up magnifier holder 5, press the
memo button or shutter release. It will grip towards the edge of the hood.
now remain active in its standard mode for
at least 40 s. This period will be extended Closing the viewfinder hood
for another 40 s if one of the camera‘s Press magnifier holder 5 down until it
controls is used. To switch the camera off, locks. Press two side flaps of the hood
turn its master switch to “off“. Accidental inwards and release, letting the hood close
activation will then be impossible. automatically.
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..............................................................................BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
26
Focusing Autofocusing: Single AF (6008 AF)
Use focus mode dial 26 (6008 AF) to Place the focus area on the ground-glass
change over between autofocus (single AF screen over the subject to be focused (see
– “sing“ – or continuous AF – “cont“) and illustration) and slightly depress the shutter
manual focusing (“man“). release. Your AF lens will now focus auto-
matically. To repeat focusing, release the
shutter button and again press it lightly.
Your subject has been detected as soon as
only the center icon of the focus indicator
appears.
If the three components of the focus indi-
cator are blinking, automatic focusing is
impossible. In this case, place the focus
area on a more contrasty and better tex-
tured subject at the same distance and
focus on the latter. If necessary, focus
manually.
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..............................................................................BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
69
23
70
Manual focusing Selecting the exposure mode
(Focus indication*) » Programmed AE
Point the focus area of the 6008 AF at the Set aperture ring 69 and shutter-speed dial
subject detail on which you wish to focus 23 to “A“. The camera is biased for a
and turn ring 71 until only the central minimum shutter speed of 1/125 s.
symbol of the focus display appears.
Keep turning focusing ring 71 until only » Aperture priority AE
the central part of the focus indicator Set shutter-speed dial 23 to “A“, release
appears. Arrows indicate the direction in aperture ring 69 by pressing knob 70 and
which the focusing ring should be turned. set desired working aperture.
If all three components of the focus indica-
tor are blinking, autofocusing is impos- » Shutter-priority AE
sible. In this case, make the focus area Set aperture ring 69 to “A“ and select
coincide with a more contrasty and better desired shutter speed by turning dial 23.
textured subject located at the same dis-
tance. » Manual exposure control
Select aperture and shutter speed using
the aperture ring and the shutter-speed
dial. Balance exposure on the large central
index of the light balance.
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1023
57
34 35
44 48
Selecting the metering pattern Removing the film
Dial 44 offers the following metering pat- After the last exposure, the film is auto-
terns: matically wound up. Then open the maga-
zine back and remove the film insert. Take
» Center-weighted out the exposed film and glue down its
multi-zone metering leader. Replace the film insert. Press down
for normal lighting conditions the magazine back until it clicks into place.
It is advisable to remove the magazine » Spot metering
from the camera when changing films.
for diffi cult lighting conditions
Note:
» Multi-spot metering
Before opening the magazine back 35,
for diffi cult or extreme lighting conditions. be sure to push grip 49 all the way
Up to fi ve separate spot readings are pos- in the direction of the arrow “magazine
sible. change/remove insert“. Failure to do so
may damage the laminar drawslide!
Exposure metering
The metering system is active as soon
as the camera is switched on. To lock
the exposure, keep memo button 27
depressed or engage it (pushing it back).
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..............................................................................HANDLING AND USING YOUR CAMERA
Handling and using the camera Note:
This is a step-by-step explanation of all In its basic configuration, the camera is
important operations right from assem- shipped in special packing designed to
bling the camera modules up to the provide optimum protection for all its
removal of the exposed film. If necessary, components. It is recommended that this
additional hints are given for additional packing be kept for later use. Make a
clarification. For practical tips, see page 77. point of noting down the serial numbers
of camera and lenses. These will help you Should problems be encountered, see the
recover the equipment and prove your table on pages 96 – 101.
ownership should it ever be lost.
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..............................................................................ATTACHING THE LENS
7
3
42
8
68 18 72 77
Attaching the lens Attaching the shoulder strap
Remove the front and rear caps. Press Push the self-locking eyelets onto holders
button 72 and remove the protective body 3 and 42 until they click into place. To
cap by counterclockwise rotation. Fully loosen the strap, lift the release grip and
insert lens 68 with its red index aligned unhook the eyelets.
with the red dot of the camera bayonet The strap holders of the camera allow
mount 18, and turn it clockwise until it the strap to be turned freely so that the
clicks into position. camera can easily be carried in various
positions.
Inserting the battery
Slide battery 8 with tab 77 down into the Opening the folding hood
battery compartment and tighten the tab. Lift viewfinder hood 7 at rear and swing it
up. To flip the magnifier holder 5 up, press
the grip towards the edge of the hood.
