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Rolleiflex 6002 User manual
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- Rolleiflex 6002
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Contents
Componentsand functions 2 Practicaltips 24
1 Batterycapacity 24
lntroduction 4 2 Shutterrelease 24
3 Automaticexposurecontrol 24
Essentialinformationin brief 5 4 Flashsynchronization 24
5 Remoterelease 26
Handlingand use 10 6 Timeexposures 26
7 Lightcontrast 26
Preparingthe camerafor use 10 8 Macrophotography 27
Insertingthe battery pack 10 9 Manualapertureselection 27
Attachingthe carryingstraP 10 10 Multipleexposures 27
Openingthe viewfinderhood 11 11 Memoryfunction 28
Checkingthe power supply 11 12 Checkingthe depthof field 28
Chargingthe battery pack 12 13 Rapidcharging 28
Loadingthe film cartridge 13 14 Rapidrelease 28
Insertingthe film cartridge 14 15 Continuousoperation 29
Settingthe film speed 14 16 Mirrorpre-release 29
Focusing 15 17 Interchangeablelenses 29
Framing 1 5
Selectingthe shutterspeed 16 The mostimportantaccessories 30
Selectingthe shutterspeed with
automaticaperture 16 Summariesandtables 34
Selectingthe shutterspeed with the
manualaperturesetting 16 The Rolleiflex6002System 36
Exposuremetering 1 7
The memoryfunction 18 Troubleshootingguide. 38
Stray light compensation 1 8
Releaseand exposure 18 Technicaldata 42
Readingthe frame counter 1 9
Removingthe film 1 9
Closingthe viewfinderhood 1 9
Removingthe viewfinderhood 1 9
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Componentsandfunctions
1 Cameraback 35 Universalconnectionsocketfor external ' 2 Unlockingknob for cameraback (r. h.) controland accessoryequipment
3 Windowfor film type indicator 36 Centralswitchfor: continuousoperation(C),
4 Filmspeed settingdial singleexposures(S) and off
5 Rotaryknob for shutterspeed 37 Protectivecap for universalconnectionsocket
6 Holderfor carryingstrap(r.h.) 38 Unlockingknob for back hinge
7 Shutterspeed indicator,with red markto 39 Emptyspool
show limitvalues 40 Pointerfor arrow mark on the film leader
8 Hingedframe for focusingscreen 41 Filmgauge
9 Red LED indicatorfor under-exposure 42 Filmpressureplate
10 Red LED indicatorfor over-exposure 43 Batterypack, externallyrechargeable
1 1 Interchangeableviewingmagnifier 44 Clip for batterypack
12 Coverof viewfinderhood with mountingfor 45 Spare fuse
viewingmagnifier 46 Slidefor sparefuse
13 Foldingcover of viewfinderhood 47 Interchangeablefocusing screen
14 Flapof framefinder,f : 80 mm 48 Protectivecap for synchronizationlead
15 Mountingfor additionalframefinders,f : 150, socket
250 and 350 mm 49 Detachablefoldingviewfinderhood
16 Unlockingbuttonsfor foldingviewfinderhood, 50 Holderfor carryingstrap(1.h.)
magnifyinghead or prism head 51 X-synchronizationcontactfor standardplugs
17 Unlockingknob for hingedframeof focusing 52 Backsightfor use with framefinder
screen 53 Back hinge
1 8 Fuse 54 Unlockingknob for cameraback (1.h.)
