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Rolleiflex 2.8 GX
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Contents





Componentsand functions                  4   Most importantaccessories                                             t c

Introduction                             5   Interchangeableviewfinders              1 5
                                                 Soft leathercarryingbag
Handlingand use                          6   Pistolhandgrip
                                             FlashadapterSCA356
Removingthe lenscap                      6   Tripodhead"Rolleifix"                                                        t c
Attachingthe carryingstrap                   6   Brightfocusingscreenwith
Insertingand changingthe battery             6   centralmicroprismringand split-imagewedge          t c
Batterycheck                             6  Groundglassscreen                                                             I O
Openingthe vieMinderhood                  7   Brightfocusingscreen                                                         t o
Measuringthe exposure                     7   Brightfocusingscreenwith split-imagewedge   1 6
Matchingspeedand aperture                 8   Brightfocusingscreenwith microprismring      1 6
Insedingthe film                                             X
Settingthe filmspeed                     10  Remedyfor handlingfaults                  1 6
Filmmemo-holder                       1 0
Focusing                             10  Careof the camera                        1 B
Selectingthe frame                        1 0
Releasingand exposing                  11  Technicaldata                          1 B
Filmtransportand shuttertensioning          1 1
Multipleexposureson request              12   Depth-of-fieldtable                    20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         l I^ ZRemovingthe film
Closingthe viewfinderhood                  1 3
Detachingthe viewfinderhood                                                   I J
Changingthe magnifierfor spectacle-wearers        I J
Changingthe focusingscreen              1 3
Flashoperation                       1 4





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Components
andfunctions





 1 Standardviewfinderhood                   23 Tripod.bushl/+"
 2 Magnifier,interchangeable                 24 Safetyclipforbackcover
 3 Holderformagnifier                      25 Backcoverlocklever
 4 Viewfinderhoodcover,folding             26 Spoolknobforfilmspoolchamber
 5 Flapforframefinder                      27 Lidforbatterycompartment
 6 Focusingscreen                          28 Scalefordepth-of-fieldwithdistanceindex
 7 LEDindicatorforexposurebalance            29 Focusingknobwithdistancescale
 8 Indicatorwindowforapertureandshutterspeed  in"m"and"feet"
 9 VieMinderlensHeidosmat2.B/BOmm       30 Releasewiththreadforcablerelease
   withdoublebayonetsizelll                   31 Safetyleverforrelease
10 Aperturewheel                         32 Crankforfilmtransoortandshuttertension
11 Speedselectorwheel                    33 Releaseringavoidingfilmtransport
12 LensPlanar2.B/BOmmHFT                   formultipleexposures
   withdoublebayonetsizelll                34 Filmframecounter
13 X-synchronizingflashsocketforstandardplug 35 Holderforcarryingstrap,right
14 Diopterforframefinder                    36 Unlockingbuttonsforviewfinderhood
15 Holderforcarryingstrap,left                          or prismviewfinder
16 Spoolknobforemptyspool                37 Hingedframeforfocusingscreen
17 Pushbuttonfor batterycheck
18 LEDindicatorforadequatebatteryvoltage
19 Filmmemo-holder
20 Controldiskforfilmspeed       . i
21 Camerabackcover
22 HotshoewithX-synchronizingcontact(a)
   and contactsfor systemflashunit(b)





