Rollei Beta 4 User manual

Congratulations and welcome to the Rollei family of
fine Photography!

We have used the latest technology to provide you with a quality product which will make it easier for
you fo contol ight to get great fash pictures.

Please take a few minutes to read this instruction manual and become acquainted with the many
features of your new Rollei Electronic Flash.

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                            Battery Installation
                                                                            Alkaline or rechargeable AA                      (+) PLUS              1. Use either M
                                                       Nickel Cadmium Batteries.
                                             2. Install as shown.                2_ M BATTERIES
                             (1.2V OR 1.5V)        NOTE: Rollei recommends using high quality
                                                          batteries which are guaranteed against battery
                      (-) MINUS                 damage. Should your unit suffer this type dam-
                                                   age, please see your battery guarantee on how
                                                        to get it repaired.
Forming the Capacitor
When your Beta 4 is new or hasn't been used for some time, the main capacitor loses some of its
energy storing capability. This can be restored by "Forming" as follows:
Flash 5 times in "Manual" at 30 second intervals or simply use in your normal photographic situation.
The recycle time will be slightly longer for the first few flashes but will soon return to normal.
NOTE: Your Beta 4 thrives on frequent use - USE lT OFTENI

Mounting Flash to Camera





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Setting Camera Shutter Speed
Your Beta 4 will provide proper exposure with your camera set at X
synchronization. See your camera instruction manual.


Setting Film Speed

                                         1.014 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 tr 16 22
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                             MANUAL  AUTOMATIC

Using Green Confidence Light (14)
The green confidence light indicates  if enough light will be reaching your subject for good exposure in
automatic mode. lt lights when the flash computer determines that the light is correct.
The green light is particularly important when you're using bounce flash, shooting in a very large room
with a high ceiling, shooting with domes, or if you're on the outer limit of your shooting range.
To use, make a trial test flash using the test trigger button (15).  lf the green light comes on take your
picture when the ready light (13) glows with confidence of grood exposure.   lf the green light does not
come on, reduce flashto-subject distance, select another range, or change flash technique.
After you take your picture the green light will come on to indicate you have a correct exposure.
Taking Pictures Automatically
1. Slide the Mode Selector (11) to your preferred range and depth of field.
2. Set the indicated f/stop (8) on your camera lens. Example: For ASA 1 00  f ilm and 4 - 20 ft. range, the
proper f/stop (8) for your camera lens is fi4.
3. Turn On-Otf switch (12) On and take your picture any time after the ready light (13) glows.

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  Manuaf Operation
I    1. Set mode selector (11)to manual.
       Focus your camera and find the flash to subject distance.I   Z.
           your camera lens to the f/ stop (B) indicated by the calculator above the flash to subject I   g. SetI    distance.
'    4. Turn On-Off switch (12) on and take your picture anytime after the ready light (13) glows.

    NOTE: All of the calculator scales are based on average conditions and are to be used as guides.
I    Your experience may indicate more or less exposure to obtain the preferred results.
                                       (use for distances outside the range of the built in calculator) II   Manual Operation Guide Numbers
    Guide numbers (ASA-ft.) II,
   ASA Film Speed  25   50   100 200 400  800
     Flash Guide No.  40  57   80  113  160  226
     Divide the guide number of the film you are using by the flash-to-subject  distance  in feet to find the
     proper f/stop setting for your camera.

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Using the Dome Diffuser
The dome supplied with your Beta 4 softens shadows and adds extra dimension to your flash
pictures.
The dome will provide coverage for 28mm wide angle lens.
Just use your normal flash photography procedure except for the following:
Automatic Operation
The green light feature of your Beta 4 is your best assurance of good exposure.
In each automatic setting, the maximum distance  will be one half of what  it would be without a
dome. No other adjustments are required.
Manual
Open your camera lens by two f/stops from the f/stop derived from the calculator or the guide
number chart.
EXAMPLE: For ASA 100 film at 14ft., the f/5.6lens setting would change totl2.8 when the dome
provided with your Beta 4 is used.
The dome snaps over the flash head of your Beta 4.
To remove the dome, simply  lift forward on one of the side tabs.                    Printed in Japan

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Using Your Beta 4 Bounce Feature
The general procedure is the same as for normal flash pictures except for the following:
1. In automatic operation, using a test flash and your green light (14) will be your best assurance of
proper exposure since conditions vary from one situation to the next.
2. Automatic operating ranges for bounce will be only 1/3 to t /2 of normal, for example, the 40 ft.
range would be only 14lo 20 ft, for bounce.
3. Manual bounce in an ordinary room with white walls and ceilings will require opening your camera
aperture approximately 3 f/stops. Example - An f/8 for normal flash would be changed to afl2.8setting for manual bounce.
4. The tilting flash head (1) has a detent at 60'for horizontal bounce. For vertical bounce, an
alignment mark is provided. Using angles less than this may result in combination bounce and direct
 lighting.
5. With color film, if the bounce surface is any other color than white, your subject willtake on that
color in the finished photograph.
Remember that the above are guidelines only. Your own experience  will indicate when more or less
exposure is required to obtain the desired results.


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Accessories for Your Beta 4
 e Domes
 \    Various dome kits are available. Domes provide wide angle coverage,  fill & soften shadows. They add
     extra dimensions to your flash pictures. Domes are particularly useful for portrait and close up
 e   photography.
    Umbrella
      This accessory provides a larger light source, softening harsh shadows and closely simulating natural
        light. The umbrella is particularly usefulfor portraits & still life photographs when bouncing light is not
  '    convenient.  lts small size fits easily in your gadget bag.
   '  See the detailed instructions provided with each accessory for operating details.




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Gare of Your Batteries.    1. Conserve batteries by turning your unit off  if there is going to be more than 2 minutes before your
    next picture.
-   2. Remove batteries if your Beta 4 is not to be used for a month or more.
    3. Replace batteries when  it takes over 30 seconds for the ready light to glow.


    Please write to us dlrec'tly if you have questlons.
 I'      Consumer Affairs Dept.
.          Rollei of America. Inc.
        5501 So. Broadway
            Littleton, CO 80121




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