1 9 Red mark on lens bayonet 55 Framecounterwindow
20 Depth of field scalewith distanceindicator 56 Holderfor tear-offtab from film box
21 Aperturescale 57 Springclipfor film spoolspindle
22 Lens screw threadfor filtersand lens hood 58 Symbolfor film direction
23 Automaticaperture indicator 59 Film cartridge :
24 Pointerfor automaticor manualaperture 60 Filmtransportsprocket
selection 61 Quicktripodcoupling
25 Distanceindicator 62 3/B'' tripodbush
26 Indicatorregionfor automaticaperture 63 1/4" tripodbush
control,showingred when on manualap- 64 Batterypack compartment
erture setting 65 Lens unlockingbutton
27 Green LED as ready" indicatorand 66 Lens bayonetfor connectionto camera "flash
monitorsignalshowingwhen dedicatedflash 67 Focusingring with distancein m and ft
unit is connected 68 Lockingbuttonfor aperturecontrolring
28 Red LED for checkingbatteryvoltage 69 Controlring for automaticapertureor manual
29 Red dot on camerabayonet aperture selection
30 Camerabayonet 70 CentreX-synchronizationcontactand
31 Swingingmirror contactsfor dedicatedflash unit
32 Releasebutton(1.h.) 71 Hot shoe for flash unit or accessories
33 Releasebutton(r.h.) ,}
;.,434 Combinationtest buttonfor apertureindi- -1
cation,measuredvalue memoryf unction, .t;i .'*?l;i4-,,, depth of field monitoringand batterycheck
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Introduction
To make full use of the technologyoffered by the Individualcomponentnumbersmentionedin
cameraand to avoid possiblefaultsduring its the text and illustrationsalways referto the same
operation,the user is stronglyrecommendedto componentsand are first given in the two picture
readthis manualcarefullypriorto usingthe gatefolds,which are best left unfoldedwhen
Rolleiflex6002 for the firsttime. These instruc- readingthe instructions.
tions are set out as follows:
A comprehensivelistof the componentsand
functionsis followedby a short introduction
for readersin a hurry to get on with their photog- ;25, _ rr _ !
r a p h y . + ' v ( R O i l e E
Next, all the importantinformationabout the fOtOteChniC
camerais given and illustratedin detail.All the
operationsneededto use the cameracorrectly
are describedin order,from the assemblyof the
basiccomponentsto the removalof the exposed
film.
- Therefollowsa numberof practicaltips, with
additionalinformationfor a betterunderstanding
of the camera,supplementedby notes on speciaf
photographic situations.
The tablescontainthe most importantdataon
the rangeof interchangeablelensesand a
summaryof the entirecamerasystem.
In case of problemsin operatingthe camera
- which even the experiencedphotographer
may have when takingpicturesin a hurry or after
a long periodof not usingthe camera- a trouble-
snooilngguidewill helpio quicklylocatethe
possiblecauseand its solution.
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pack Charging the batteryEssentialinformation mainsvoltage to the correct Set the charger
and connectto the mains.Push up clip44,in brief remove batterypack 43 and insertit in the
Rapidinformationin telegraphicstylefor chargerin the positionshown.The greenlight
readersin a hurryto get on with their photog- showsthat chargingis in process.
raphy:the most importantcontrolsand opera-
tions for familiarizingoneself with the camera
and its functions.Anyonewho wishesto havea
more detailedknowledgeof the cameraright
f rom the startshouldcarryon readingon page 10.
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Inserting the lens Loading the film
Pressin red button65, disengagethe dustcap Pressunlockingknobs2 and 54, open the
by turninganticlockwise.Insertlens with red cameraback 1 and removethe film cartridge59
mark 19 on red dot 29 on the camerabayonet30, + page 7 top left.Pullout red springcltp57 and
pushit home and lock it by turningclockwise. insertfilm spool in accordancewith symbol58.
Keep paperleaderlinedup straightand thread
Inserting the battery pack into empty spool39, windingon untilthe arrow
Insertthe chargedbatterypack 43 in the camera mark is exactlyon the white pointer40 -+ page7
withthe clip44 downwardsand snapthe clip into middleand bottom.Insertthe tear-offtab from
position. the film box in holder56 (on the film spootside).
Fitthe film cartridgeintothe back,with the film
spool ep fl and empty spool on l-1. Close the
backand lock firmly.