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Introduction





 To utilizeentirelyall pbssibilitiesof the cameraand to
 avoidanyhandlingfaults,you arerecommendedto
 readthroughthis manualcarefully.lt is subdivided
 as follows:Next,allcomponentsand functionsare
 presented.Allthe imporlantinformationaboutthe
 camerais followingdescribedand illustratedin
  detailand in the usefulsequenceof necessary
 manipulations- fromsettingthe camerareadyfor
 useup to the removalof the exposedfilm.
     In caseof anyhandlingfaults- whichevenmay
 happento the experiencedphotographerwhentaking
  picturesin a hurryor aftera longperiodof not using
 the camera- a trouble-shootingguidewillhelpto find
 out quicklythe possiblecauseand its remedy.
   Comoonentnumbersmentionedin text and
  illustrationalwaysreferto the samecomponentand
 arefirstgivenin the picturegatefoldwhichis best left
 unfoldedwhgryreadingthe instructions.
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Inserting and changing the batteryHandlingand use               The powerforTTl-exposureand flashmeteringis
Removingthe lens cap                          suppliedby a battery.A 6-Vsilveroxideor lithium
Liftthe lowercap by the tab and fold it againstthe      batteryis required,e.g.DuracellPX28 or equivalent
uppercap. Removethe cap fromthe bayonetby       products.Turnfocusingknob29 to the "'1m" stop.
turningit counter-clockwise.                  Unscrewthe batterycompartmentlid27 in the
   Forattachmentfitthefoldedcap intothevieMinder  focusingknobcounter-clockwiseby meansof a coin
lensbayonet,turn it clockwiseto lockand folddown       tillthe batterycompartmentis released.Insert
the lowercap.                                    batterywiththe plussigndown and rescrewthe lid.
Attaching the carrying strap                       Battery check
Clipthe self-lockingcarryinghooksin holder15       Presspushbutton17briefly:if the LEDindicator
and 35.To releasethe strap,pressthe locking       18lightsup the batteryvoltageis adequate.
buttonsof the carryinghooks.The strapholders     To avoidunnecessarylossof the powersupplydo not
at the cameracan turnthrough90' and allowthe        test the batterytoo oftenor for too long.
camerato be carriedin variouspositions.





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A B C    D E





                                                         Rated field for
                                                       exposure measurement


Openingthe viewfinder hood                  Measuringthe exposure
Liftrearedgeof the hood coverand swingupwards.   By touchinglightlythe freedrelease30 the exposure
To raiseup the magnifier,pressthe framefinderflap5   meteris switchedon for about30 seconds.
slightlyinwardsuntilthe magnifierholderspringsup.    Activatingthe exposuremetercan be repeated
  Framefinderfor eye-levelviewing:Pressdown     wheneverneeded.Oneof the 5 LED'sin the
flap5 untilit snapsintoposition.Viewingtakesplace   vieMinderwilllightup.Theyhavethe following
throughdiopter14(inthispositionfocusingviathe      significance:
distancescale).
                                                   (A)red left:                   (E)redright:
                                                      at least1 exposure            at least1 exposure
                                             valueunder-exposed       valueover-exposed
                                                              (C)greencentre:
                                                                correctexposure
                                              (B)yellowleft:               (D)yellowright:
                                            about7zexposure          about7zexposure
                                             valueunder-exposed       valueover-exposed

                                             Note: The measurementcharacteristicsof the
                                                   Rolleiflex2.8 GX makethiscameraidealfor eventhe
                                         mostdemandingphotographicsituation,suchas
                                          exposuresinvolvingparticularlyhigh-contrast
                                                subjects.Forexposurecompensation,alwayskeep
                                               the most importantsubjectdetailwithinthe
                                       measurementfield(seeillustration)and then
                                           determinethe requiredframearea.





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Matching speed and aperture                     Insertingthe film
Preselectionof exposuretime:Turnthe selector      Openingthe backcover:Turnthe safetyclip24 at
wheel11to set the shutterspeed.Intermediate       the camerabottom,unlockand openthe backcover.
settingsarenot applicable.l/sooto 1 s, B : time           Insertthefilm:Pullout filmspoolknob26 of the
exposureof anydesiredduration,the exposuremeter  lowerspoolchamberto stop and holdtight.Insert
can be matchedto an exposuretime up to 2 s. For      rollfilmafterremovingthe gluedstrip- rightsidefirst-
choiceof exposuretimeusingflash:seepage 14.      so, thatthe backingpaperis on the outside.
   Matchingwithaperture:Turnaperlurewheel10     Allowspoolknob26 to springbackfullyin its position.
untilgreenLEDlightsup. lt clicksintopositionon
fulland halfaperturestops.Specifiedmatchingon
"yellow"allowsover-and under-exposingby about
7zexposurevalue.
     lf correctmatchingcannotbe obtained:select
anothershutterspeedand matchapertureagain.

