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ROLLEI XF35 AND 100XL FLASH User manual
User manual for ROLLEI XF35 AND 100XL FLASH. 23 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Rollei
- Model / document
- ROLLEI XF35 AND 100XL FLASH
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 23
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- 1.5 MB
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- Flashes & lighting
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Table of Contents Congratulations.. . P a r t sL i s t i n g . . . . . . 2 - g
And welcome to the fun of Rollei BeforeYour FirstPicture ......4-5
photography. The Rollei XF35 D a y l i g h Pt h o t o g r a p h y . . . . . . . . . 6 - 9
camera outfit you have chosen Taking Flash Pictures .10-12
combinesadvancedcameradesign R e w i n d i ntgh e F i l m . . . . . . 1 3
with ease of operation.Exposureis SpecialFeatures . ..14
automaticin daylightas well as with l m p o r t a n Mt a i n t e n a n clen s t r u c t i o n .s. . . . . . . 1 5
the Rollei 100XLelectronicftash. lf You Have a Problem 16-17
Please take a few minutes to read W a r r a n t yI n f o r m a t i o .n. . . . . . 1 8 - 1 9
this instructionmanual. F l a s hG u i d e - N u m b eTra b l e . . . . . 2 0
I lf you have any questions after
reading this booklet, call Rollei's
Consumer Affairs Department at
our toll-freenumber:
(800)s25-8189
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PartsListing
1 Lens cap 14 Viewfinder
2 Rewindknob 15 Window for bright-line view-
3 Shutter release with thread for f inder
cable release 16 Window for rangefinder
4 Film advance lever 1 7 Accessoryshoe
5 Exposurecounter 1 8 Focusing ring, with scale in
6 Ridged ring for fitm speed setting meters and feet
7 Window for film speed 19 Distancescale
8 Setting ring release 20 Focusingindex
9 Setting ring for automatic control, 21 1/t"thread tripod socket
long time exposure and automatic 22 Cocking lever for self,timer
f lash 23 Film rewind crank
10 White dot for automatic setting 24 Film rewind lock button
11 Carryingstrap 25 Lens
12 Eyeletfor carrying strap 26 Cover for battery compartment
13 Thread for accessorylens hood,
filter or close-uplens
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BeforeYour First Picture
REWIND KNOB SPROCKETS
BATTERY
coMPARTMEII-_fi coMpARrMENr covER -,
Insertingthe Battery
The Rollei XF 35 camera exposure system is TAKE-UP
powered by a PX-625 battery. To insert the Film Loading CATCHbattery, remove the battery cover from the
bottom of the cameraby turning it almost % of a The Rollei XF35 uses 35mm film. To load
turn counter-clockwisewith a coin. Before the film, pull the rewind knob until the
insertingthe battery supplied with the camera camera back pops open.
outfit, wipe it with a rough cloth. Insert the
battery with the + side facing the cover. The
battery should be good for about a year of
normal use. Replacementsare availableat most
camera stores or department store camera
sections.
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REWIND TAKE-UP REEL SHUTTER KNOB SPROCKETS
FILM FILM ADVANCE
LEVER LEADER
SPROCKET TAKE-UP FILM CASSETTE HOLE CATCH ;il-'yo3fl,'*"'
To start the film properly,turn the ridged
Hold the rewind knob all the way up while edge of the take-upreel in the direction of
you insert the film cassette, with the the arrowbelowthe reel.Windjust enough
protrudingend down, in the film chamber to engage the film in the top and bottom
under the knob. Now, depressthe rewind sprockets. Check again that the film is
knob. Then place the film leader - the securely on the take-up reel, then close
tapered end of the film - under the take- the cameraback and snap it shut. Depress
up catch with approximately1/tinch of the the shutter and advancethe film. Repeat
film extendingbeyond the catch. until the number 1 appears in the film
counter window.
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Daylight PhotographyWithout Flash
R I D G E D WHITE
ASA DOT
SETTING
R I N G SETTING
ASA R I N G
INDICATOR RELEASE
WINDOW
SETTING
R I N G
VIEW OF BOTTOM OF CAT./ERA
Setting the ASA Speed
In order for the camerato operateautomatically, Automatic Setting
you have to "tell it" what kind of film it is using The settingcontrol is on the bottom of the
accordingto the film's speed (ASA rating).First, camera. For automatic exposuredaylight
check the film speed which is indicatedon the pictures, the (automatic) on thef ilm box and cassette.Set the speed by turning 'jIIII setting ring should be oppositethe whitethe ridged black ring that surrounds the lens dot on the front of the camera. To set.until the yellow ASA number of the film you are
using is alignedwith the indicatorin the window. depressthe setting ring releasewith your
(The white DIN numbers refer to the European thumb, and turn the setting ring with the
rating system not used in the U.S.) fingersof the same hand.
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To Focus
FOCUS
R I N G
OUT OF FOCUS
Your Rollei XF35 has an easy-to-usedouble image
focusing system. Turn the focus ring until the
double images in the center focusing area of the
viewfindermerge and form a single solid image.