Set the dial4 to the DIN/ASA value being
used and the centralswitch36 to ,,S". Press
releasebutton32 or 33: the film now comes
into positionfor takinga photographand the
counterindicatesframe1. lf the "1" does not
appear,pressthe releasebuttononce more.
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Focusing
Raisethe viewfinderhood 49. Pressflap 14 in
slightlyso thatthe magnifierswingsupwards.
Focusby turningthe focusingring 67.
Selecting the shutter speed
Use rotaryknob 5 to set the shutterspeed
againstmarker7.Intermediatevaluescannotbe
used. lf this markerchangesfrom whiteto red,
the selectedspeed lies outsidethe automatic
range- chooseanotherspeedfor whichthe
markershows white.
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Exposure metering Shutter release *:Pressin lockingbutton68, set aperture For singleexposures with centralswitch
controlring 69 with pointer24 to "ff" (automatic 36 on "S", brieflypress* the shutterrelease;forexposure).Presstest button 34. lndicator23 continuousoperation : with centralswitch36 on
showsthe automaticallyset aperture.Take note >,Q<<,keep the shutterreleasepressedfor the
of any warningsignalsin the viewfinder:red requirednumberof exposures.Whenthe central
signal9 on lowerright- dangerof under- switchis at "off ", the shutterreleaseis locked.
exposure;red signal10 on upperright-- danger Releasethe shutterwith the right-handor left-
of over-exposure;both red signalssimul- hand releasebutton,or by usingthe RC 120
taneously- measuringrangeexceeded;thetop cablereleasein connectionsocket35.
centrered signal 28 - rech?rgebatterypack*.
lf necessary,adjustthe exposuretime with
rotaryknob 5 untilboth red signals9 and 10 go
o ut.
* The batteryvoltagewill at leastbe sufficientto allowthe S : singleexposure
comoletionof the loadedfilm C : continuousoperation
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Reading the frame counter Closing the viewfinder hood
Indicationof photographstaken in counter Fold hood cover 12 inwards.Pressin both side
window55. Indication - t'lofilm loadedor sectionsand releaseagainso that the hood "S<<
film not yet wound on, ,'whitearrow" - film not shuts automatically.
advancedto frame 1; "red zone" - film end or
film alreadywound up. Removing the film
After the last exposurethe film is automat-
icallywound up. Open the camerabackand
take out the film cartridge.Removeand seal the
exposedfilm. Replacethe film cartridgeand
close the cameraback.
Note: a comprehensive description of the
camera functions and operating techniques
is given in the following pages. practical tips
are to be found on page 24.ln the event of
any operating problems, the table on pages
38-41 will be helpful.
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Handlingand use AttachingClip the self-lockingthe carryingcarryingstraphooks intothe
This sectiondescribes,by way of example, holders6 and 50. To releasethe strap,pressthe
the processof makingsingleautomaticexpo- lockingbuttonson the carryinghooks.The strap
sureswith the basicequipmentof the camera, holderscan turn through90' and allowthe
f rom the assemblyof the individualcomponents1) camerato be carriedin a varietyof positions.
to the removalof the exposedfilm.The descrip-
tion of the essentialtechniquesis followedby an
additionalexplanationand furtherhintsfor any-
one who requiresthem.
Preparing the camera for use
To insertthe lens:turn the reardust cao anti-
clockwiseand remove.Removethe frontdust
cap by pressingin the snap mountsat the same
time. Pressin button65 and releasethe dust cap
from the camerabody by turninganticlockwise.
lnsertthe lens with red mark 19 on red dot 29 in
camerabayonet30, push home and turn clock-
wise to lock.
Inserting the battery pack
Push batterypack 43 with clip 44 facing down-
wards into the batterycompartmentand press
the retainingcliptight.