Note:Speedandaperlureshouldalwaysbe matched
withthe magnifierfoldedout, so as to avoidstray
tightand hencefalsereadings.
   Filterfactorsof anyfittedfiltersmust be taken
intoconsiderationby reducingthe filmspeed.
lf thefiltershouldbe includedfor matchingit hasto
be fittedto the viewfinderlensbayonetduring
measurement,





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Pushthe paperleaderdeeplyintothe longslotof the   Advancingthefilmto No. 1:Turncrank32 continuously
emptyspool(usethe crank32for correctpositioning). to itsstopandin oppositedirectionuntilit stopsagain.
Tightenthe filmby turningthe crank(lowerspoolmust  The crankis now lockedin its startingposition.The
be brakedwiththe thumb)untilthe arrowsignon the    filmframecounter34 indicatesNo. 1,the shutteris
backingpaperis in coincidencewiththe red indexon   cocked,the film is readyfor the firstexposure.
the camerabody.
   Closingthe backcover:Foldlocklever25 to the
holdingbolt and securewith safetyclip24.

Note: Filmmusteverbe insertedby utilizingthe
shadowof the own body,neverin fullsunlight.





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Setting the film speed                         Focusing
Clickcontroldisk20 intoplaceon DIN/lSO-valueof    Openthe vieMinderhood,foldup the magnifier2if
the insertedfilm.The rangeof filmspeedsettingis     needed.Forfocusingturnthe focusingknob29.
fromISO25115'toISO6400/39'whichcovers       Measureddistanceis readableat the "m" index.The
practicallyallfilmemulsionsavailableon the world     rangeof depth-of-fieldcan be determinedviathe stop
market.                                 numberson both sidesof the distanceindex28.
     lf under-or over-exposingis desired,the film        The standardfocusingscreen6 offersthree
speedmustbe variedaccordingly.                   differentfocusingfeatures:the centralsplit-image
                                         wedge,the microprismringand the Fresnelground
Film memo-holder                             glassscreenitself. Formanyapplicationsthe standard
To identifuthe type of film beingused:Tearoff the       focusingscreenrepresentsthe optimumwhereas
tab of the filmpackand insertintothe memo-holder   specialphotographyareasneedadditionalinter-
19fromabove.Colourand letteringof this "original"   changeablefocusingscreensavailablein the
preventany error.                                accessories'range.

                                                Selecting the frame
                                       The squaregridon the standardfocusingscreen
                                                 assiststhe verticaland horizontalalignmentof the
                                                                               '10                                          camera,The linesof the gridare mm apart.Smaller
                                         imagesin 4.5x0 cm verticalor horizontalformatas
                                                  wellas in 4x4 cm formatcan be framedby usingthe
                                                 intersectionsof the gridlines.Foreye-levelviewing,
                                            pressthe framefinderflap5 totallyinwardsuntil
                                                                                     it clicksintoplace- viewthroughthe diopter14.
                                                   Alternativelyto the standardvieMinderhoodtwo prism
                                                viewfinderwith 45" or 90' eyepieceareavailableas
                                          accessones.





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Releasingand exposing                        Film transport and shutter tensioning
Unlockrelease:Throwsafetylever31 at release30      Aftershooting:Unfoldthe crank32,turn it clockwise
from"locked"to "unlocked"(greendot).To ensure      untillockand backagainto its startingposition
shakelessexposure,the releaseis providedwith a       The shutteris now cockedagainand the camera
cablereleasesocket.                                      is readyfor operation.Onlyafterreleasethe crank                                    '1  Longtimeexposures("8",over sec):Press      can be operatedagain.Doubleexposuresand blank
releaseand holdfor timeof exposure.The shutterwill   framesareexcluded,
not closetillyou letgo.                            (Exception:Doubleexposures,see page 12,)
   Forextremelongtimeexposurespressreleaseand
"lock"with safetylever.Terminateexposureby
"unlocking".(Caution:Do not shakethe camera!
Withouttouchingthe camera,shieldthe lenswith
yourhandwhenopeningand closingthe shutter.)