NOTE: Check that the lens cap is removed.
IN FOCUS
YOU NOW ARE READYTO TAKE PICTURES.
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Takingthe Picture
Hold the camerawith a firm, but relaxed,grip and depressthe shutter button until you hear a
definite click. (Figuresillustratethe proper grip for horizontaland verticalshots.)After each
shot you must wind the f ilm with the advanceleverby swingingthe leverawayf rom the camera
body for its full travel;this also cocks the shutter.
PhOtO FaCt (Your Rollei XF35 ls "Talking to you.'')
Though your camera is automatic,the shutter speed and lens opening are indicatedin
the viewfinderfor your informationas you advancein your hobby.The numbersin white'lI are shutter speeds,properly read as fractions of a second. For instance,if the needle
1 points to 250,your camera is going to exposeat 1/25Aof a second,a short exposurethat ,
(1/30of a indicates30 lf the needle mid-stride. in action such as a runner stop l would to hold going be careful longer exposure; you to be a warned there is are being second)
the camerasteady.The numbersdisplayedagainstthe white backgroundindicatethe
lens openingthe camerahas set.
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Taking FlashPictures
Mount the Flash IIInsert Batteries Placethe flash unit in the accessoryshoe
on top of the cameramaking sure the flashfnsert two AA alkaline batteries into the
f lash unit battery compartment. (See is fully forward in the shoe.
diagram inside the compartment.)
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Setting the Guide Number on CameraII
il
VIEW OF BOTTOM OF CAMERAIr
Determinethe correct guide number (GN) from the flash guide number table on Page20, orI on the black flash unit decal, according to the ASA speed of the film you are using.
Set the yellow guide number (GN) below the camera lens by pushing the setting ring release
and turningthe ring until the correctnumberis oppositethe whitedot.The cameramustbe set
on a guide number to use the flash for correct exposure.
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Turnon the Flash Focus
Focus for distance in the same way as
without flash (see page 8 of instruction
manual.) The focusing ring will be
automaticallylimited to the range of the
flash and film in use. (Focusing range
information is included in the chart on
Page 20.)Take the picture by pressingthe
shutter release. lt will take about I
seconds for the flash to "recycle."When
the orange light glows again,the flash is
ready to take another picture. When
finished,turn the flash off by moving the
switch left to "0."
Turn on the flash withwith lf the f lash takeslongerthan30 secondsto
the switchon the lower recycle, replace the batteries. A set of
right back of the flashunit (moveswitchto fresh AA alkaline batteriesshould last for
the right "1" position.)An orangelight will about 200 flashes. Use only alkaline
glow when the flash is ready to use. batteriesin the flash unit.
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Rewindingthe Film
After you have completed the last picture,
the lilm must be rewound back into the
film cassette before opening the camera.
To rewind the film, depressand hold the
rewind button completelyin. Unfold the
rewind lever (being careful not to pull up
the knob).Turn the rewindleverclockwise
untilthe film is fully rewoundback intothe
film cassette.(Note: the rewind knob will
turn f reelywhen the f ilm is in the cassette.)
Open the cameraby pullingup the rewind REWIND
knob until the camera back pops open. BUTTON
Your exposure counter will reset
automatically.
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CABLESpecial Features RELEASE
self rimer: Your camera allows you to take your own picture THREAD
with the self-timer.Move the setting ring to ,,A',for Oayiigntor
the correct guide number for electioniCftasn.put thscimera
on a tripod, then aim and focus.Cock the timer by pressingthe
lever all the way down. press the shutter releaseand stdp in
front of the camera. when the s'etf-timerlever rises to the
upright position(in about 10 seconds),the cameratakesthepicture.
SELF
Time Exposures: The Rollei XF35 can take long T I M E R
exposureson the "8" (time exposure) setting. These LEVER TRIPOD
exposures are best with the camera mounted on a ..8'' SETTING FOR SOCKET
tripod to preventcamera movement.press the setting TIME EXPOSURE SETTINGring release under the lensand turn the setting ring untii R I N G ,,B""8" is opposite the white dot. politio-n, In the tne RELEASE
lens is always fully opened (lens opening t/2.3). The
correctexposuretime should be determinedby using a SETTING
hand-held light meter. For best results,screw a cable R I N G
releaseinto the thread on the shutter button to reduce
cameramovement.Aim and focus as usual.Then hold
the shutter button or cable release down for the
predeterminedexposure time. VIEW OF BOTTOM OF CAMERA
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lmportantMaintenanceInstructions
1. Your camera battery (PX-625,availableat most camera stores or departmentstore camera
, sections)should be good for about ayear. You should changethis batteryannually.
2. The 100XLelectronicflash uses two AA alkaline batteries.To get the best servicefrom
your batteries,rememberto turn off the flash if more than two minutesare likelyto elapse
between flashes.