1) In its basicform, the camerais suppliedin a specialpack in
which all the componentsare securelyhoused We recommend
that you keep this pack in case the camerahas to be trans-
portedor dispatched The serialnumbersof the cameraand
the lensesshouldbe notedas a precaution;this will help in
replacementand as evidenceof ownershipin case of loss
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Opening the viewfinder hood Checking the power supply
Hingethe top sectionupwardsuntilvertical. Switchon the automaticexposurecontrol:
Pressthe framefinderflap 14 slightlyinwards press in the red lockingbutton68 underneaththe
untilcover 12 with viewingmagnifier11 springs lens and set the aperturecontrolring 69 with
up. the white pointer24 to,,A...Set the central
Framefinderfor eye-levelviewing:press switch36 to ,,$.. : singleexposureor to
down flap 14 untilit snaps into position.Viewing ,'Q..: continuousoperation.Presstest
takes placethroughthe back sight 52 (anthis button34 and look at the viewfinderimage.
position,focusingcannotbe monitoredon the
focusingscreen).
Aperture
Red LED 28 indication Powersupply
Remainsunlit Yes Fully charged
Lightsup Yes Partiallydischarged,
pleaserecharge*
Lightsup No Discharged,
pleaserecharge
Remainsunlit No Totallydischarged,
rechargeimmediately
The power supply can only be effectively
testedwhen a lens is fitted.
At each lightmeasurementand exposure,the
cameraelectronicscarryout an automatic
voltagecheck.Any criticalor insufficientbattery
voltageis registeredby meansof corresponding
signalsin the viewfinderas describedaboveand
the camerais eventuallyswitchedoff if the
voltageis no longersufficientfor one exposure
and film transportcycle.
" Powersupply is stillsufficientto shoot at the leastthe film
actuallyloaded.
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www.orphancameras.com Charging the battery pack It is particularlyimportantwith this fully elec- Set the mainsvoltageselectora on the battery tronic cameraalwaysto have a power reservein chargerb to the appropriatevoltagewith a the form of a chargedbatterypack since light pointedobject(e. g. a ballpointpen). Fitthe measurement,exposureand film transportcan- connectionlead c into socket d and connectto not be operatedmanually. the mainssupply.Pressup the retainingcltp44 It is thereforerecommendedto have a second and use it to pull the batterypack 43 from the batterypack handyas a replacement. batterycompartment.Insertthe batterypack in Note: since all rechargeable batteries slowly chargerwith the batterycontactsocketslined up self-discharge when not in use, the battery with the pins in the charger.The green light pack should be recharged about every indicatesthat chargingis in process. three months. The batterypack is fully chargedaftera period Tip 1 on page 24 alsogives detailson the of approximately12 hours.A shortercharging batterycapacityat low temperatures. time is also possible(occasionally)but no definite informationcan then be givenon the charge capacity.Exceedingthe chargingtime by a few hourswill not damagethe batterypack - excessiveor f requentover-charginghowever will have a negativeeffecton the batterypack's servicelife. Once charginghas been completed,dis- connectthe chargerfrom the mainsand remove the batterypack from its chargingcompartment. lf the pack has been fully charged,its capacity will be enoughfor up to 600 exposuresat a temperatureof 20" C - 25" C. 12 Rolleiflex6002View original page 14
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Loading the film cartridge
Pressin unlockingbuttons2 and 54, open
the cameraback 1 and take out the film cart-
ridge59.
Pullred clip 57 outwards,insertfilm spoolas
shown by symbol58 (blackside of the paper
inwards)and allowthe clip to re-engage.Keep
the film leaderlined up straightandthreadinto
emptyspool,windingon tightlywith the transport
sprocket60 untilthe arrowon the backingpaper
meetsthe pointer40. lnsertthe tear-offtab of the
film box in the holder56 (on the film spoolside)
to show the film type loaded.
One film cartridgeis suppliedwith the camera.
For efficientshootingduringa photographicses-
sion, it is advisableto use severalcartridges.
Pre-loadedcartridgescan be conveniently
carriedaround.The same cartridge(but nof the
same cameraback!)can be used for 120 or
220 film.