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Multiple exposureson request                  Removing the film
Fortrick-or combinedexposuresthe double           After the 12th exposure the crank can be turned freely.
exposurespreventionmechanismcan be switched    Wind up the remainingbacking paper by three full
off (possibleonlywith inserledfilm):Afterexposure     revolutions,Open back cover in shadow conditions
turnnotchedreleasering33 nextto the crank'shinge     if ever possible. Pull spool knob '16and remove
in directionof arrowand thenturncrankthroughone     film from the left. Fold backing paper widely
completerevolutioncounter-clockwiseuntilstop.        (for more convenienttearing when developing)
Thisoperationcocksthe shutterfor anotherexposure  and stick fast. Keep the exposed film light-protected.
withoutfilmtransporl.Aftereachexposurethe
describedprocedurecan be repeatedand the same
framecan be exposedas manyas requested.





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Closing the viewfinder hood                     Changing the focusing screen
Fold down magnifierholder 3 between magnifierand   Remove the viewfinderhood. Take hinged frame for
viewfinderhood cover. Press both side sections        focusingscreen 37 on both the sides, pull backwards
inwards and releaseagain so that the hood shuts        slightlyand liftup. Take out the focusingscreen.
automatically.lf the frame finder had been used:      When insertingpay attentionto the exact position
Pressin springyside sectionsand allow flap to spring    of the screen between upper and lower strrpand lateral
up, Now close the viewfinderhood fullyas described    guides. Take also care that the matt side of the
aoove.                                          screen faces towards the camera. Screens with lens
                                             have to be insertedwith the lens on the upper side.
Detaching the viewfinder hood                    For closingfold down the hinged frame and push
The standard viewfinderhood is easilydetached for      forurrard.
cleaningthe camera or changing the viewfinder
system:Unlock the hood by pressingboth buttons 36
and remove it backwards. For setting on press the
hood down and slide rt towards the lens till both
buttons 36 lock into olace,

Changing the magnifier for spectacle-wearers
For focusingwithout spectaclesthe magnifierof the
viewfinderhood can be rnterchangeciby magnifiers
with t 3 diopterscorrection.For changing press
the magnifierwith open frame finder fonvards at its
back rim and liftup. Push the replacementmagnifier
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Flash operation                              Boththe systemadapterRolleiSCA356 and the Metz
The Rolleiflex2.8 GX is X-synchronizedfor allshutter  C7O areconnecteddirectlywiththe cameraviathe
speedsup to Tsoosec.The cameraofferstwo          X-synchronizingcontact(a)and the controlcontacts
possibilitiesof flashconnection:                        (b)of the hotshoe22. Filmspeedsettingis doneon the
   1. To utilizethe advantagesof the TTLflash        adapter.The "flashready"and computercontrol
metering,the useof Rolleiflex2.SGX-compatibleflash   indicationcan be watchedon the flashunit.
systemsis recommended.In conjunctionwiththe         Trial-flashingservesfor utilizingthe optimum
Rolleiflex2.8 GXtorchflashdevicesareparticularly   apertureas follows:keeptryingstop down as longas
recommendable.The RolleiflashadapterSCA356     the computercontrolindicatoris illuminated.lt is
offersthe systemconformityto allflashsystemsof     recommendedto carryout the trialflashesusingthe
well-knownmanufacturerssupplyingthe SCA300      multipleexposurefunction(only1 frameis lost!).
system.Withthe MetzC 7O-adapter,the Metz45 CT5       2. Ordinarymanualor computerflashunitscan
and 60 CT 2 flashunitscan be used.Withfully        be connectedviathe camera'shot shoeor the
automaticTTLflashmeteringthe lightmeasurement  X-synchronizingsocket13.
is realizedby a sensorinstalledin the camerawhich
registersthe lightreflectedfrom the filmsurface
duringthe exposure.The specialflashcontrol
electronics(housedin the externalflashadapter
RolleiSCA356 or in the MetzC 70 adapter)then
regulatesthe quantityof lightrequiredfor the specific
subject,Filterfactorsof anyattachedfilterswillbe
takenintoconsiderationautomatically.