The magnifier holder swings up.
Closing the folding hood
Push magnifier holder 5 down. Press the
two lateral hood flaps inwards and release
them. The viewfinder hood will close auto-
matically.
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..............................................................................CHARGING THE BATTERY
77 a
8
d e b
Charging the battery Place battery 8 with its contacts onto the
pins in the charger slot. Rapid charging Plug the power-supply cable a into the AC
will start after about 2 s, and the red LED terminal b of the charger and connect it
glows. Cutoff voltage and battery tem- to the AC supply. The green LED indicates
perature are monitored during charging. readiness. All normal AC voltages and fre-
At the cutoff voltage, the unit switches quencies are suitable:
to trickle charge. If the battery voltage
» 100V – 240V AC, 50 Hz – 60 Hz. exceeds the admissible maximum, the red
The power-supply unit has protective insu- LED will go out and rapid charging is inter-
lation and conforms to the pertinent rupted until the temperature is back to
EU safety regulations. It comes with a normal.
1.25amp slow-blow fuse. Its outputs (bat- Trickle charging is in progress when the
tery pins, terminals) are protected against green and red LEDs are blinking. This
short circuits due to defective batteries makes up for the spontaneous discharge
or metallic objects. Battery temperature is of the battery so that the latter may be left
monitored and limited. in the charger over prolonged periods.
Ambient temperature: approx. 5°C to Note:
35°C. The overall duration of the charging
Be sure to prevent bare metallic objects cycle depends on battery condition. After
from entering the battery slot and use the normal discharge, about one hour or less
unit exclusively in a dry environment. is sufficient.
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..............................................................................CHARGING FROM CAR BATTERY
d
e
Note: Charging from car battery
If you wish to resume rapid charging after Connect the car‘s lighter socket to the
trickle charge has started, briefly lift the low-voltage terminal d of the charger.
battery off the contacts and replace it: The Normal charging from a 12V car battery
one-hour timer starts, and rapid charging will take about 14 hours. The two LEDs
is resumed. will remain off.
If the battery is very hot – red LED off with
battery in place –, rapid charging can be Additional power supply
started only after it has cooled down.
An external device running on 12 VDC
with a maximum of 500 mA can be con-
nected to the 3.5 mm jack e of the
charger. The green LED signals readiness.
The maximum admissible length of the
connecting cable is 2 m.
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..............................................................................BATTERY STATUS
77
Battery status When the display reads “CHArGE“, the
camera will switch off. If possible, keep a With the camera switched on, battery
fully charged spare battery ready. status is monitored automatically.
It is advisable to recharge the battery as The following display appears:
soon as the icon starts blinking,
» for full or suffi cient capacity , above all at low temperatures. Use of the
» for partial discharge , external battery connector – which allows
the battery to be carried close to your
» blinking for very low capacity body – also is very helpful at low ambient
(sufficient only for a few additional temperatures.
shots).
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..............................................................................CHANGING BATTERIES
77
Note: Changing batteries
To avoid premature discharging of the bat- Push tab 77 up and remove discharged
tery, be sure to reset master switch 1 to battery 8. Insert the recharged battery
“off“ after using the camera. with its tab pointing down into the battery
slot. Firmly press down the tab until itFor technical reasons, Nicad batteries will
engages.slowly discharge even if they are not
used. To ensure instant readiness of your
Note:camera, be sure to recharge the battery
every two to three months. Always switch your camera off before
changing batteries to keep exposure set-
tings in memory.
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..............................................................................CHANGING FUSES
66 21 22
8 38 39 23
Changing fuses Attaching the handgrip
Remove battery and pull fuse 9 out of To avoid unintentional shutter tripping
its holder. The open slide 39 exposes the when attaching the grip, set the master
spare fuse 38. Press this down into the switch to “off“. Turn shutter-speed dial
holder so that it clicks into place. Close 23 to < > and hold it in this position.
slide 39. Insert holding pin 66 of grip 21 fully
into the opening in the shutter-speed dial. Suitable fuses – 1.25amp/250V, slow-blow
Let go of the dial so that it resets from its – are commercially available.
< > position.
To avoid damage to the camera, never use
The grip is now fixed to the camera. To fuses of higher rating!
remove the grip, proceed in the reverse
Should the spare fuse blow too, try to order.
locate the cause (e.g. fi lm-loading error,
especially film running off the spool; fi lm
torn at low temperature or come off paper
leader.) If the trouble cannot be located,
please contact Rollei Service.
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