With ambienttemperaturesbelow0" C it is
unadvisableto pre-loadthe film cartridges,but
insteadto loadthe film into the cameradirectly
from its packedstate.This is becausethe point
wherethe film is joinedto the leaderbecomes
brittleunderthe effectsof cold, which in turn may
leadto problemsoccurringwith the film advance.
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Inserting the film cartridge Setting the film speed
Open the cameraback as describedand insert Set the dial4 to the DIN/ASA value of the film
the loadedcartridgewith the full film spool at being used. Intermediatepositionsare not
symbol Fl and the empty spool at symbol H. admissible.
Closethe backfirmlyto lock and set the The rangeof film speed settingsis from 15
centralswitchto "S". $riefly press shutter DIN/25 ASA to 39 DIN/6400ASA, which covers
release32 or 33: the film advancesauto- practicallyall film emulsionsavailableon the
maticallyto the shootingpositionand ,,1.. worldwide market.The clicks at each step on
appearsin the counterwindow55. lf the " 1 " dial 4 can be felt distinctlyand thus enablethe
does not appear(whichcan happenwith some value initiallyselectedto be alteredeasilyif a
makesof film) pressthe releasebuttonagain. particularpicturehas to be slightlymore strongly
or faintlyexposed.
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Focusing Framing
Open the viewfinderhood and fold out the The grid on the standardfocusingscreen
viewingmagnifierif required.Adjustthe sharp- facilitatesthe verticalor horizontalalignmentof
ness of the imageby turningfocusingring 67. the camera.The linesare 10 mm apart.Within
The distancemeasuredcan be read in m (or ft) the 4.5 x 6 cm verticalor horizontalformator the
againstindicator25. Determinethe depth of field 4 x 4 cm format,smallerimagescan be f ramed
on the doublescale20 on eitherside of the usingthe intersectionsof the grid lines.
distanceindicator25. For photographywith Interchangeablelenseswiden or narrowdown
infraredfilm, read off the focusingdistanceand the imagef rame(from the same cameraposition);
set this on the red mark on the depth of field they are availablein focal lengthsfrom 40 mm to
scale.All Rolleiflex6002 lensesare always 500 mm.
focusedat full aperture. For eye-levelviewing,pressthe frontflap 14
The standardfocusingscreen offersthree of the viewfinderhood completelyin so that it
differentfocusingaids: the centralsplit-image clicksinto place,then view throughthe back
rangefinder,the microprismring and the micro- sight52.
prism structureof the ground-glassscreen itself. As alternativesto the standardfoldingview-
This standardfocusingscreenis the optimum finder,a rigidmagnifyingviewfinderand two
focusingscreenfor many applications- for rotatableprism heads,each of which engagesat
specialtypes of photography,there are five other 90" position,with a 45" or 90" eyepieceare
interchangeablefocusingscreensin the availableas accessories.
accessonesrange.
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www.orphancameras.com Selecting the shutter speed Selecting the shutter speed with automatic The fastspeedsfrom 1/2to 1/500 sec are aperture markedin white on the rotaryknob 5; the slow Set the selectedspeed with rotaryknob 5 speedsfrom 1 to 30 sec and B are markedin againstindicator7.lt the red areashows in the green.Intermediatevaluescannotbe used;the indicator,the selectedspeed is outsidethe range >>$.<settingcan only be used effectivelywith the of the automaticaperturecontrol.Adjustthe manualaperture setting. shutter speed so that the red areadisappears With automaticaperture,the cameraregisters again.The finalshutterspeed is obtainedfrom the limitsof the measuringrangeand the the lightmeasurement. automaticoperatingrangeby meansof warning indicators.A satisfactoryresultcan be achieved Selecting the shutter speed with the manual most quicklyif the preselectedshutterspeed lies aperture setting approximatelyin the centreof these rangesso Here the shutterspeed correspondingto the that correctingto a fasteror slowerspeed is preselectedapertureis determinedeitherwith a possible+ >>Settinglimits" page35. hand-heldexposuremeter or by meansof the Example:when usingASA 400 film out of built-insystem (withthe automaticaperture doorsin relativelybrightlight,one shouldpre- controlbrieflyswitchedon for this purpose)as select1/125 or 1/250 sec ratherthan 1/30 or describedunder',Exposuremetering". 1/15 sec. On the otherhand,workingindoors with availablelighton ASA 50 film,one should preselect1/B or 1/15 sec, not 1/60 or 1/125sec. 16 Rolleiflex6002View original page 18
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Exposure metering Very weak or extremelybrightlightwith an
Pressred lockingbutton68 on the lens and unsuitabletype of film can resultin the shutter
set pointer24 on the aperturecontrolring to ,'A.. speed adjustmentbeinginsufficientto cancelthe
(automaticexposure).Lightmeteringis possible exposurewarningindicators.The tableson page
only on this setting! 35 "Settinglimits"give suitablesuggestionsfor
Set centralswitch36 to "$" (or',for contin- these extremecases.