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Mostimportantaccessories





           Interch angeable viewf inders                     Flash adapter SCA 356
    Two interchangeableviewfinders,as well as five       The RolleiflashadapterSCA 356 offersthe system
      differentbrightfocusingscreens,ensurethe ideal      conformityto allflashsystemsof well-known
      subjectimageis obtainedfor anytask.The standard   manufacturerssupplyingthe SCA3OOsystem.System
      viewfinderhood servesfor the verticalviewingand is    connectionis establishedby simplymountingthe flash
       fittedwith an interchangeablemagnifier(+ 3 diopters,   unitwiththe SCAadaoterin the camera'shot shoe.
     31 x magnification).The prismviewfinderwith45'or     Thisguaranteescorrectdatainputfor system-conform
     90'eyepiecegivesa right-readingand uprightfinder    flashingand perfectflashexposures.
     rmage.
                                                   Tripod head "Rolleifix"
      Ever-readycase                                     offersfast and convenientassemblyof the Rolleiflex
     Blackcowhide,takescamerawith standardfolding    2.8 GX on the tripod.The cameraonlyhasto be
     hood,one filterand lenshood.The frontof the case     slipped-inbetweentwo holdingguidesand to be
     swingsdown and is removable.                  securedby a rockinglever.The Rolleifixcan
                                                permanentlyremainat the tripod.
      Soft leather carrying bag
       for the camerawith standardviewinghood,attached   Brightfocusing screen with central microprism
        filterand lenshood.Twozippersappliedto eachside    ring and split-image wedge
      of the bag servefor rapidreadyfor operation.During   Universalfocusingscreenwith split-imagewedge,
      the exposurethe bag remainsat the camera.        microprismring,Fresnelgroundglassscreen,split-
                                              imagewedgefor mostexactfocusingon vedical
      Pistolhandgrip                                      lines,the microprismwith adjustingcriterion
     makeswork easierand fasteroarticularin connection  "flicker-freeimage".Groundglassscreenwith
      withthe 45'or 90" prismviewfinder.The righthand     microstructurefor sharofocusinooverthe whole
      holdsthe cameraat the gripand releasesthe shutter,  rmagearea.
     The lefthandoperatesthe focusingknob.A leather
      loopsecuresgripand camera.





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Remedyfor handlingfaults





Grcundglass scl€en
Finemattgroundglassfodusingscreenfor most
exactfocusing.Farticularlyusefulfor creative
photographywherefocusingaidsmayobstruct.

Brlghtfocuslng screen
Focusingscreenwithmicrofinestructureforfu||- image
areafocusingandunobstructedcomposition.

Brbmfocuslng scrcen with spllt-lmagewedge
Unilersdfocusingscreenfor mostexactsharpness
assiessmentwithsplit-imagewedgeandgroundglass
scr@n.Split-imagewedgefor mostexactfocusing
on wrticallines,e.g.in architecturalphotograpfty.

Brlghtfocuslng scrcen vuitr micrcprism ring
Universalfocusingscreenfor rapidshootingwith
microprismringandgroundglassscreenallowsexact
focusingevenunderpoorlightconditions.Adjusting
criterion"flicker-fieeimage".