3. Clean the camera by wiping the exterior with a soft cloth, and clean glass surface with
photographiclens tissue, Never use chemicallytreated tissues made for eyeglasses,as
} this will damageyour lens. Removedust from the interiorwith a soft brush.
4. Protectthe camera against water, strong sunlight, extreme heat and vibration.*
5. Your camera uses 35mm film for 20,24 or 36 exposures.Color reversalf ilm (for slides),
color negativef ilm (for color prints)and blackand white negativef ilm (for blackand white
prints) may be used in this camera.
6. Replacethe lens cap betweenshooting sessionsto protect the lens and conservebattery
power.
i*
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lf You Have a Problem
Possible Cause
doesn't release Film advance lever not fullv
Meter needle doesn't move Battery not making contact
Dead battery
Battery missing or incorrectly installed
Film advancelevel binds and stoDs End of film
is comoleted
rmages In
Camera locked on Guide Number and subiect is outside the
flash focusi
not glow on h not on
Battery dead
Battery incorrectlyinstalled
but flash
or overex not correctly
ring not on "A"
Flash picture under or ng nng set on
Picture taken before flash had
Picturepartly or completely blurred bject out of focusing range or automatic flash range
Focusingwas forgotten
Fast-movingobjects photographedin poor lighting conditions
Camera movementat slow shutter soeeds
Film counter keeps going after last frame Film not loaded properly
Sprocket holes torn or film pulled out of cassette
mproperly loaded tilm
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advance lever all the wa
Wipe battery contact or clean
Replace battery with new PX-625
Check that battery is correctlY in
Check film counter. lf you have reached the
Film" (page 13)
Move ba-cksol-at tite sublect is at least 3.5 feet from camera
Move so that subiect lies within the flash focusing range
(ConsultGuide Numbertable - page 20)
Replace batteries
Check that battery position matches inside flash unit
unit fully into camerashoe ng In same
Turn setting ring to "A"
proper ln camera
Do not take flash oicture until on flash flash is reacly
Alter subject camera distancewithin range
Focus camera creafully
Take these pictures in brighter light or use a film with a higher speed (ASA rating).
Hold camera very steady at slow speeds
to see that rewind knob turns on
Be more careful and gentle with advancelever. Removefilm in absolutedarkness
and olace film in container for processin g
properly
Remove lens cap before
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Qollei OF AMERICA,lNC. FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Rollei warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year. WHAT ROLLEI WILL DO lf this product fails because of defects in material or workmanship within one year from date of original purchase, we will repair or replace the product without charge to you within a reasonable time. Parts and service labor are included. I HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE lf this product needs service, take it, or package it carefully and mail it, to the nearest Rollei of America, Inc. I Service Center listed. In your package t/ou must include a bill of sale or other dated prool of original purchase and a note describing the problem. To help us locate the problem, please also include all accessory items, such as cords, chargers or batteries, related to the product and any sample pictures you may have that show the problem. Completing and mailing the owner's registration card is not necessary to obtain warranty coverage. LIMITATIONS This warranty shall not apply if it is shown by Rollei that the defect or malfunction was caused by damage resulting from operation of the product contrary to the instructions contained in the owner's manual, or any misuse or abuse of the product by a consumer or if the product shows evidence of battery or chemical corrosion. Also, this warranty does not cover any def ect which has occurred as a result of any modif ication made by anyone other than Rollei. Excluded from this warranty are fuses, lamps, non-chargeable batteries, and similar disposable items. Rollei's sole responsibility shall be lo repair or replace this product within the terms stated above. ROLLEI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. Since some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specilic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 1 8View original page 20
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ROLLEISERVICEAND REPAIR
In caseyour equipmentshouldeverneed repair,you shouldsendthe cameraorflashtooneof
the RolleiServiceCenterslisted below. Pleaseincludea letterdescribingthe problemin detail,
and if possible,a samplepicture or slide.
lf your equipmentis stillunderwarranty(seepage18),be sureto enclosethe statementor other
proof of sale showing the purchase date.
Packyour equipmentsecurely in a sturdy carton large enough for a least3 inchesof resilient
material on all sides for shock protection. Insure the package sufficientlyto cover loss or
damagein transit.We recommendthe use of United ParcelService(UPS).
On repairssent to Rollei after the one-yearwarranty period, you will be providedwith a free
quotation before repair work is started.
Rolleicannot assume responsibilityfor film left in cameras.Unlessit servesto demonstratea
particularproblem,pleasebe sure to removeit f rom your camera.Any cameracontainingfilm
should be conspicuouslymarked.
Qollel of America, Inc. Service Centers
RolleiService RolleiService RolleiService
1140 E. FranklinAve. 201 E. Main St. 5501 So. Broadway
El Segundo, CA 90245 Little Falls,NJ 07424 Littleton,CO 80121
AS PROOF OF PURCHASE,BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR STATEMENTSHOWING ITEM
PURCHASEDAND THE PURCHASEDATE.
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