uous operation,to >>Q.<).Presstest button34
and observeindicator23, which shows the Digitally signed by mike
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lf the upperor lower LED lightsup, the selec- -04'00'
ted shutterspeed can be adjustedby turning
knob 5 in the directionof the glowingdiode until
it goes out. lf both diodesare alightsimultane-
ously,the shutterspeed shouldsimilarlybe
adjusteduntilthey go out (andthe red area7 in
rotaryknob 5 disappearsagain).
Afterthis adjustment,the selectedshutter
speedand the correspondingaperturelie within
the automaticcontrolrangeand hence in the
measuringrangeof the camera;with this speed
and aperture,the resultingphotographwill be
correctlyexposed.
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The memory function Release and exposure
In difficultlightingconditions,such as with Usingthe camerarelease:press release
backlightor high contrast,the meteredexposure button32 or 33 as desired.
can be corrected(see also practicaltip 1 1). Usingthe remote releaseRC 120 (A): take
To do this,a readingshouldbe takenof the off protectivecap 37, connectthe releaselead
lightreflectedfrom the highlightareaof the into socket35. Brieflypressthe "start" button.
subjectand the combinationtest button34 When the releaseis actuated,the exposure
shouldbe presseduntilshutterrelease. takes placeat the pre-selectedshutterspeed
with the apertureas measuredand adjustedat
Stray light compensation the momentof release.Afterthe subsequent
Straylightenteringthroughthe open view- automaticfilm advance,the camerais immedi-
finder is allowedfor by the meteringsystem and ately readyto take anotherphotograph.
compensatedfor up to an intensityratioof stray
light:measuredlight- approx.20:1. The com-
pensationfeatureis alwaysin operation,i. e.
whetherviewingthe imagethroughthe prism
head,the rigidmagnifyingheador the folding
viewfinderhood with the magnifierraised.
lf the finderimageis viewedthroughthe
foldinghood withoutthe viewingmagnifier,direct
incidenceof light(e.g. sunlightand artificiallight
sources,particularlyfluorescentlamps)must be
avoided.
Fortime exposures,the foldingviewfinder
headshouldalwaysbe closed.
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Reading the frame counter Closing the viewfinder hood
The numberof framesexposedis shown in Foldthe hood cover 12 with the magnifierin-
the counterwindow55. When the cameraback wards.Pressboth side-piecesinwardsand then
is opened,the counterspringsback to the start releasethem againso that the hood closes
positionand indicates,,S... automatically.
Otherindicationsin the counterwindow: lf the framefinderhas been in use: press in
when ,,S..shows,there is no film loadedor the the sprungside-piecesand release,then allow
film is not yet wound on; if a white arrowappears, flap 14to springup. The hood can now be closed
the film has not been wound on to the position fullyas describedabove.
for exposurenumber1. A red zone indicatesthe
film traileror thatthe film is completelywound up. Removing the vieMinder hood
The standardviewfinderhood is easily
Removing the film removedfor cleaningthe cameraor changingthe
Afterthe last exposurewait untilfilm transport viewfindersystem.Open the hood and press
is completeand the film is wound up. Then open both buttons16 down.The viewfinderis then
the cameraback and removethe film f rom the unlockedand can be removedby slidingit
cartridge.Replacethe film cartridge- with a new towardsthe lens.
film in if required;closethe backso that it clicks
into place.