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Gause                                 Remedy
Releaseis locked                                Unlockthe release(turn)
Shutteris not locked                           Swingthe crankpendufous
Crankis in an intermediate
position,not in the cocked end position
30 sec "switchedon" periodhas e                    lbuch releasebutton again
Batterydischarged                          Changebattery

Batterypolaritywrong                               Insertbatterycorrectly
Unsuitablechoiceof film:highspeedfilmin bright      Usea moresuitablefilm
lightslowfilmin weak light
Fauhmeasurementduetostrongstraylightviathe     Coverviewfinderhoodagainststraylight
viewfinderhood
lmportantpartsofthepicturelayoutsidethe         Refertothemeasuringfieldoftheexposuremeter
measuringfield
Wrongsetof filmspeed                         Settheconectfilmspeed

Flashunitnotready                     PaVattentiontothe'flashready"indicator
Flashenergytolowrespectivelyaperturetoosmall    Payattentiontoelectronicindicatorattheflashafter
                                         exposureandif necessaryrepeatexposurewithlarger
                                            aperture
Wiongsetof filmspeed                         Settheconectfilmspeedon theadapter





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Technicaldata





Care of the camera                        Camera type
The Rolleiflex2,8 GX requiresthe same care as any     Doublelensreflexcamerawith TTL exposuremeter
valuablepieceof equipmentthat is expectedto be     andTTLflashautomatic.
reliableovera longperiod.
To clean,pleaseusefollowingwell-provenmethods:    Picture format
  Removedustwith a soft camel-hairbrushor air    6xO cm
blower.lf requestedcleanthe outersurface,breathe
uponand thenpolishthem with lenscleaningpaper.   Film types
Forprotectionagainststatic,breatheuponthem and    120-rollfilmfor 12 pictures6x6 cm
allowthe moistureto evaporate.Takespecialcare in
cleaningthe focusingscreen:Upperand lowerside     Film speed
arerough,theymustonlybe treatedwith a soft brush   Adjustableon the camera:ISO25115"toISO6400/39'
or air blower.Protectfrom dift and fingermarks!
Protectthe camerafrom long-termharmfuleffectsof    Exposure metering
steamor dampness.Highhumidityin tropicalor       Centre-weightedintegralmeteringby meansof
subtropicalregionsthreatensmetalpartsby corrosion  2 Si-photoelements.Indicationin the viewfinder
and glasssufacesby fungusattack.Whenever       by 5 LED's.
possible,dry the camerafrequentlyin freshairand
sunshine.Keepthe filmguidesurfacesclean(padicles  Measuring range
of gelatinerubbedoff the filmarea breedingground    Lightvalues3-18/3.2-100,000asb/1-33,000cd/m'
for fungus).Whenthe camerais not be usedoverlong  usingISO1OO/21'filmwith lensf 2.8/80mm.
periods,keepit in an airtightcontainerwith silicagel
cartridges.Protectthe camerawith particularcare
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Lens                                        Flash automatic
     Planar2.8/80 mm HFT;fieldof view 53', bayonet     TTL flashmeasurementon the film surfacevia
     sizelll,focusingrangeco-1m.                     additionalSi-p_hotoelement

     Shutter                                        Film transport
     Synchro-Compur(1-11500sec and B),              Transporlcrankcoupledwith shuttertension.
     X-synchronized.                             Automaticstop at picture1.Disconnectabledouble
     Stopsand speedscoupledwith exposuremeter.      exposuresstop, Framecounterfrom 1-12. Returns
                                               backto O-positionautomaticallywhenchangingthe
     Mewfindersystem                                       film.
     ViewfinderlensHeidosmat2.8/80mm.Viewfinder
     hoodstandard.Compensationof parallax          Connections
     correspondingto set distance.Interchangeablefor     Cablereleaseconnection.Tripodbush7+".Junction
      45'or 90' prismviewfinder.Fiveexchangeable        for tripodhead,,Rolleifix".
     focusingscreens'
                                              Dimensions
     Ffashsynchronization                   H/W /L: 147x1O9x1OBmm
      1/soa-1 sec and B. Accessoryshoewith centre
     synchronizingcontactand contactsforTTLflash     Weight
     automaticin combinationwith systemflashunitsand   app.1275g
      specialadapter.X-synchronizingsocketfor plugs
     accordingto DIN19003.
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