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the backhinge53.TheinterchangeablebackisThelnterchangeable thenfittedintothe hingeandknob38 is pushed
againin the directionof the arrow. components
Lens, viewfinder,battery,magazineand film Pleasenote! Besidethe camera back
cartridgecan all easilybe detachedfrom the 12Ol6xG(for 12 exposures6x6 cm) supptied
camerabody. Whilethe batteryand film cartridge with the Rolleiflex6002as standard,there
are only changedfor reloading,a choicecan be are four other interchangeablebacks which
madefrom a varietyof interchangeablecompo- must be used as follows:
nentsfor creating,monitoringand recordingthe 22Ol6xGback for 220film :
picture. 24 exposures6x6 cm
120l4.5xGback for 120film :
Changing the film cartridge 16 exposures4.5xGcm
Open the back of the cam era,removethe 22O14.5x6back for 22Ofilm :
cartridgewith the exposedfilm, take out the film 32 exposures4.5x6 cm
spooland handleit in the usualway. Insertthe Polaroidmagazinefor 8 Polaroidexposures'
loadedfilm cartridgeand close the back of the 8.3x 10.8cm (3 114x4114"1forexposure
camera.Releasethe shutterso as to wind on the format 6x6 cm.
new film.
lf only one cartridgeis available,the empty The interchangeablemagazinesof the
spoolremainingfrom the film takenout can take Rolleiflex6006may on no account be used
up the leaderof the new film,withoutbeing on the Rolleiflex6002becausethe Rolleiflex
transferred.This practicaladvantagearisesfrom 6002drive/motor unit is not designedto
the symmetryof the cartridge,which also fits the operateinterchangeablemagazines.
transportsystemwhen turnedthrough180". Moreover,the nature of the film track does
lf the new film has a differentspeed or is of a not allow the film to lie perfectlyflat.
differentkind,the film-boxtab in the cartridge
shouldbe changedand settingdial4 reset
accordingly.
Changing the camera back
Pressin both unlockingknobs2 and 54, open
cameraback and removethe film cartridge.Push
unlockingknob 38 in the directionof the arrow,
swing the back downwardsand releaseit from
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Changing the battery pack Replacing the fuse
Pressup the retainingclip44 and pull out the Take the batterypack out and removethe fuse
spent batterypack 43.lnsert the charged battery 1B f rom its holder.Openingthe slide46 releases
pack with the clip pointingtowardsthe camera the sparef use 45. Pressthis home intothe
baseand pressin the clip to lock. holder.Close slide 46 againand insertthe battery
The batterycapacityis more than adequatefor pack into the batterycompartment.Providea
around600 exposuresat a normaltemperature new sparefuse as soon as possible:M 0.8 A/
of 20"C i. e. for around50 rollsof 120 film or 25 250 V availablefrom photographicor radio
rollsof 220 film in the 6x6 format.lf, however, dealers.
the shootingprogrammedoes not allowtime for To avoid damaging the camera, on no
rechargingor if photographsmust be taken in account should any other type of fuse be
extremecold, a long periodof operationcan be fitted!
ensuredby usingtwo interchangeablebattery lf the replacementfuse also blows,the cause
packs:one powersthe camerawhilethe other is shouldbe tracedfirst,e. g. incorrectfilm inser-
a standbypackfor use when the firstis dis- tion, particularlyfaultywinding;torn film due to
charged. extremecold, or poor attachmentof the paper
leaderto the film. lf the causecannotbe found,
furtherhelp can be obtainedfrom the Rollei
customerservicedepartment.
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